Macro Developments (Portsmouth) Ltd

Macro Developments specialises is plating for specific requirements. The benefits are that we will take on any size job requirements and our attention to detail means that we are very well know within the industry.

  • Specialised and Selective Plating
  • Hard Anodising
  • Black Nickel
  • Electroless Nickel
  • Chromating
  • Black Finishes
  • Nickel, Tin, Zinc, Copper Plating

There are great benefits to you, as a customer, in choosing Macro Developments

  • No Minimum Order
  • ISO9001 : 2015 Quality Assured
  • MOD Authorised
  • Fast & Efficient Service
  • 30yrs of Experience

Our applications can be used in a variety of industries and over the years we've developed the catch phrase, 'No Job too Strange!'

We've worked with Aviation to the Telecommunications companies and have plated everything from jewellery to novelty gifts.

Whatever you need, we can help. Visit our website today to find out more

Black Nickel Plating

  • Black Nickel can be plated onto any metal and produces a thin jet black finish. It is suitable for applications that require a non reflective surface

  • The thickness of the coating is less than 3 microns so if corrosive protection is required an undercoat of Zinc or Nickel plating  will be necessary

  • Black nickel plating results in a dense black finish onto any metal - it is ideal for parts where a non-reflective surface is required.

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  1. Hard Anodising

    Hard Anodising

    Hard Anodising is an electrolytic process used to increase the thickness of the natural oxide film on the surface of Aluminium and its Alloys and produces a very hard corrosion resistant insulated surface.

    Anodising thicknesses can range from 25 microns to 75 microns depending on the Alloy being processed.

    The colour can vary from light to dark grey depending on thickness with the option of being dyed black, other colours can be made available upon request. We can mask off areas where Anodising is not required.

    A secure contact point is required due to the current needed to produce the Hard Anodised coating.

  2. Hard Anodising for corrosion resistance

    Hard Anodising for corrosion resistance

    Hard anodising for the purpose of corrosion resistance, is the process of increasing the thickness of the naturally occurring oxide film on aluminium, and is ideal for anything that is outside and affected by the elements, ie: boat pulleys, anntenna stands, grips, aluminium casings. This ideally suited for the marine industry.

  3. Hard Anodising for electrical insulation

    Hard Anodising for electrical insulation
    Hard anodising produces an electrically insulating film, so is ideal for the semi-conductor industry. If electrical conductivity is required over certain areas we can mask these off prior to processing.
  4. Hard Anodising for wear resistance

    Hard Anodising for wear resistance

    To increase the wear resistance of hard anodising, you need to increase the thickness of the aluminium oxide film , this makes the coating lubricated and hard wearing, and is best suited for items that continually come in contact with each other like ball joints. and is ideal for the engineering industry.