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Keeping Your Rigid-Flex PCBs from Corroding: The ENIG Plating Solution

Date: 2025-10-31

Let's be real - nothing ruins a good PCB faster than corrosion eating away at the contacts. We've all seen it happen: those ugly brown spots that slowly kill your board's performance. If you're building anything that goes into cars, factories, or outdoor equipment, you know exactly what I'm talking about.

That's where ENIG plating comes in. It's basically like giving your PCB a protective armor coating. We put down a layer of nickel followed by a thin layer of gold - not for looks, but because this combination creates a barrier that moisture and chemicals can't easily penetrate.

Here's how we work with you on this:

We'll explain exactly what the plating process involves without drowning you in technical terms. We'll tell you the thickness we're using and why it matters for your specific application. No confusing science lectures - just straight facts.

We customize the plating based on where your PCB will be used. Working under a car hood? Dealing with factory chemicals? We'll adjust the process to handle those specific challenges.
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You'll get updates showing the plating quality and corrosion test results. We'll prove to you that the protection is actually working, not just claim it does.

Here's why this matters for your boards:

Your PCBs last way longer because they're not getting eaten away by environmental garbage
They keep working consistently instead of slowly degrading over time
You save money by not having to constantly replace corroded boards

What makes our ENIG plating effective:

The nickel-gold combination creates a uniform, durable surface that doesn't flake or wear off easily
Your boards stay flexible where they need to bend and rigid where they need strength
We've used this successfully in everything from automotive control modules to outdoor sensors and industrial equipment

The bottom line? If you're tired of watching your PCBs slowly succumb to corrosion, ENIG plating could be your answer. We're helping manufacturers create boards that can actually survive tough environments. Your products work longer, fail less often, and cost you less in the long run. And honestly, that's what really matters when you're building stuff that needs to work in the real world.

Capel manufacturing PCBs since 2009. Professional technology and high-precision Printed Circuit Boards involved in Medical, IOT, UAV, Aviation, Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial Control, Artificial Intelligence, Consumer Electronics etc..

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