Highland Electroplaters recently completed a two tone Xylan coated orientation key slider for use in a demanding engineering application. For components like this, the coating is not only there to protect the surface. It can also support the way the part…
Olive Green Xylan Bolting: Why Low-Friction Coatings Matter for Fasteners
Bolting is one of the most familiar parts in engineering, but it is also one of the easiest to overlook. A fastener may look simple, yet it is often expected to perform under load, resist wear, survive maintenance cycles, and maintain…
Black Anodising of Large Aluminium Plate: Why Process Control Matters
When people think about anodising, they often picture a small machined component or a neatly finished housing. But black anodising also has an important role on larger aluminium platework — panels, covers, guards, mounting plates, and flat structural parts that need…
Why Choose Molykote® (MoS₂) Coating? Benefits for High-Friction Components
In demanding mechanical applications, friction and wear can quickly affect performance, assembly quality and long-term reliability. Molykote® (MoS₂) coating is designed to help address these challenges by improving how components behave under load. One of the key benefits is reduced friction…
Black Anodising for Precision Engineering: Why It Is More Than a Finish | Highland Electroplaters
When a large aluminium component is precision-machined, welded, and built to tight tolerances, the final finish is not just a cosmetic decision. It is part of the engineering specification. A black anodised finish on a CNC-machined aluminium housing can do several…
Internal Copper Plating for Pipes: Performance Benefits for Industrial Applications
When the inside of a pipe is part of the performance requirement, coating quality becomes critical. Highland Electroplaters has just completed a project involving internal copper plating on pipe components, where the coating needed to deliver practical engineering outcomes rather than…
Xylan Coated ROV Super Grinder Frames for Offshore Oil and Gas Reliability
In subsea oil and gas operations, ROV super grinder frames do more than hold components together. They are operational interfaces that protect sensitive hardware, support safe manipulator interaction and control how hoses and tethers behave under load. When these assemblies operate…
Xylan Coating for Offshore Components: From Raw Metal to Low-Friction Protection
Offshore service is one of the toughest operating environments in industry. Saltwater, persistent moisture, chemical exposure and mechanical load accelerate surface degradation. Uncoated metal may perform at first, but risk builds over time: corrosion develops, friction increases, and parts can seize…
Molykote® (MoS₂) Coating for Threaded Components in High-Stress Environments
In demanding industrial environments, threaded components are exposed to high loads, pressure, and extreme operating conditions. While material selection and design are critical, many failures originate at the surface — where friction, wear, and galling occur. Molykote® coatings, based on molybdenum…
Copper Electroplating for Threaded Components: Ensuring Coverage in Bores and Engagement Areas
Copper electroplating is widely used across engineering applications for its excellent conductivity, corrosion resistance, and versatility. However, when dealing with threaded components, the real challenge is not simply coating external surfaces — it is ensuring that functional areas such as threads…