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Kanigen Group has been working with the defence and armament sector for nearly 30 years, offering a range of appropriate services. Our electroless nickel processes enable us to meet the many requirements expressed by this sector.

Several prime contractors, arms manufacturers and equipment suppliers are among the company's references.

Our solutions

Protection against corrosion

Reduced friction

Optical applications

Our commitments

Controlled uniformity

Homogeneous and consistent deposit, including on complex geometries.

Materials expertise

Carbon steels, stainless steels, aluminium (1000 to 7000 series), special alloys and technical materials.

Project support

Upstream technical analysis, configuration validation and support through to industrialisation.

Rheinmetal standard and Thales standard
Electroless nickel tanks

Standards and reference frameworks

Kanigen applies its processes in compliance with the requirements of the defence sector.

We are qualified to the internal specifications of Rheinmetall, Thales Radar and Missile, FN Herstal, BAE, ...

Our processes can be applied in accordance with:

  • AMS 2404 (replacing AMS-C-26074 and Mil-C-26074E)
  • AMS 2454 for PTFE electroless nickel deposits
  • ISO 452
  • ASTM B733

Kanigen Group is currently evaluating the implementation of EN 9100 certification, in line with the
requirements of the defence sector.

Applications

  • Radar system components
  • Missile components
  • Parts and sub-assemblies for armoured vehicles (protection, mechanical elements)
  • Tooling and machines for ammunition production (cartridge case filling, ...)
  • Moving parts and friction interfaces for weapons systems
  • Connectors and components requiring controlled sliding
  • Weapon components (slide, slide rod, ...)
  • Vision systems
  • Electronic enclosures
  • Fixtures and tooling parts
radar parts, missile parts, vehicle armour parts

Gallery on surface treatment by electroless nickel plating

German OEM
complex aluminium part
radar systems
optical parts
bar turning machines
military vehicles

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