Gold, nickel and selective gold plating are applied in the automotive industry to such end products as airbags, sensors and horns. Gold is valued for its corrosion resistance, conductivity and solderability. Nickel's advantages include corrosion resistance and wear resistance.

Selective Plating on Ignitors

Selective Plating on Sensor Electrode Pins of Automotive Airbags Unique Plating Technology Specifications Substrate: Steel Metallization: Ni, Au Thickness: Ni (2 - 4μm) Au (0.7 - 0.76μm) Technical Challenges Reduced Usage of Au and Cost Uniform Au Plating Hydrochloric Acid, Potassium Permanganate Recycling and Reuse Technologies Fully Automatic, compact and Easy Handling Selective Au Plating Machines Selective Plating for Airbag Ignitor Please refer to the relevant pages Gold Plating， Nickel Plating