LHCO has the experience and the technical knowledge to perform a variety of surface finishing processes, with the highest quality standards. These processes are Electroless (Chemical) Nickel-Phosphorus, Electroless (Chemical) Nickel-Phosphorus-Teflon, Zinc-Nickel Plating, Electrolytic Nickel Plating, Gold-Cobalt Plating, Tin Plating, Silver Plating, Copper Plating, Anodizing, Chemical Conversion Coating on Aluminium and Passivation of Corrosion Resistant Steels.
We were pioneers in the application of Electroless Nickel-Phosphorus at industrial scale, targeting from our beginning the aeronautic industry, as well as other industrial sectors as: electronics, automobile, food industry, moulds, hydraulics, etc.
We pay our attention to detail, since we are used to work with precision and we can fit to any specification. We make it our business to understand the customer needs, what he wants and why he wants it. With the aim to find the best solution for our customers, we offer consulting and advice for a complete range of finishes and processes.
ELHCO is a company born and raised with a commitment to carry out their activities within the larger standards of quality and environment. Besides the different quality certifications, Elhco also received an award as “a model company for environmental protection”, awarded by Catalan Government.
ELHCO interested not only to offer the best service, but also to always be up to date with the latest developments in the field of coatings technology. This is why we maintain a close collaboration with various research institutions such as:
Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC)
University of Barcelona (UB)
Universitat Politècnica de Barcelona. BarcelonaTech (UPC)
Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB)
O
ur ability to achieve challenges, to reach the technical limits and applying new methods have led us to collaborate with research projects such as “Investigation of a new polyarticulated robotic arm with movement controlled by variation of the radius of curvature” or the project “ATON: Research and development of new technologies for power generation based on thin film photovoltaic cells”.
A
bout ELHCO:
00.00.1981
Establishment
The establishment of the company Electroless hard Coat S.A. (ELHCO), with a plant of 3000 m2.
00.00.1995
Extension
Extension of a new automatic line for Electroless Nickel-Phosphorus Plating and ofr Chemical Conversion Coatings on Aluminium.
00.00.1996
Construction
Construction of the installation for realization of gold plating and sulfamate nickel plating for electronic industry.
00.00.1996
Inauguration
Inauguration of the new wastewater treatment facility that allowed us to reach zero level discharge by evaporation and vacuum concentration of the waste.
00.00.1996
Government of Catalonia award
Government of Catalonia award us in recognition of our “unique action for the environment.”
00.00.1997
The UNIPEDE award
The UNIPEDE (International Union of Producers and Distributors of Electrical Energy) Award in recognition of energetic efficiency in our production processes.”
00.00.1998
Acquisition
Acquisition of new automatic line for the Electroless Nickel-Phosphorus process.
00.00.1999
Certification
ISO 9002 and ISO 9001 certification.
00.00.2001
Installation
Installation and extension of the automatic lines for copper and silver plating.
00.00.2002
Certification
Certification for aeronautic industry by EADS-CASA for Electroless Nickel-Phosphorus Plating according I+D-P-047 specification.
00.00.2004
Certification
EN 9100 certification.
00.00.2009
Certification
Certification by C.E.S.A (Compañía Espanyola de Sistemas Aeronáuticos) for Chemical Conversion Coatings on Aluminium for Type II, according to I+D-P-202 specification.
00.00.2009
Certification
Certification by C.E.S.A (Compañía Espanyola de Sistemas Aeronáuticos) for Passivation of Steels for Type I and Type II, according to I+D-P-038 specification.
00.00.2010
Approval
Certification by C.E.S.A (Compañía Espanyola de Sistemas Aeronáuticos) for Chemical Conversion Coatings on Aluminium for Type I, according to I+D-P-202 specification.
00.00.2010
Installation
Approval as supplier by I.T.P for all the chemical and electrochemical finishes.
00.00.2010
Installation
Certification by AIRBUS for Zinc-Nickel process according to AIPS 02-04-006.
00.00.2012
Certification
Certification by AIRBUS for Passivation of Corrosion Resistant Steels according to AIPS 02-05-005.
00.00.2013
Expanding
Expanding the shop floor with the acquisition of the neighbouring 1000 m2 bulding.
00.00.2013
Certification
Certification by AIRBUS for Electroless Nickel-Phosphorus process according to AIPS 02-04-008.
00.00.2013
Certification
Certification by AIRBUS for Electroless Nickel-Phosphorus-Teflon process according to AIPS 02-04-011