Specialised surface technology and heat treatment for precision components in toolmaking and plastic injection moulding.
RKV-Oberflächentechnik
Schwäbisch GmündNew on Amplifa
About RKV-Oberflächentechnik
RKV-Oberflächentechnik is a specialist for the entire spectrum of coating technology. We offer electroless nickel coatings, corrosion protection coatings, hard material coatings (PVD, CVD, DLC) and various electroplating processes. Our expertise enables the renewal of wear parts and the treatment of substrates such as steel, stainless steel, aluminium and brass. We primarily serve the toolmaking and plastic injection moulding industries, ensuring faster return-to-service times and material savings. Through our comprehensive processes, from repair coating to thermal treatment, we guarantee durable and functional surfaces. Our company is located in Schwäbisch Gmünd and offers expert advice directly on site.
- Site
- Schwäbisch Gmünd/Bargau
- Processes
- Electroless nickel (low-, medium- and high-phosphorus), Repair coating (medium-phosphorus nickel, 2 to 200 µm), Wear protection coating (low-phosphorus nickel), Corrosion protection coating (high-phosphorus nickel), Anti-stick coating / anti-deposition (electroless nickel PTFE, boron nitride), Electroplated nickel (high gloss, pure nickel Ni-strike), Electroplated zinc (blue, olive, yellow and black chromating, zinc/iron black chromating), Silver plating
- Materials
- Steel (hardened/unhardened), Stainless steels, Copper, Aluminium / aluminium alloys, Brass, Special metals, Aluminium/aluminium alloys
- Certificates
- ISO 9001
- Industries
- Toolmaking, Plastic injection moulding
- 01
Material inspection and preparation
- 02
Chemical and electroplating coating
- 03
Hard material and heat treatment
- 04
Blasting technology and finishing
- 05
Quality control and delivery
Materials and Coatings
Steel (hardened/unhardened)
Used for wear protection and corrosion coatings.
Stainless steels
Suitable for electropolishing and corrosion protection.
Aluminium/aluminium alloys
Base material for anti-stick and wear protection coatings.
Copper
Used for special electroplating processes and surface treatments.
Brass
Substrate for coating processes and polishing work.
Special metals
Various metals that are coated distortion-free using RKV coating technology.
Our Locations
Schwäbisch Gmünd
DEPlant/Office
- Electroless coating systems
- Heat treatment systems
- Surface machining systems
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electroless nickel (low-, medium- and high-phosphorus)Surface | – | – | – | – | Steel (hardened/unhardened), Copper, Aluminium, Brass, Stainless steels, Special metals |
| Repair coating (medium-phosphorus nickel, 2 to 200 µm)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wear protection coating (low-phosphorus nickel)Surface | – | – | – | – | Aluminium alloys, Non-ferrous metals (copper-brass), Steel unhardened/hardened |
| Corrosion protection coating (high-phosphorus nickel)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Anti-stick coating / anti-deposition (electroless nickel PTFE, boron nitride)Surface | – | – | – | – | Aluminium, Stainless steel |
| Electroplated nickel (high gloss, pure nickel Ni-strike)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Electroplated zinc (blue, olive, yellow and black chromating, zinc/iron black chromating)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Silver platingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Gold platingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Anodising (natural and coloured, with/without pickling)Surface | – | – | – | – | Aluminium |
| Electroplated copper (acidic, cyanide)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Electropolishing (stainless steel, non-ferrous metals)Surface | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel, Non-ferrous metals |
| PVD hard material coatingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| CVD hard material coatingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| DLC coatingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Through-hardeningHeat treatment | – | – | – | – | – |
| Case hardeningHeat treatment | – | – | – | – | – |
| Gas nitridingHeat treatment | – | – | – | – | – |
| Plasma nitridingHeat treatment | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tenifer nitridingHeat treatment | – | – | – | – | – |
| KolsterisingHeat treatment | – | – | – | – | – |
| Blasting technologySurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Powder coatingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Low-friction lacquer surfacesSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hot-dip galvanisingSurface | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Polishing and grindingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Blackening (browning)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laser markingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Thermal coatingsSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Alternative hard chrome coatingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality Assurance
RKV-Oberflächentechnik works with highly qualified staff and offers comprehensive services from on-site consulting through to completion.
| Evidence | Schwäbisch Gmünd |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |