PALLEX®
PALLEX® is a nanostructured palladium alloy computationally designed by Xtalic to deliver high-performance as a connector final finish. Designed for applications that demand low and stable contact resistance, wear durability, and corrosion stability, PALLEX offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional precious metal finishes like rhodium and platinum. Ideal for consumer electronics and high-performance connectors, PALLEX is paving the way for more efficient and environmentally friendly solutions in electronics manufacturing.
Wear Durability – Hardness of 550-650 HV for enhanced durability in mechanical interfaces.
Corrosion Stability – PALLEX offers value-based powered immersion corrosion performance that competes with Platinum but at a lower cost point.
Thermal Stability – Capable of withstanding temperatures up to 300°C, making it ideal for high-heat environments.
Sustainability – Pallex can be manufactured with 100% recycled palladium to further decrease your applications’ carbon footprint compared to rhodium and gold.
Manufacturing Flexibility – Available through reel-to-reel, selective tooling, rack, and barrel plating methods for high-volume production.
PALLEX has a much lower carbon footprint than other precious metal alternatives. The chart below shows the equivalent CO2 offsets coming from various precious metals. PALLEX, if made from virgin materials, has a lower carbon footprint than other options but the sustainability can be further improved by using the greener version of PALLEX made from recycled Palladium content. This lowers the footprint even further, making it nearly 10x lower than rhodium and more than 12 times lower than gold.
Cost-Effective – Offering performance competitive with rhodium and platinum but at a lower cost point.
High Performance – Provides low and stable contact resistance, making it perfect for connector products requiring durable, corrosion-resistant finishes.
Manufacturing Efficiency – Robust chemistry that operates at high plating rates, with long plating life (MTO) and extremely uniform composition.
Sustainable – PALLEX is available in two versions, Low Carbon Footprint (LCF) and Ultra Low Carbon Footprint (ULCF), which is made from recycled palladium, further reducing the carbon footprint compared to other precious metals.
Nickel-free – Suitable for wearable electronics.
Transform Your Products With PALLEX
PALLEX is manufactured using state-of-the-art pulse electrodeposition technology. It can be applied using reel-to-reel, selective, rack, and barrel methods, ensuring uniform composition even on complex-shaped parts. This enables high-volume production at faster speeds without compromising quality.
Consumer Electronics
Ideal for charging stations, mobile phone connectors, and accessories.
Wearable Technology
Durable enough for low normal force mechanical interfaces while maintaining a sleek finish.
PALLEX offers a lower carbon footprint compared to other precious metals, making it a sustainable choice for environmentally conscious manufacturers. Pallex can be manufactured with 100% recycled palladium to further decrease your applications’ carbon footprint without compromising performance.
We have tested this process thoroughly in our application labs and we are currently beta site testing for various applications. Contact us to learn more and arrange sampling.
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Interested in learning more about how PALLEX can revolutionize your product design? Contact our sales team to discuss your project needs.
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