Electroplating

 

Bright Acid Tin

We have 14 foot tanks with a 13 ½ foot capacity. Tin can be used for numerous industrial applications within the electronics and power generation industries. It also has excellent properties for solderability and ductility. We certify to the following specifications:

  • MIL - T - 10727
  • ASTM - B545

Matte Acid Tin

Tin can be used for numerous industrial applications within the electronics and power generation industries. It also has excellent properties for solderability and ductility. We certify to the following specifications:

  • MIL - T - 10727
  • ASTM - B545

Plating on Aluminum

We offer silver, tin, copper and electroless nickel plating on aluminum. Our aluminum pretreatment is in accordance with ASTM-B-253.

Barrel & Rack Alkaline Zinc

We perform both rack and barrel (bulk) alkaline zinc electroplating which prevents rust and increases corrosion resistance. For decorative appearance and increased corrosion resistance, we offer clear, yellow, black, and olive drab chromates, in both trivalent and hexavalent forms. Additional corrosion resistance can be added with various rust preventative additives as a final application. We certify to the following specifications:

  • ASTM - B - 633

Silver Plate

Electroplated silver offers not only a decorative finish, but also has applications in the electrical industry because of its superior conductivity. We typically certify to the following specifications:

  • AMS 2410 G
  • QQ - S - 365
  • ASTM - B700

Barrel & Rack Nickel

We offer both rack and barrel (bulk) plating. Nickel has numerous industrial applications ranging from a decorative finish to other engineering purposes where corrosion resistance and solderability are a concern. We certify to the following specifications:

  • QQ - N - 290
  • ASTM - B - 68

Electroless Nickel

Electroless Nickel allows nickel to be deposited using a chemical reaction, as opposed to using electrical currents. This process allows nickel to be deposited evenly over all surfaces. We offer a mid-phosphorus electroless nickel that offers a decorative appearance as well as good corrosion protection. We certify to the following specifications:

  • ASTM-B-733
  • MIL-DTL-26074

Decorative Chrome Plating

We offer a decorative chrome finish that can be applied after nickel plating for appearance and additional corrosion protection. We certify to the following specifications:

  • QQ-C-320, Type 1

Copper Plating

We typically use our cyanide copper plate and copper strike as an under - layer for certain applications of nickel and silver electroplating. We also have the capabilities to perform copper plating as a finish if it is required. We certify the following specifications:

  • MIL - C – 14550
  • ASTM - B - 734

Cadmium

Cadmium plating offers excellent corrosion protection with good lubricity and solderability. Cadmium is used mainly in mining, marine and aerospace industries. We can offer cadmium as plated or with a supplementary yellow chromate for appearance and additional corrosion protection. We certify to the following specifications:

  • QQ-P-416

Zinc Phosphate

Zinc phosphating adds corrosion resistance and provides a good surface for paint adhesion or welding. Additional corrosion resistance can be added with different oils as topcoats. We certify to the following specifications:

  • DOD - P - 16232 Type II / Class I, II, and III

Passivate

Passivation is a process of cleaning stainless steel followed by nitric acid treatment. The primary purpose is to provide a clean and rust free surface for a secondary application. We certify to the following specifications:

  • QQ - P - 35 (Type VI)
  • ASTM - A - 967

Tin Plate

We offer three types of tin: Bright Acid, Matte/Dull Acid, and Alkaline Dull Tin. Tin can be used for numerous industrial applications, and for solderability purposes. We certify to the following specifications:

  • MIL - T - 10727
  • ASTM - B545

Nickel Plate

Electroplated Nickel has numerous industrial applications ranging from a decorative finish to other engineering purposes where corrosion resistance and solderability are a concern. We certify to the following specifications:

  • QQ - N - 290
  • ASTM - B - 689