Bright zinc plating is a multi-step process that involves cleaning of the base metal with acids and deminerilised water washes before the components are immersed into the zinc solution. This electrodeposition leaves a thin layer of zinc on the metal, resulting in a bright finish that prevents corrosion. This plating process is typically termed passivated zinc plating meaning that the base metal is made 'passive' by the less reactive zinc and therefore will react less to the external environment.​

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Options available:

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• Zinc and Clear Trivalent Passivation

• Zinc and Yellow Trivalent Passivation

• Zinc and Black Trivalent Passivation

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Please call us to discuss plating thickness that can range from 5-30 microns.

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Our bright zinc plating can be applied to components made of the following:

• Steel

• Stainless steel

• Copper

• Brass

In this process both Zinc and Nickel are jointly plated to the substrate giving greater corrosion resistance through enhanced passivation than just Zinc alone. The Nickle is around 10-15% of the coating with the remaining comprising of Zinc. The combination of Zinc and Nickle in this process act as a sacrificial coating and has replaced toxic cadmium plating in many industries, including automotive and aerospace. This alloy offers enhanced salt spray resistance, high-temperature stability, wear resistance, and a clear or blue-grey/black finish that serves as a good key for subsequent paint systems.

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Options available:

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• Zinc-nickel Clear Trivalent Passivation

• Zinc-nickel Black Trivalent Passivation

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Please call us to discuss plating thickness that can range from 5-30 microns.

Bright nickel plating is an electroplating process that deposits a shiny, reflective layer of nickel onto a metal object, providing a decorative finish, excellent corrosion resistance, and a lustrous surface. This technique is widely used for decorative items like bathroom fittings and door hardware, and it serves as an underlayer for subsequent coatings such as chrome. The bright finish is achieved by adding brightening agents to the plating solution but can enhance surface imperfections so a polished surface of the substrate is required for best results.

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Parts made from the following metals can be bright nickle plated:

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• Brass

• Copper

• Stainless Steel

• Mild Steel

• Iron

Copper plating is an electrochemical process that applies a thin layer of copper onto a base material using an electric current, a copper salt electrolyte solution, and two terminals connected to a power supply. The process serves both functional and decorative purposes, enhancing properties like electrical and thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and providing a smooth, ductile undercoat for other plating processes, or a distinct decorative finish. 

Tin plating is an electroplating process that deposits a thin, protective layer of tin onto a metal surface to enhance solderability, improve corrosion resistance, and provide an aesthetically pleasing finish for various applications in the food, electrical, automotive, and aerospace industries. The process can achieve either a bright, shiny finish or a dull, matte finish, depending on the desired outcome and the specific clients needs.

Parts made from the following metals can be bright nickle plated:

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• Brass

• Copper

• Stainless Steel

• Mild Steel

• Iron

Gold and silver plating have a wide range of applications from jewelry and decorative items to medical or electrical possibilities.

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Reasons for Gold Plating and applications:

• Aesthetics:To provide a rich, luxurious look to jewelry, decorative items, or luxury products. 

• Conductivity:To improve the electrical properties of components in the electronics industry, such as in microcircuits. 

• Wear Resistance:The gold layer can enhance the durability and wearability of the underlying material. 

Gold plating is used in a wide variety of industries and on many different objects, including: 

• Jewelry:To add a decorative gold finish to rings, necklaces, and other ornaments. 

• Electronics:On electrical contacts and microcircuit packages to ensure good electrical conductivity. 

• Home Decor:On items like doorknobs, lighting fixtures, and other architectural hardware. 

• Luxury Goods:Applied to a wide range of products to give them an extravagant appeal. 

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Key Applications

• Electronics and Telecommunications: Silver's high electrical conductivity makes it ideal for contacts, connectors, and terminals in these industries. 

• Jewelry and Decorative Items: Silver plating provides a lustrous, appealing finish at a lower cost than solid silver, making it popular for aesthetic purposes. 

• Medical Devices: It offers biocompatibility and can aid in sterilization processes. 

• Automotive and Aerospace: Used for its corrosion resistance and ability to prevent components from seizing. 

• Household Items: Historically, it was used to create more affordable versions of expensive solid silver items.