Tin Plating
Electrodeposited tin is resistant to both corrosion and tarnishing. Tin also provides a highly conductive, eminently solderable, uniformly thick coating, which makes it an excellent choice for electrical components and bus bar. It is a cost effective alternative to silver plating. We offer both bright and matte tin....
Silver Plating
We offer superior-quality silver plating that ensures easy maintenance and longevity. Silver plating provides the critical benefits of solderability, lubricity, and electric conductivity that are essential to many high-tech applications. It is often considered a less expensive alternative to gold plating....
Rack and Barrel Plating
B & B offers both rack and barrel plating. Barrel plating is used to plate small parts that will not be damaged when tumbled. It is far more economically efficient than rack plating, but conforms to the same high-quality standards. Rack plating prevents damage to external threads and maintains strict tolerances. Parts with surfaces that need to be precise should be rack plated. Our racks are custom designed with the parameters of the customer’s part in mind; this protocol ensures a co...
Aluminum and Copper Bus Bar
As a leading provider of plated and unplated aluminum and copper bus bars, B & B Plating offers a comprehensive range of solutions tailored to meet your specific needs. Our extensive capabilities allow us to accommodate various requirements, ensuring that you receive the perfect bus bars for your applications. At B & B Plating, we understand the importance of versatility and convenience. That's why we offer both plated and unplated options for aluminum and copper bus bars, providing...
Metals Plated & Materials Available
To plate metals with silver, including aluminum, brass, copper, and steel, a process called silver plating is used. Here's a summary of how each metal can be silver plated:
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Aluminum: Silver plating aluminum is challenging due to poor adhesion. It involves cleaning the aluminum, applying a zincate layer, and then electroplating it with silver.
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Brass: Brass is suitable for silver plating. The brass surface is cleaned, and the object is immersed in a silver plating bath with an electrical current, allowing silver ions to deposit on the brass.
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Copper: Copper is an excellent candidate for silver plating. After cleaning, copper is electroplated with silver by immersing it in a silver plating bath with an electric current.
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Steel: Silver plating steel is more complex due to corrosion susceptibility. It involves cleaning, applying an intermediate layer (usually nickel or copper), and then electroplating with silver.
Proper preparation and intermediate layers are essential for adhesion and durability in silver plating. Contact us today for more information.
Certifications
We perform metal plating processes in accordance with specific standards and requirements set by customers, military organizations, and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). These standards outline the quality, materials, and performance criteria that must be met during the plating process to ensure that the final plated products meet certain specifications and quality standards.
BB Plating adhers to ISO 9001:2000, which is an international standard for quality management systems. Our compliance with ISO 9001:2000 indicates our company has established and maintains effective quality management practices to consistently meet customer requirements and provide high-quality products and services.
We also go above and beyond the minimum environmental standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) when managing and treating waste generated during the plating process. We are committed to environmentally responsible practices and take additional measures to minimize the environmental impact of our operations.
Quality Assurance
Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through various key attributes of our service. We prioritize effective customer service, ensuring that our clients receive the utmost attention and support. Our dedication to quality finishes guarantees that the products we deliver meet the highest standards. We pride ourselves on expeditious lead times, swiftly fulfilling orders to meet your deadlines. Our responsiveness shines through prompt replies to quote requests and offering competitive pricing. Our team is composed of thoroughly trained staff members who provide expert technical support, ensuring that your needs are met with professionalism and expertise.
Tin Plating Services
Experience top-tier plating services tailored to your specifications at our facility, where we offer a comprehensive range of finishes for aluminum, brass, copper, and steel. Whether you desire the luminous allure of bright finishes or the understated elegance of matte textures, our state-of-the-art equipment and rigorous quality control processes ensure impeccable results. With a maximum length capacity of 12 feet and compliance with customer, military, and ASTM specifications, we guarantee versatility, precision, and environmental sustainability, exceeding EPA waste treatment standards. Conveniently located and equipped with an on-site laboratory featuring X-ray fluorescence technology, we provide seamless logistics with local pick-up and delivery services, ensuring expeditious lead times. Our commitment to customer satisfaction is evident through effective customer service, prompt responses to quote requests, competitive pricing, and a thoroughly trained staff offering technical support. Trust us for your plating needs, where precision meets excellence.
Electroplating Services
At B & B Plating, we offer high-quality electroplating services, enhancing metal objects' appearance, durability, and functionality. We prioritize precision and customer satisfaction, providing tailored solutions and timely delivery. With expertise in various plating options like chromium, nickel, copper, and gold, we serve industries such as automotive, electronics, and jewelry, ensuring superior results and maintaining professional standards.
Plating Types: Which is Best for Your Aluminum or Copper Project?
Each plating type offers distinct benefits when applied to copper or aluminum bus bars:
- Corrosion Resistance: Nickel plating provides excellent corrosion resistance, protecting the bus bars from environmental factors such as moisture and humidity.
- Wear Resistance: It enhances the durability of the bus bars, making them less prone to wear and tear.
- Solderability: Nickel-plated bus bars exhibit good solderability, facilitating the soldering process during assembly.
- Electrical Conductivity: Silver is an excellent conductor of electricity, so silver plating improves the conductivity of the bus bars, reducing electrical resistance and improving performance.
- High Temperature Performance: Silver plating maintains its conductivity even at high temperatures, making it suitable for applications where elevated temperatures are encountered.
- Anti-Tarnish Properties: Silver plating offers resistance to tarnishing, ensuring long-term electrical performance and reliability.
Flash Plating:
- Corrosion Protection: Flash plating, typically consisting of a thin layer of another metal like nickel or silver, provides a quick and economical way to offer some level of corrosion protection to the bus bars.
- Improved Solderability: Flash plating can enhance the solderability of the bus bars, aiding in the soldering process during assembly.
- Solderability: Tin plating facilitates soldering, allowing for secure connections between components.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Tin plating is relatively economical compared to some other plating options, making it a cost-effective choice for bus bar applications.
- Environmental Protection: Tin plating provides a protective barrier against corrosion, extending the lifespan of the bus bars and ensuring reliable performance in various environments.
Each plating type offers specific advantages such as corrosion resistance, conductivity improvement, solderability, and cost-effectiveness, catering to different requirements and applications of copper or aluminum bus bars.