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Metal Plating Services and Companies

IQS Directory provides a comprehensive list of metal plating companies and suppliers. Use our website to review and source top metal plating companies with roll over ads and detailed product descriptions. Find metal plating companies that can provide metal plating services to your companies specifications. Then contact the metal plating companies through our quick and easy request for quote form. Website links, company profile, locations, phone, product videos and product information is provided for each company. Access customer reviews and keep up to date with product news articles. Whether you are looking for soft gold plating, gold plating steel, gold plating brass or customized metal plating services of every type, this is the resource for you. Read Industry Info...

  • Newport, TN

    With nearly 40 years in the field, and ISO 9001:2015 certified, Eastern Plating, LLC takes pride in being the best and biggest electroplating facility in the Eastern United States. We serve numerous industries, including military, aerospace, automotive, heating refrigeration, plumbing and more. Our three main focuses are on service, reliability, and speed. Our finishes include zinc-nickel, zinc, nickel, nickel chrome, electroless nickel, silver, copper, and tin.

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  • Compton, CA

    Since 1942, Barken’s Hard Chrome has been serving the needs of hard chrome plating to southern California and the entire world. Barken’s constantly is improving and expanding the scope of its services. We specialize in industrial hard chrome plating in rolls, cylinders, pistons, rods, etc. Our hard chrome plating capabilities include cadmium, electroless nickel, zinc and manganese phosphate.

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  • Round Rock, TX

    At Consolidated Metal Technologies, we specialize in delivering advanced solutions in electroless nickel plating, combining technical expertise with a commitment to precision and quality. Our focus is on enhancing the performance, durability, and aesthetic appeal of metal components across diverse industries. We provide tailored plating solutions designed to meet the unique specifications of each project, ensuring exceptional corrosion resistance, hardness, and uniform coverage.

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  • Erie, PA

    At Klein Plating Works, we specialize in providing exceptional electroless nickel plating services, leveraging our extensive expertise and advanced technologies to deliver superior finishes for a wide range of industries. Our focus is on enhancing the durability, corrosion resistance, and overall performance of components through precise plating processes tailored to meet specific application requirements.

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Metal Plating Industry Information

Metal Plating

Metal plating is the process of depositing a metal onto a surface. Metal plating may use any one of a large number of metals and alloys, depending on the application. Two different processes are used in metal plating: electrolytic plating and electroless plating.

In electrolytic plating or "electroplating," a metal in its ionic form is supplied with electrons to form a coating on an object. Electroless plating, also known as chemical or auto-catalytic plating, is a type of plating that does not use electricity. Electroless plating involves several simultaneous reactions in an aqueous solution. Electroless plating is most commonly used for nickel plating.

Metal plating may be used to improve the appearance of an object, as with bright chrome plating, or to improve its resistance to wear, corrosion and oxidation, as in the process of galvanization (zinc coating) or tin plating.

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Process of Metal Plating

Metal Plating, also known as chemical or auto-catalytic plating, is a type of plating that does not use electricity. Metal Plating involves several simultaneous reactions in an aqueous solution. Metal Plating is generally used in place of electrolytic plating in order to achieve plating that has a consistent, even thickness, even on irregularly-shaped pieces. In addition, unlike electrolytic plating, Metal Plating can be deposited on non-conductive surfaces.

The main drawback of Metal Plating is the chemical treatment that a piece must undergo before it is plated. A piece must be cleaned several rounds of pre-treatment chemicals to eliminate unwanted soils in order to achieve good plating.