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Introduction:
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Silver Plating is used for a number of reasons:
- Corrosion Resistance
Improves Electrical Conductivity
Visual Appearance
Aids Soldering - Anti-Galling on Stainless Steel
Depending on the application and the material being plated it is often used in conjunction with other processes to optimize performance even further. - Corrosion Resistance
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Typical Applications:
- Oil & Gas
Jewellery - Telecommunications
Cutlery and Trophies - Microwave /RF Filters
- Gaskets & Seals
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Process Specifications Offered:
- BS2816 :1989
- QQ-S-365D : 1985
- ISO4521 : 1985
- Def Stan 03-9 : 2007
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Manufacturing Capabilities:
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Silchrome Plating has a wide range of capabilities and can support many different applications and different volume requirements.
- For low volume requirements we have a manual dedicated Silver line in which most parts are individually jigged to ensure high quality coatings.
- For medium volume requirements we have a semi automated line that can handle multi-jigged parts on electronically controlled gantry and cranes.
- For higher volume applications the company has a barrel line that can process larger batches of small parts.
Maximum Component Sizes: Up to 2000mm x 900mm x 900mm
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Company Information:
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Silchrome Plating Ltd are based in Leeds and provide a wide range of metal treatment and coating processes. For details on the complete range of services offered please visit the company website www.silchrome.co.uk. The Company is ISO9001:2008 approved and also has ISO14001:2004 approval for its environmental management systems.

