Copper Electroplating Process
Copper plating is an electrochemical plating process used to apply a layer of copper to a conductive component. Merridale provides copper plating services for most substrates, including phosphor bronze, brass, steel and zinc die-casts.
Our Glydo copper plating process adds corrosion resistance and improved conductivity to small and large items up to 1.5m x 1m. Merridale plating services are suitable for electroplating copper to large bumpers or small threaded pieces. We clean, degrease and polish the component to support complete adhesion.
Electroplating requires connecting the component to an anode and a cathode, before immersing it in a chemical bath of electrolytes and copper salts. When the electrical charge is switched on, the component attracts the copper particles, which form a bonded layer on the surface.
Post-plating metal finishing services include treatments such as anti-tarnish dips and lubricants.
Our team can control deposits from 2 to 25 microns. Decorative copper plating tends towards a thinner plate layer, while industrial copper plating provides a thicker protective layer. Our experts can guide you to the best solution for your application.
Choose high-capacity copper plating for large-volume orders of over 100 parts, suitable for medical device manufacturing, electronics, marine, and fuel components, among other sectors.
All of our copper plating work is carried out to British Standards. To provide the best possible copper finish, our operators make multiple inspections throughout the copper plating process.
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