Processes

Elplatek currently provides the following processes:

(for more detailed information: click on the metals)

Copper. Is mainly used as interlayer.

Nickel. We offer nickel plating, which is often used as base layer for chrome or gold.

Tin. Tin is used in many applications , mainly in the electronics industry.

Silver. We offer silver plating , mainly to the electronics industry but also for decorative purposes.

Gold. We plate many parts for use in different kinds of industries, particular medical electronics.

ElplaLoy White bronze. Is an important specialty used as a corrosion -resistant, solderable coating with good conductivity.

GalvaLoy Tin / nickel. Is a coating with great opportunities. In the case of a very hard, highly corrosion resistant coating which is similar to stainless steel. The link here opens our brochure on GalvaLoy NS11 tin / nickel.

Copper/silver. Can provide a reducing effect on microbial contamination on furniture, instruments and equipment.

We treat virtually all basic materials , including aluminum and various types of stainless steel.

We are always ready to discuss other processes of interest, as our organization and know-how allows us to be flexible .

Name of coating

Copper

Appearance

Shiny red

Hardness

Low

Wear resistance

Good

Normal layer thickness, min - max

1 - 100 um

Relative corrosion protection

Good but will tarnish

Exampel of applications

Manly as interlayer

Comments

Available in several variants

Name of coating

Nickel

Appearance

Shiny white

Hardness

High

Wear resistance

Good

Normal layer thickness, min - max

1 - 10 um

Relative corrosion protection

Good but will yellowing

Example of applications

Often under chromium

Comments

Can level

Name of coating

Tin/nickel

Appearance

Like stainless steel

Hardness

Very high

Wear resistance

Good

Normal layer thickness, min - max

1 - 8 um

Relative corrosion protection

Very good

Example of applications

When a corrosion resistant shiny white surface is desired

Comments

Very resistant to strong acids, does not cause allergies

Name of coating

ElplaLoy White bronze

Appearance

warm shiny white

Hardness

Medium

Wear resistance

Very good

Normal layer thickness, min - max

1 -10 um

Relative corrosion protection

Good

Examples of applications

Electronics, good conductor, solderable, decorative

Comments

Like nickel an alternative for decorative use, does not cause allergies

Name of coating

Tin

Appearance

Shiny white

Hardness

Low

Wear resistance

Normal layer thickness, min - max

1 - 10 um

Relative corrosion protection

Limited

Examples of applications

Especially for electronics, solderable

Comments

Can also be delivered in a dull version

Name of coating

Silver

Appearance

Shiny white

Hardness

Medium

Wear resistance

Good

Normal layer thickness, min - max

1 - 100 um

Relative corrosion protection

Good but will tarnish

Examples of applications

Electronics and decorative purpose, very good conductor

Comments

Can be protected toward tarnishing

Name of coating

Gold

Appearance

Dull or shiny yellow

Hardness

Medium

Wear resistance

Good

Normal layer thickness, min - max

0,05 - 5 um

Relative corrosion protection

Very good

Examples of applications

For electronics and for decorative use

Comments

Appearance depends on the underlayer

Name of coating

Copper/silver

Appearance

Warm red silverlike

Hardness

Low

Wear resistance

Good

Normal layer thickness, min - max

1 - 2 um

Examples of applications

Antimicrobial coating

Comments

Available in several variants (copper and silver content)