Silver Plating

Silver plating is a cost effective solution for applications that require low contact resistance, high thermal conductivity and chemical stability. AST offers matte, semi bright and bright silver platings ranging from 99.0% to 99.9% purity that conform to QQ-S-365 and ASTM B700 specifications. A RoHS compliant post plating chromate treatment is also available.

Other Silver Plating Uses

Silver is commonly used for brazing, soldering, electrical contacts, electronics and medical applications.

Specifications

Finish Type Type-I Matte finish
Type-II Semi-Bright finish
Type-III Bright finish
Grade Grade A- With supplementary tarnish-resistant treatment (chromate treatment)
Grade B- without supplementary tarnish-Resistant treatment
Purity Type-1 99.9% silver minimum
Type-2 99.0% silver minimum
Type-3 98.0 % silver minimum
Surface Appearance Grade A- Matte, no brighteners in plating bath
Grade B- Bright, by use of brighteners in platingbath
Grade C- Bright, by mechanical or chemical polishing of Grade-A
Grade D- Semibright, by use of brighteners in plating bath
Post Treatment Classes Class N- No chromate treatment
Class S- With supplementary tarnish-resistant chromate treatment

Capabilities

Substrates Magnesium
Aluminum
Copper
Brass
Stainless Steel
Steel
Bronze
Nickel
Plating Capabilities Barrel Plating Lines
Rack Plating Lines
Additional Capabilities
  • Heat Treatment (Hardness & hydrogen embrittlement)
  • Masking
  • Plugging
  • Parts Stripping
  • Parts-Cleaning
Underplating Options Nickel
Standards Met QQ-S-365
ASTM B 700
Finish Matte
Semi-Bright
Bright

Additional Information

Applications High-Tech Electronic Components
Electric Bus Bars
Bearing Surfaces
Electrical Contacts
Reflectivity
Industries Automotive
Aerospace
Communications
Computer
Electronics
Solar
Household Appliances
Oil & Gas Equipment
Medical Equipment
Recreational Equipment
Tool & Die
Pharmaceutical
Certifications ISO 9001:2000 Certified
Quality System Features Dedicated to company-wide continuous improvement
In-house laboratory facilities
Environmental System Features State-of-the-art, computer-controlled waste treatment system
Professional Associations and Awards Charter member of the Strategic Goals Program, a cooperative effort between the metal finishing industry and EPA
National Association of Metal Finishers (NAMF)
American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers Society (AESF)
Recipient of the Colorado Environmental Leadership Award
Service Features Production scheduling and production flexibility that minimize turnaround time
A staff that understands the importance of quick response for our customers