AST provides a Bright Acid Tin plating compliant to MIL-T-10727, Type I and ASTM B 545. Our tin plating processes facilitate soldering and improve anti-galling properties in steel, brass, copper, plus numerous other substrates, which otherwise have poor solderability. Tin plating exhibits excellent corrosion resistance and conductivity in a variety of electrical as well as electronic components.
See also Gold Plating and Magnesium Plating
| Type I | Electrodeposited |
| Finish offered at AST | Bright Tin |
| Thickness Classes | Class A – 0.0001″ (2.5um)Class B – 0.0002″ (5 um)
Class C – 0.00032″ (8 um) 0.0004″ for steel (10 um) Class D – 0.0006″ (15 um) 0.0008″ for steel (20 um) Class E – 0.0012″ (30 um) Class F – 0.00006″ (1.5 um) |
| Finish offered at AST | Bright Tin |
| Substrates | SteelMagnesium
Aluminum Stainless Steel Brass Bronze Nickel Copper |
| Finish | Bright Tin |
| Underplate | Nickel |
| Plating Capabilities | Barrel Plating LinesRack Plating Lines |
| Additional Capabilities | MaskingPlugging
Parts Stripping Parts-Cleaning |
| Standards Met | Mil-T-10727, Type IASTM B 545 |
| Process Advantages | SolderabilityCorrosion Resistance
Anti-galling Ductility Low Contact Resistance |
| Applications | High-Tech Electronic ComponentsElectric Bus Bars
Bearing Surfaces Electrical Contacts |
| Industries | AerospaceElectronics
Computer Automotive Medical Recreational Products |
| Certifications | ISO 9001 |
| Quality System Features | Dedicated to company-wide continuous improvementIn-house laboratory facilities |
| Environmental System Features | State-of-the-art, computer-controlled waste treatment system |
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Process Specifications Electroless Nickel AMS 2404, AMS 2454, AMS-C-26074, ASTM B733, MIL-C-26074 Sulfamate Nickel AMS 2403, AMS 2424, AMS-QQ-N-290, ASTM B689 Gold ASTM B488, AMS 2422, MIL-DTL-45204, MIL-G-45204 Silver ASTM B700, FED-QQ-S-365 Tin ASTM B-545, Read more
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