Tin Plating

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

Specifications

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

Capabilities

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

Additional Information

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
Professional Associations and Awards
  • Charter member of the Strategic Goals Program, a cooperative effort between the metal finishing industry and EPA
  • Recipient of the Colorado Environmental Leadership Award
  • National Association of Metal Finishers (NAMF)
  • American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers Society (AESF)
Service Features
  • Production scheduling and production flexibility that minimize turnaround time
  • A staff that understands the importance of quick response for our customers