Call: +44 (0)1202 692416 About TPG Finishes Plating Methods Process Development Quality & Accreditation Supply Chain Info & Downloads Contact Copper Plating (Cu) Copper is a reddish-orange natural metallic element that is a soft, malleable, and ductile with very high thermal and electrical conductivity. Copper also has good antimicrobial properties and is now being used to reduce the transmission of bacteria in hospitals. The major applications of copper are electrical wire (60%), roofing and plumbing (20%), and industrial machinery (15%). Applications Copper has excellent conductive properties and therefore make it suitable for use with electrical components. When used as a base coat for nickel steel plating, electroplated copper provides superior protection against corrosion in comparison to other materials. Copper is often used as a base coat for other plated layers due to it’s good adhesion properties. Our Expertise TPG have a number of processes available to electroplate copper using jigs, barrel and selective / all over reel to reel plating. Technical Information Types Plating Methods Base Materials Properties Specifications Density p(kg/m3) Melting Point Degrees Cent. Electrical Resistivity (10-8 Ωm) at 0°C (273.2°K) Cyanide, Acid, Pyrophosphate. Jig/Vat/Rack, Barrel, Vibrobarrel, Reel to Reel (selective) Copper Alloys, Steel, Aluminium, Zinc Die Castings Ductility, Conductivity, Good adhesion qualities AMS-2418, ASTM B734, MIL-C-14550 8933 1084 1.55 www.readycharity.org © Twickenham Plating Group Ltd | Tel: 01202 692416 Fax: 01202 600628 info@twickenham.co.uk Cookie & privacy policy | Covid Statement

Call: +44 (0)1202 692416 About TPG Finishes Plating Methods Process Development Quality & Accreditation Supply Chain Info & Downloads Contact Zinc Cobalt Plating Zinc Cobalt process produces a tough, durable finish with excellent lubricity and greater resistance to seizure, essential for moving parts and threaded connections. Lower toxicity of the process and the deposit makes the coating safer all round than cadmium. Applications Characterised by its exceptional resistance to corrosion, other properties such as ductility, internal stress, weldability and anti-friction make this finish an obvious choice for components which will be used in extreme conditions. Technical Information Types Plating Methods Base Materials Properties Specifications Passivated, Clear-Colour, Black, Olive Drab Jig/Vat/Rack Copper Alloys, Steel, Aluminium High Corrosion Resistance Customer Specification www.readycharity.org © Twickenham Plating Group Ltd | Tel: 01202 692416 Fax: 01202 600628 info@twickenham.co.uk Cookie & privacy policy | Covid Statement