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We operate one of the most advanced Electroplating plants in Europe, providing manufacturers across a wide spectrum of industry with the highest quality decorative metal finishes.
Our Finishes can be
applied onto:
Aluminium,
Mild Steel,
Brass,
Zinc Diecast and
Aluminium Diecast.
The finishes shown represent the most popular in our current range, other finishes are available on request
See cathodic finishes |
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| Electroplated Nickel, Chrome and Electrophoretic lacquer finishes |
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| Properties |
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| Hardness |
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3-4H Pencil |
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| Solvent Resistance |
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A minimum of 80 rubs with acetone on a fully cured film over aged for 24 hours at room temperature |
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| Dry Adhesion |
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No removal of squares - (1mm crosshatch, adhesive tape pull-off) |
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| Ultraviolet Resistance |
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Excellent |
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| Scratch Resistance |
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200gms (BS3900 Part E2) |
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| Resistance to Toiletries |
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Excellent |
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| Clarity |
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Excellent |
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| Wet Adhesion |
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No removal of squares – (1mm crosshatch, 1 hour in boiling water, 1 hour wait, adhesive tape pull-off) |
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| Corrosion Resistance |
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| Solid Brass Aluminium & Zinc Die-Cast |
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240Hrs |
| Electroplated Aluminium & Brass |
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240Hrs |
| Electroplated Aluminium Zinc Die-Cast |
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96Hrs |
| Electroplated Mild Steel |
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96Hrs |
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| Use |
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There are no particular instructions for use; however the following points should be noted:
All items with a fine finish should be handled with care, avoid knocks and scrapes, do not apply clamps or use tools directly on the item surface.
If an item becomes contaminated clean it as soon as possible (following the cleaning instructions below)
Avoid the use of adhesive labels, some adhesives may damage the coating |
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| Cleaning Instructions |
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Wipe the surface of the item with a soft damp cloth
Use warm water, if this is not effective, a dilute solution of mild cleaning agent such as soap may be used |
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| Caution |
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Do not use abrasive cleaners
Do not use solvent based cleaners |
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| Please Note |
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Apart from chrome finishes, all other finishes are simulated, produced by electrophoretic lacquer and electroplated nickel coatings |
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