

Tin Plating Services
Plating substrates with tin provides a surface finish that is required for a wide range of industrial applications. At National Plating Company we specialize in various plating processes and offer high quality tin plating services for customers in a wide range of industries. We can apply this plating process to materials including copper, brass, steel, and lead. Our electroplating processes can improve parts characteristics with additional protection and enhanced conductivity qualities. Our plating facility utilizes barrel and rack plating equipment, with pre-cleaning and post-plate baking for hydrogen embrittlement. Our barrel system is capable of plating parts up to 18" in length, up to 1 lb., and can apply plating in thickness from .0001" to .001". Our rack system is capable of plating buss bars up to 30" in length.
At National Plating Company our commitment to quality is reinforced by our ability to maintain compliance with ASTM B545 and company specifications.
For more information on our zinc and tin plating capabilities, see the table below, or contact us directly.
Tin Plating Example Photo Gallery
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- The Part: Stamped crimp-on connector .032" Copper
- Approx Size: 49" across, .0035 lb.
- Scope: Plate Tin .0002" without
damaging part geometry

- The Part: Stamped/welded CR Steel
- Approx Size: Small-Large; .005"-.5 lbs.
- Scope: Plate Tin .00005" (i.e., "Flash")
while covering all surfaces (inc. welds)

- The Part: Tie-down .027" Copper
- Approx Size: .7"W x 1.5"L, .012 lbs.
- Scope: Plate Tin .0002" MIN; without
damaging part

- The Part: Stamped Part .089" Copper
- Approx Size: 2" x 4.2" x .209", .057 lb.
- Scope: Plate Tin .0001" - .0003"; Parts
are RoHS Compliant

- The Part: Stamped .024" Copper
- Approx Size: .45"W x 3.5"L; .0089 lb.
- Scope: Plate Tin .0002" MIN without
damaging part

- The Part: Machined .089" Lead
- Approx Size: 2.6"W x 5.9"L; .35 lb.
- Scope: Plate Tin .0002" MIN; without
damaging very delicate part

- The Part: Stamped .135" Copper
- Approx Size: 1.25"W x 5.5"L, .26 lb.
- Scope: Plate Tin .0002" MIN; Parts are
RoHS Compliant

- The Part: Precision steel/babbit
bearing - Approx Size: Set of 2 halves
4.5"D x4"L - Scope: Plate Tin .00005"-.0001"; Parts
are RoHS Compliant

- The Part: Buss Bar - Copper
- Approx Size: .183" x 2.5" x 4.6"; .9 lb.
- Scope: Plate Tin .0001"-.0003"; Parts
are RoHS Compliant
Tin Plating Service Details
- Plating Material
- Tin
- Substrate
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- Copper
Brass - Steel
Lead
- Copper
- Plating Characteristics
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- Protection
Conductivity
- Solderability
- Protection
- Processes
- Electropolishing
- Equipment
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- Barrel
- Rack
- Pre-Plate Operations
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- Cleaning
- Post-Plate Operations
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- Bake
- Hydrogen Embrittlement Relief
- Tin Finish
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- Bright
- Acid Matte (Solderable)
- Standards
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- ASTM B545
MIL T-10727 - Company Specifications
- ASTM B545
- Plating Thickness
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- .0001in. to .001 in.
- Part Length
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- Barrel: Up to 18 in.
- Rack: Up to 30 in.
- Barrel: Up to 18 in.
- Part Weight
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- Barrel: .005 lbs. to 1 lb.
- Rack: Up to 50 lbs.
- Inspection
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- Wet Lab
X-Ray - Plating Thickness
Adhesion
- Wet Lab
- Testing
- Salt Spray
- Quality Plan
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- Racks Used
Process Steps - Electrical Settings and times
Photos
- Racks Used
- Additional Services
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- Count
Pack
Label - Bar Code
Ship
- Count
- Production Volume
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- 1 to 100,000 parts
- Typical Lead Time
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- 2 to 3 days
- Same Day Rush Service (No Charge)
- Industry Focus
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- Automotive
Agriculture
Electrical
Food Service
Medical - Research
Pharmaceutical
Marine
- Automotive
- Intended Application
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- Springs
Chaplets
Radiation Shieldsbr/> Pumps
Filters - Relays
Contactors
Buss Bars
Mechanical Parts
- Springs
- Industry Standards
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- ISO Compliant
ASTM
ANSI
QQ - AMS
MIL
RoHS
- ISO Compliant
- Environment
- OSHA Inspection: No Exposure
- File Formats
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- JPG