Bright Silver Plating
For customers seeking a finish that provides visible light reflection, heat conductivity, and electrical conductivity, Gleco offers AMS-2410, AMS-2411, AMS-2412, ASTM B700, and QQ-S-365 bright silver plating. The brightest of three grades of silver plating (Type-I Matte, Type-II Semi-Bright, and Type-III Bright), bright silver plating delivers optimum aesthetic value.
Bright Silver Plating
Silver is electrodeposited according to the following process:
- Cleaning is performed to remove any surface contaminants (e.g., oil, grease, etc.).
- The solution is prepared according to the substrate and desired result.
- The part is lowered into the plating solution for the silver electrodeposition.
- Additional treatments, such as passivation or heat treating, are applied (based on need).
Material Capabilities
Bright silver plating can be used on the following materials:
- Magnesium
- Brass
- Bronze
- Copper
- Stainless Steel
- Steel
- Aluminum
- Nickel
Benefits of Silver Plating
Silver plating is used for its numerous benefits, including:
- Aesthetics
- Antibacterial properties
- High solderability
- Corrosion and wear resistance
- Electrical and thermal conductivity
- Lubricity
- Ductility
Typical Silver Plating Applications
Silver plating is used by the aerospace, energy, medical, military, oil and gas, semiconductor and transportation industries to deposit silver solutions onto:
- Microwave components
- Stamped switch contacts
- Connectors
- Busbars
- Bearings
- Semiconductors
If you’re searching for an experienced Bright Silver Plating provider that employs environmentally responsible and regulatory-compliant processes to provide cost-effective finishing solutions, contact Gleco Plating.