Silver Plating Services (QQ-S-365 / AMS 2410)

Silver plating brings the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal, excellent solderability, and anti-galling lubricity at high temperature. Gleco plates silver — matte, semi-bright, or bright — to

AS9100D

ISO 9001:2015

ITAR Registered

Rowlett & McAllen, TX

📍 Available at: Rowlett, TX (Dallas–Fort Worth) & McAllen, TX (Rio Grande Valley)

AMS 2410/2411/2412

at our AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certified, ITAR Registered Texas plants.

Silver plated fasteners in bulk after plating — Silver plated fasteners run in bulk. Silver is chosen for conductivity and anti-galling, not appearance.

QQ-S-365

ASTM B700

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Silver Plating Specifications

Governing specs	QQ-S-365; ASTM B700; AMS 2410 / 2411 / 2412
Finish types (QQ-S-365)	Type I matte; Type II semi-bright; Type III bright
Grades	Grade A (with tarnish-resistant chromate); Grade B (no supplementary treatment)
Thickness	≥ 0.0005 in on significant surfaces typical; heavy electrical contact work 0.005–0.010 in
Underplate	Nickel and/or copper strike standard on ferrous and copper alloys
Typical uses	High-current contacts, bus hardware, RF components, anti-galling high-temp fasteners, bearing surfaces

See also: silver plating overview, bright silver, semi-bright silver, matte silver.

Silver Plating FAQ

Why specify silver plating?

Silver has the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal, excellent solderability, and natural lubricity and anti-galling performance at high temperature — which is why it is specified for high-current contacts, bus hardware, RF components, and engine-section fasteners.

Silver tarnishes — how is that handled?

Where contact resistance matters, we apply a supplementary anti-tarnish (chromate) treatment (QQ-S-365 Grade A). Grade B is supplied where a topcoat is not wanted.

Do you apply an underplate under silver?

Yes. A nickel and/or copper strike is standard on ferrous and copper-alloy substrates to improve adhesion and block diffusion.

What specifications and finishes do you plate?

QQ-S-365 (Type I matte, Type II semi-bright, Type III bright), ASTM B700, and AMS 2410/2411/2412, with thickness per your drawing.

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Silver Plating Services (QQ-S-365 / AMS 2410)

Silver Plating Specifications

Silver Plating FAQ

Why specify silver plating?

Silver tarnishes — how is that handled?

Do you apply an underplate under silver?

What specifications and finishes do you plate?

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