Standard Plating and Finishing

Chromate conversion coatings are also called chemical film coatings, or  Alodine or Irridite (trade names) coatings. They produce a very thin protective coating. Used mainly on aluminum or aluminum alloys, chemical conversion coating provides a protective layer against corrosion and can be used as a primer for paint.  Extra benefits accrue when the coating is sealed. This coating can be used for protection at the same time when low electrical resistance is needed.  

Erie Plating provides both hexavalent and trivalent chromate conversion. Trivalent chromate conversion coatings are nontoxic, RoHS-compliant, Nadcap-certified alternative to hexavalent chromate conversion coatings.

Type II sulfuric anodizing places aluminum in a sulfuric bath and uses current to build up the aluminum oxide on the and near the metal surface.  This process provides corrosion and wear-resistance, and can be used as a base for paint.  The specific process will affect the coating thickness, while adding a seal can enhance the protective benefits.

Type I Chromic Acid Anodizing passes an electrical flow (anodizing) through a chromic acid solution. This creates a thin aluminum oxide film that is non-reactive, a good primer base, and corrosion-resistant. This is a favored coating for parts undergoing high-stress, such as in the aerospace industry.

Electropolishing uses current flow in a chemical bath to smooth a metal surface by removing surface material. It reduces the surface roughness by preferentially eroding micro-peaks. It is used to passivate (make the surface less reactive), and deburr metal parts.  The end result is a very clean and smooth finish.

Creates a thin aluminum oxide film, which preserves and protects Aluminum components.

Creates a thin aluminum oxide film, which preserves and protects Aluminum components.

Type I Chromic Acid Anodizing passes an electrical flow (anodizing) through a chromic acid solution. This creates a thin aluminum oxide film that is non-reactive, a good primer base, and corrosion-resistant. This is a favored coating for parts undergoing high-stress, such as in the aerospace industry.

Type I Chromic Acid Anodizing passes an electrical flow (anodizing) through a chromic acid solution. This creates a thin aluminum oxide film that is non-reactive, a good primer base, and corrosion-resistant. This is a favored coating for parts undergoing high-stress, such as in the aerospace industry.

Type II sulfuric anodizing places aluminum in a sulfuric bath and uses current to build up the aluminum oxide on the and near the metal surface.  This process provides corrosion and wear-resistance, and can be used as a base for paint.  The specific process will affect the coating thickness, while adding a seal can enhance the protective benefits.

Sulfuric Acid Anodizing with Color provides the same corrosion and abrasion resistance as sulfuric acid anodizing with a color dye finish.

Hydrogen embrittlement relief  uses an industrial oven at a specified temperature to bake the hydrogen out of a part. Excess hydrogen can happen during pre-plating processes such as cleaning and pickling, or during electrolytic plating procedures, and can lead to brittleness and cracking if not removed.

Cadmium plating provides good protection against rust and corrosion in salt atmospheres and at low thickness, enhanced when it is sealed. It is resistant to mold and bacteria growth, with low electrical resistance and exceptional conductivity. It has favorable compatibility with aluminum to avoid galvanic corrosion.  It has natural lubricity (low-friction) properties.

Gold plating deposits a thin layer of gold onto the surface of another metal, by chemical or electrochemical plating. With  only a thin layer of gold required, it can be cost-effective. Gold has excellent resistance against wear, which can critical for electronic contacts and parts.

Nickel coatings can be very hard and durable, and are often used in applications requiring wear resistance. Nickel has a wide range of properties depending on how it is applied. The nickel layer can be decorative or "bright," provide corrosion resistance, wear resistance, or used to build up worn or undersized parts. It is often used as an undercoating.

Barrel Tin finishes have the advantages of good adhesion, good ductility (ability to be deformed), an excellent lubricity (low-friction) surface finish, extended resistance to corrosion and rust, and  tough resistance to wear and temperature.

Our Barrel Zinc products are RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliant. Hexavalent chromium is the concern with chromate conversion coatings on zinc. The RoHS Directive restricts hexavalent chromium, but does not restrict less hazardous trivalent chromium, which is used in our zinc processing. Zinc trivalent chromate coatings, also called zinc passivation coatings, provide an excellent, inexpensive, attractive finish and good corrosion resistance.

Nickel coatings can be very hard and durable, and are often used in applications requiring wear resistance. Nickel has a wide range of properties depending on how it is applied. The nickel layer can be decorative or "bright," provide corrosion resistance, wear resistance, or used to build up worn or undersized parts. It is often used as an undercoating.

Cadmium plating provides good protection against rust and corrosion in salt atmospheres and at low thickness, enhanced when it is sealed. It is resistant to mold and bacteria growth, with low electrical resistance and exceptional conductivity. It has favorable compatibility with aluminum to avoid galvanic corrosion.  It has natural lubricity (low-friction) properties.

Cadmium plating provides good protection against rust and corrosion in salt atmospheres and at low thickness, enhanced when it is sealed. It is resistant to mold and bacteria growth, with low electrical resistance and exceptional conductivity. It has favorable compatibility with aluminum to avoid galvanic corrosion.  It has natural lubricity (low-friction) properties.

Chromate conversion coatings are also called chemical film coatings, or  Alodine or Irridite (trade names) coatings. They produce a very thin protective coating. Used mainly on aluminum or aluminum alloys, chemical conversion coating provides a protective layer against corrosion and can be used as a primer for paint.  Extra benefits accrue when the coating is sealed. This coating can be used for protection at the same time when low electrical resistance is needed.  

Erie Plating provides both hexavalent and trivalent chromate conversion. Trivalent chromate conversion coatings are nontoxic, RoHS-compliant, Nadcap-certified alternative to hexavalent chromate conversion coatings.

Environmentally friendly metal finishing solution on aluminum for paint-base and other top-coat solutions.

Chromate conversion coatings are also called chemical film coatings, or  Alodine or Irridite (trade names) coatings. They produce a very thin protective coating. Used mainly on aluminum or aluminum alloys, chemical conversion coating provides a protective layer against corrosion and can be used as a primer for paint.  Extra benefits accrue when the coating is sealed. This coating can be used for protection at the same time when low electrical resistance is needed.  

Erie Plating provides both hexavalent and trivalent chromate conversion. Trivalent chromate conversion coatings are nontoxic, RoHS-compliant, Nadcap-certified alternative to hexavalent chromate conversion coatings.

Environmentally friendly metal finishing solution on aluminum for paint-base and other top-coat solutions.

Chromate conversion coatings are also called chemical film coatings, or  Alodine or Irridite (trade names) coatings. They produce a very thin protective coating. Used mainly on aluminum or aluminum alloys, chemical conversion coating provides a protective layer against corrosion and can be used as a primer for paint.  Extra benefits accrue when the coating is sealed. This coating can be used for protection at the same time when low electrical resistance is needed.  

Erie Plating provides both hexavalent and trivalent chromate conversion. Trivalent chromate conversion coatings are nontoxic, RoHS-compliant, Nadcap-certified alternative to hexavalent chromate conversion coatings.

Chromate conversion coatings are also called chemical film coatings, or  Alodine or Irridite (trade names) coatings. They produce a very thin protective coating. Used mainly on aluminum or aluminum alloys, chemical conversion coating provides a protective layer against corrosion and can be used as a primer for paint.  Extra benefits accrue when the coating is sealed. This coating can be used for protection at the same time when low electrical resistance is needed.  

Erie Plating provides both hexavalent and trivalent chromate conversion. Trivalent chromate conversion coatings are nontoxic, RoHS-compliant, Nadcap-certified alternative to hexavalent chromate conversion coatings.

Environmentally friendly metal finishing solution on aluminum for paint-base and other top-coat solutions.

Our Barrel Zinc products are RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliant. Hexavalent chromium is the concern with chromate conversion coatings on zinc. The RoHS Directive restricts hexavalent chromium, but does not restrict less hazardous trivalent chromium, which is used in our zinc processing. Zinc trivalent chromate coatings, also called zinc passivation coatings, provide an excellent, inexpensive, attractive finish and good corrosion resistance.

Chrome plating is a cosmetic finish that provides corrosion and abrasion resistance. It is also used for its decorative appearance. Please read our flyer for details.

Type I Chromic Acid Anodizing passes an electrical flow (anodizing) through a chromic acid solution. This creates a thin aluminum oxide film that is non-reactive, a good primer base, and corrosion-resistant. This is a favored coating for parts undergoing high-stress, such as in the aerospace industry.

Creates a thin aluminum oxide film, which preserves and protects Aluminum components.

Passivation is a process to provide a protective coating on metal to make it less reactive to its environment, preventing corrosion. For stainless steel, the problem is free iron on the metal surface. Passivation creates a protective oxide layer to shield the metal surface.

Ultra-sonic cleaning removes oils, cutting and machining oils, metal chips and surface contamination prior to metal finishing processing.

Our Barrel Zinc products are RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliant. Hexavalent chromium is the concern with chromate conversion coatings on zinc. The RoHS Directive restricts hexavalent chromium, but does not restrict less hazardous trivalent chromium, which is used in our zinc processing. Zinc trivalent chromate coatings, also called zinc passivation coatings, provide an excellent, inexpensive, attractive finish and good corrosion resistance.

Copper plating provides surface protection, an electrical conductive surface, and can be used as an undercoat base for copper, nickel, chrome plating, as well as a mask for nitriding.

Chrome plating is a cosmetic finish that provides corrosion and abrasion resistance. It is also used for its decorative appearance. Please read our flyer for details.

Electropolishing uses current flow in a chemical bath to smooth a metal surface by removing surface material. It reduces the surface roughness by preferentially eroding micro-peaks. It is used to passivate (make the surface less reactive), and deburr metal parts.  The end result is a very clean and smooth finish.

Electroless nickel plating is used to provide protection from wear and abrasion, resistance against corrosion, and add hardness to parts of all conditions. Each nickel phosphorus alloy coating has particular advantages depending on the application and type of nickel alloy used in the process.

Electropolishing uses current flow in a chemical bath to smooth a metal surface by removing surface material. It reduces the surface roughness by preferentially eroding micro-peaks. It is used to passivate (make the surface less reactive), and deburr metal parts.  The end result is a very clean and smooth finish.

Gold plating deposits a thin layer of gold onto the surface of another metal, by chemical or electrochemical plating. With  only a thin layer of gold required, it can be cost-effective. Gold has excellent resistance against wear, which can critical for electronic contacts and parts.

Creates a thin aluminum oxide film, which preserves and protects Aluminum components.

Chromate conversion coatings are also called chemical film coatings, or  Alodine or Irridite (trade names) coatings. They produce a very thin protective coating. Used mainly on aluminum or aluminum alloys, chemical conversion coating provides a protective layer against corrosion and can be used as a primer for paint.  Extra benefits accrue when the coating is sealed. This coating can be used for protection at the same time when low electrical resistance is needed.  

Erie Plating provides both hexavalent and trivalent chromate conversion. Trivalent chromate conversion coatings are nontoxic, RoHS-compliant, Nadcap-certified alternative to hexavalent chromate conversion coatings.

Chrome plating is a cosmetic finish that provides corrosion and abrasion resistance. It is also used for its decorative appearance. Please read our flyer for details.

Chrome plating is a cosmetic finish that provides corrosion and abrasion resistance. It is also used for its decorative appearance. Please read our flyer for details.

Chromate conversion coatings are also called chemical film coatings, or  Alodine or Irridite (trade names) coatings. They produce a very thin protective coating. Used mainly on aluminum or aluminum alloys, chemical conversion coating provides a protective layer against corrosion and can be used as a primer for paint.  Extra benefits accrue when the coating is sealed. This coating can be used for protection at the same time when low electrical resistance is needed.  

Erie Plating provides both hexavalent and trivalent chromate conversion. Trivalent chromate conversion coatings are nontoxic, RoHS-compliant, Nadcap-certified alternative to hexavalent chromate conversion coatings.

Masking is used in almost all metal finishing application to shield areas of the part from being coated. Holes or threads for bolts, for example, may not need to be finished. Masking can be used to preserve accurate dimensions on precision parts, retain conductivity, or be used when a part needs a complex application of several finishes.

Nickel coatings can be very hard and durable, and are often used in applications requiring wear resistance. Nickel has a wide range of properties depending on how it is applied. The nickel layer can be decorative or "bright," provide corrosion resistance, wear resistance, or used to build up worn or undersized parts. It is often used as an undercoating.

X-ray thickness testing, or XRF, is a non-destructive way to test the thickness of a coating. When bombarded with X-rays, secondary rays (fluorescent rays) are emitted from the metal. The strength of these rays can determine the coating thickness.

Pangborn is a company name. Its shot blasting equipment and solutions reduce costly inefficiencies by eliminating multiple blast cycles, and excessive abrasive consumption.

Passivation is a process to provide a protective coating on metal to make it less reactive to its environment, preventing corrosion. For stainless steel, the problem is free iron on the metal surface. Passivation creates a protective oxide layer to shield the metal surface.

Plating is adding a surface covering to metal using a chemical or electrochemical process. Plating in industry is used to protect against corrosion, increase resistance to wear, change electrical conductivity, reduce friction, improve the adherence of paint or other coatings, and for other desirable purposes.  Plating is used to decorate objects, such as decorative chrome, and jewelry is often plated to give a silver or gold finish.

Polishing enhances appearance, prevents contamination, removes oxidation, creates a reflective surface, as well as deterring corrosion. Over time, metal surfaces can tarnish due to contact with the oxygen in the air (oxidation), or in the case of sterling silver, contact with other contaminants.

Cadmium plating provides good protection against rust and corrosion in salt atmospheres and at low thickness, enhanced when it is sealed. It is resistant to mold and bacteria growth, with low electrical resistance and exceptional conductivity. It has favorable compatibility with aluminum to avoid galvanic corrosion.  It has natural lubricity (low-friction) properties.

Gold plating deposits a thin layer of gold onto the surface of another metal, by chemical or electrochemical plating. With  only a thin layer of gold required, it can be cost-effective. Gold has excellent resistance against wear, which can critical for electronic contacts and parts.

Our Barrel Zinc products are RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliant. Hexavalent chromium is the concern with chromate conversion coatings on zinc. The RoHS Directive restricts hexavalent chromium, but does not restrict less hazardous trivalent chromium, which is used in our zinc processing. Zinc trivalent chromate coatings, also called zinc passivation coatings, provide an excellent, inexpensive, attractive finish and good corrosion resistance.

A salt spray test is testing method that uses a saline environment to measure the extended corrosion resistance of metal coatings and paints.

Creates a thin aluminum oxide film, which preserves and protects Aluminum components.

Type II sulfuric anodizing places aluminum in a sulfuric bath and uses current to build up the aluminum oxide on the and near the metal surface.  This process provides corrosion and wear-resistance, and can be used as a base for paint.  The specific process will affect the coating thickness, while adding a seal can enhance the protective benefits.

Type I Chromic Acid Anodizing passes an electrical flow (anodizing) through a chromic acid solution. This creates a thin aluminum oxide film that is non-reactive, a good primer base, and corrosion-resistant. This is a favored coating for parts undergoing high-stress, such as in the aerospace industry.

Sulfuric Acid Anodizing with Color provides the same corrosion and abrasion resistance as sulfuric acid anodizing with a color dye finish.

Electroless nickel plating is used to provide protection from wear and abrasion, resistance against corrosion, and add hardness to parts of all conditions. Each nickel phosphorus alloy coating has particular advantages depending on the application and type of nickel alloy used in the process.

Passivation is a process to provide a protective coating on metal to make it less reactive to its environment, preventing corrosion. For stainless steel, the problem is free iron on the metal surface. Passivation creates a protective oxide layer to shield the metal surface.

Type II sulfuric anodizing places aluminum in a sulfuric bath and uses current to build up the aluminum oxide on the and near the metal surface.  This process provides corrosion and wear-resistance, and can be used as a base for paint.  The specific process will affect the coating thickness, while adding a seal can enhance the protective benefits.

Cadmium plating provides good protection against rust and corrosion in salt atmospheres and at low thickness, enhanced when it is sealed. It is resistant to mold and bacteria growth, with low electrical resistance and exceptional conductivity. It has favorable compatibility with aluminum to avoid galvanic corrosion.  It has natural lubricity (low-friction) properties.

Passivation is a process to provide a protective coating on metal to make it less reactive to its environment, preventing corrosion. For stainless steel, the problem is free iron on the metal surface. Passivation creates a protective oxide layer to shield the metal surface.

Type II sulfuric anodizing places aluminum in a sulfuric bath and uses current to build up the aluminum oxide on the and near the metal surface.  This process provides corrosion and wear-resistance, and can be used as a base for paint.  The specific process will affect the coating thickness, while adding a seal can enhance the protective benefits.

Sulfuric Acid Anodizing with Color provides the same corrosion and abrasion resistance as sulfuric acid anodizing with a color dye finish.

Creates a thin aluminum oxide film, which preserves and protects Aluminum components.

Barrel Tin finishes have the advantages of good adhesion, good ductility (ability to be deformed), an excellent lubricity (low-friction) surface finish, extended resistance to corrosion and rust, and  tough resistance to wear and temperature.

Our Barrel Zinc products are RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliant. Hexavalent chromium is the concern with chromate conversion coatings on zinc. The RoHS Directive restricts hexavalent chromium, but does not restrict less hazardous trivalent chromium, which is used in our zinc processing. Zinc trivalent chromate coatings, also called zinc passivation coatings, provide an excellent, inexpensive, attractive finish and good corrosion resistance.

Tumble burnishing, also called tumble finishing, or just tumbling, is placing metal parts in a barrel with an abrasive media and rotating the barrel. Sometimes called barrel finishing, tumbling can smooth, deburr, clean and polish metal parts. The same process in nature produces "sea glass."

Sulfuric Acid Anodizing with Color provides the same corrosion and abrasion resistance as sulfuric acid anodizing with a color dye finish.

Type I Chromic Acid Anodizing passes an electrical flow (anodizing) through a chromic acid solution. This creates a thin aluminum oxide film that is non-reactive, a good primer base, and corrosion-resistant. This is a favored coating for parts undergoing high-stress, such as in the aerospace industry.

Cadmium plating provides good protection against rust and corrosion in salt atmospheres and at low thickness, enhanced when it is sealed. It is resistant to mold and bacteria growth, with low electrical resistance and exceptional conductivity. It has favorable compatibility with aluminum to avoid galvanic corrosion.  It has natural lubricity (low-friction) properties.

Vibaratory Finishing involves putting material, called the media, in a container with metal parts, and vibrating the container. The interaction of the material and metal parts deburrs, cleans, and smooths the metal parts.

X-ray thickness testing, or XRF, is a non-destructive way to test the thickness of a coating. When bombarded with X-rays, secondary rays (fluorescent rays) are emitted from the metal. The strength of these rays can determine the coating thickness.

Our Barrel Zinc products are RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliant. Hexavalent chromium is the concern with chromate conversion coatings on zinc. The RoHS Directive restricts hexavalent chromium, but does not restrict less hazardous trivalent chromium, which is used in our zinc processing. Zinc trivalent chromate coatings, also called zinc passivation coatings, provide an excellent, inexpensive, attractive finish and good corrosion resistance.

Our Barrel Zinc products are RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliant. Hexavalent chromium is the concern with chromate conversion coatings on zinc. The RoHS Directive restricts hexavalent chromium, but does not restrict less hazardous trivalent chromium, which is used in our zinc processing. Zinc trivalent chromate coatings, also called zinc passivation coatings, provide an excellent, inexpensive, attractive finish and good corrosion resistance.

Our Barrel Zinc products are RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliant. Hexavalent chromium is the concern with chromate conversion coatings on zinc. The RoHS Directive restricts hexavalent chromium, but does not restrict less hazardous trivalent chromium, which is used in our zinc processing. Zinc trivalent chromate coatings, also called zinc passivation coatings, provide an excellent, inexpensive, attractive finish and good corrosion resistance.

Our Barrel Zinc products are RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliant. Hexavalent chromium is the concern with chromate conversion coatings on zinc. The RoHS Directive restricts hexavalent chromium, but does not restrict less hazardous trivalent chromium, which is used in our zinc processing. Zinc trivalent chromate coatings, also called zinc passivation coatings, provide an excellent, inexpensive, attractive finish and good corrosion resistance.