Cathodes and anodes are the key to the chrome plate process. Click on the video to learn more.

Part 4 discusses the two bus bar design for your chrome plating tank. The benefit of the two bar design is you can plate more parts in the tank simultaneously, than you can with a three bar design. Contact Plating International for more information! Info@PlatingInternational.com

Part 3 discusses the three bus bar design for your chrome plating tank. Contact Plating International for more information! Info@PlatingInternational.com

There are 2 main types of chrome plating tank bussing configurations. Most chrome shops us a three bar or two bar configuration. Also, there is a difference between rectifier bussing and tank bussing. Rectifier bussing - Transmits power from the rectifier to the tank. Tank bussing - transmits power to the bath and the part to be plating. Contact Plating International for more information! Info@PlatingInternational.com

In part 1 of this 4 part short video series, we will help you understand the complicated process of copper bussing your chrome tank properly. General rule : The diameter of the copper should be 1 sq in for each 1,000 amps carried. If the rectifier is more than 20 ft from the plating tank you may need thicker copper. Contact Plating International for more information! Info@PlatingInternational.com

Dry IBC Tote Technology allows you to make liquid chromic acid yourself. Removing all the hassles such as lifting heavy cans, dumping cans / dealing with chromic acid dusting, and triple rinsing multiple cans of hexavalent chrome a year! This technology greatly reduces the risks associated with hexavalent chromium-both from a safety and environmental perspective. Better for your employees, better for the environment, and better for your bottom line.

Benefits of Making Liquids using Dry IBC Totes vs Manufacturing Internally

• Ability to manufacture liquid chromic acid in minutes rather than hours

• Substantial Reduction in “PEL” (Permissible Exposure Limits)

• Adjustable Concentrations for All Applications

• No Cans to Rinse or Dispose of as Hazardous Material

• Same Low Cost for Chromic Acid

Plating International. Inc. also offers Drop-In Tank Liners and Secondary Containment for your Chrome Plating Facility. Contact Us Today!

Are you curious about the benefits of liquid chromic acid? Below, we touch on 4 important topics to remember when making the decisions from dumping cans to liquid chromic acid!

1. Safety

   1. Substantial Reduction in “PEL” (Permissible Exposure Limits)

   2. No exposure to the employee

2. Quality

   1. Automation

   2. Consistent Bath Concentrations

3. Convenience

   1. Easy to add by simple pumps or by opening a valve

   2. No Cans to lift or dump

4. Green

   1. No Cans to Triple Rinse

   2. No Cans to haul of as hazardous waste

• Ability to manufacture liquids as needed (Manufacturing time is 5-10 minutes compared to hours)

  • Add Water by Weight

  • Mix using a tote mixer (we provide)

  • It’s that simple

• No Manufacturing equipment necessary because a Dry IBC CA tote allows you to manufacture within its own packaging

  • Complete Procedure available upon request

• No PEL, No Exposure, No Cans to dispose of, No can to rinse, No Dumping, Minimal to No handling

• We’ve manufactured over 500 totes using this method and out of 500, 100 % passed QC the 1st time.

Plating International Inc.’ s new video discusses why Bob the chrome plater is ready to make the switch to a Flex Kraft switch mode rectifier from his traditional SCR rectifier. Click the video below to learn more!