Use our Copper Electrode and you can make savings on copper plating solution of between 40 and 50 percent.
Copper Electrode
£7.95 + VAT
Using a copper electrode for copper brush plating means the copper in the electrode replaces the copper from the plating solution, so you can save between 40% and 50% on the cost of solution. For further guidance on choosing the right electrode for brush plating please click HERE to see our Electroplating Manual.
| Features | Benefits |
| Made from pure copper, it dissolves in the plating solution | The copper in the electrode replaces the copper from the plating solution, so you can save between 40% and 50% on the cost of solution. It can also save you time as once you’ve dipped your swab in the plating solution, you don’t have to keep dipping it back – the copper from the electrode gets plated instead. If you intend to rely on this, we recommend you mix our Thickener with the Copper Plating Solution to make sure the swab doesn’t dry out and electrical contact is maintained. |
Choosing the right electrode for brush electroplating
Choosing the right electrode for the kind of brush plating you intend to do can help you saving money as well as achieve good plating results.
If you are silver brush plating using a silver electrode can help your silver brush plating solution last longer, as some of the silver in the electrode is used in the plating process, along with the silver in the silver brush plating solution.
We sell a large range of different electrodes in different sizes. Our Large and Extra Large Flat Electrodes are great for brush plating large, flat areas. They really speed up plating time and help you to ensure you're plating to a high standard.
The table below will help you to quickly decide which electrode to use for your selected plating job.
Electrode Picker
| Plating Process | 1st Choice of Electrode | 2nd Choice of Electrode |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome Stripping | Stainless Steel | NA |
| ActiCleaning/Activating | Carbon | Platinum |
| Copper plating | Copper | Carbon |
| Black chrome Plating | Carbon | NA |
| Silver plating | Silver | Platinum/Carbon |
| Gold plating | Platinum | Carbon |
| Nickel plating | Nickel | Carbon |
| White palladium plating | Platinum | Carbon |
| Rose Gold Plating | Carbon | NA |
- When chrome stripping, only the stainless steel electrode should be used.
- The carbon electrode can be used for a range of plating processes but it will wear out with use and discolour your swab (this hasn’t any effect on the quality of plate).
- The platinum electrode plates to a very high standard and won’t wear down or discolour your swab.
Electrode Maintenance
You may find that with regular use and over an extended period of time, some dulling or staining may build up on your electrodes. To remove any marks that can’t be easily wiped off, connect the wand handle that has been fitted with a platinum electrode to the red lead and join a stainless steel electrode (with a swab) to the end of a black lead and brush at 5 to 7 volts with ActiClean. Carry on brushing until all marks have been removed.
NB Do not use any form of abrasive material to remove dull patches or staining, as this will damage the surface of your electrode and impair plating.
Dimensions: 100mm x 6mm diameter
Copper content: 99.9%
Operating current density: not more than 5 amps/dm2
General guide;
Certain small items, for example Swabs, Nibs and Plating Pens can be sent by normal post within the UK
- The courier option for UK deliveries is FedEx
- Free UK mainland delivery available on orders over £200
- International orders usually 3-5 working days.
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