Ideal for plating larger areas such as medium sized name plates.
Please note that Spa Plating electrodes are designed to work with our range of electroplating solutions only and are not compatible with electrolytes containing chloride or fluoride particularly at low pH and/or at high temperature.
With our range of flat electrodes, you’ll be able to speed up plating of big objects by up to two to three times. They make light work of plating larger items such as pieces of sculpture or furniture. This not only saves you effort, but of course leads to higher turnover and increased profit margins!
Like our standard electrodes, these flat electrodes come in a range of different metals and sizes to suit different plating jobs.
Below is a step-by-step guide to using the Flat Electrodes to silver plate a copper sculpture.
2. Preparing the surface with MPU and ActiClean
With art objects such as sculpture, you may find that you have to remove a layer of lacquer first. To establish if this is the case, test the surface with the conductivity tester. If it is so, there are a variety of different removers you can use, according to the kind of varnish you’re dealing with, all of which are easily obtainable in your local hardware shop.
Once all traces of the varnish are removed, clean and activate the surface thoroughly with MPU. To complete the job of activating the surface, fit the Flat Stainless Steel Electrode to the red lead and soak the swab as usual with ActiClean. Set the rectifier to 8v and ActiClean the piece thoroughly.
Finishing
There a a number of ways of finishing the surface of the piece, depending on the final effect you’re after. If you want a high, brilliant shine, Spa Plating Silver and Gold Cloth is a good choice. It will bring out the reflectivity of the silver and help to protect the surface from oxidisation.
However, if you’d like a softer, more subtle effect, you could try running the object under the tap and drying it with a paper towel.
Please note that Spa Plating electrodes are designed to work with our range of electroplating solutions only and are not compatible with electrolytes containing chloride or fluoride particularly at low pH and/or at high temperature.
Caring for your platinised electrode: Please do not abrade this electrode as this will
damage the platinum layer and considerably shorten its life.
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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