PLATING EQUIPMENT

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Anode Bags & Baskets – Filters – Heating & Cooling – Solution Agitation – Baskets & Dryers – Plating Barrels – Rectifiers – Tanks

METAL PLATING EQUIPMENT

Luster-On supplies the most productive and reliable equipment for the metal plating industry and provides top-of-the-line customer service, to make sure you understand the product and it continues to work properly. Your Luster-On sales/service representative has the experience to help you choose the most economical and best brand for your metal finishing needs.

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ANODE BAGS AND BASKETS

Chemical Resistance Chart

Resistance TypeCottonNylonPolypropylenePolyesterTeflon
Maximum Temp.180 F200 F180 F200 F500 F
Specify Density1.501.140.91.382.30
Biological ResistanceNo EffectNo EffectExcellentNo EffectNo Effect
Resistance to AlkalisGoodGoodExcellentFairExcellent
Resistance to Mineral AcidsPoorPoorExcellentFairExcellent
Resistance to Organic AcidsPoorPoorExcellentFairExcellent
Resistance to AgentsFairFairGoodGoodExcellent
Resistance to Oxidizing AgentsFairFairGoodGoodExcellent
Resistance to Organic SolventsVery GoodVery GoodExcellentGoodExcellent

For Best Results Consider the Following:

  • Hook length is measured from 1” above the solution freeboard to the top of the anode buss bar
  • Basket bodies should stick out of the solution by a minimum of 1”
  • Anode basket depth should be approx. 2” shorter than the work part depth
  • Optimum spacing between anode baskets approx. 6”
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Useful Information (Rough Estimates)

Anode Metal2-1/2 x 6” x Basket2” Diameter Cylindrical
Nickel Chips3 lbs. per inch depth4/5 lb. per inch depth
Copper Nuggets2-1/2 lbs. per inch depth3/4 lb. per inch depth
Copper Balls2 lbs. per inch depth5/8 lb. per inch depth
Zinc Balls1-3/4 lbs. per inch dept1/2 lb. per inch depth
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FILTERS AND PUMPS

Filters, Pumps, Filter Presses, Filter Bags, Filter Cartridges, Vertical Pumps, Horizontal Pumps, Bag Filters, Carbon Cartridges, Carbon Bags, Magnetic Drive Pumps, Diaphragm Pumps, Peristaltic Pumps, Proportioning Pumps

heating and cooling

HEATING AND COOLING

Everything to bring your process baths to the proper operating temperature and keep them there. Electric Heaters, Coils, Temperature Controllers, Heat Exchangers, Chillers, Steam Solenoid Valves, Strainers

MIXERS AND SOLUTION AGITATION

DRYERS

BASKETS AND DRYERS

PLATING BARRELS

PLATING BARRELS
RECTIFIERS AND POWER SUPPLIES

RECTIFIERS AND POWER SUPPLIES

Periodic Reverse, Pulse Rectifiers, Bussing, Saddles, Remote Controls, End of Cycle Timers, AMP Totalizers, Automatic Ramping

TANKS

Steel, Stainless Steel, Steel/Koroseal Lined, Poly-Propylene, Fiberglass Tanks, Modular Tank Lines, Cylindrical Holding Tanks

TANKS
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