Nickel plating kits
- Easy to use
- Economical
- Reusable and very rewarding
Electroplate directly on steel, iron, brass, bronze, gunmetal, copper also on welded,
silver soldered and brazed joints.
The Nickel plating process allows a deposit of .001" (25 micron) per hour
These kits are a scaled down version of a commercial Nickel plating plant, the true
industrial Nickel plating process at your finger tips. A lasting professional, decorative
water resistant matt or lustrous finish can be acheived without any previous experience.
Nickel plating can be used to reclaim worn out or over machined
surfaces.
From a rusted component to a Nickel plated lasting showpiece in
three hours.
For decorative work Nickel plating will range from 1/2 hour up to 3 hours
according to the thickness of the Nickel plate required. The plating solution is reusable.
1kg of the Nickel salts (as supplied in the workshop kit) will last for 0ver 13,000 sq cm
of .001 (25 micron) Nickel plating without the need to replenish or replace. The salts
will store for many years in liquid or solid form. Nickel plating can be carried out at
any temperature from 15 degC up to 35 degC, although slightly better results are obtained
at 24degC or higher.
The comprehensive instructions supplied with each Nickel plating kit will
guide you through all the stages of the plating process from the initial preparation of
the parts to be Nickel plated through to the finished product with hints and tips to get
the very best from your kit.
The Nickel plating process can be used as a substitute for Zinc or
Cadmium plating. The finish is dictated by the preparation. For a matt finish wire
brushins is sufficient. If the surfaces are polished prior to being electroplated they can
be buffed up to acheive the beautiful sheen of the original.
Kit Contents
| 1kg of Nickel plating salts |
Makes approx 6 litres |
| 2 Nickel plating anodes |
gives 1,000 sq inches of plating |
| 150g of degreasing salts |
makes 5 litres of degreaser |
| 150g fine pumice powder |
to scour the parts before plating |
| 30m of copper wire |
to suspend the objects |
| 1 set of comparator papers |
to check the condition of the solution |
| 1 set of instructions |
comprehensive instructions and tips |
| 5 pairs of polythene gloves |
to avoid contaminating the degreased parts |
Extra items you will need
A plastic bowl or bucket or small fish tank
12v battery or a 12vdc battery charger
1 or more standard automotive type 12v bulbs
The kit is available in three sizes.
Workshop kit contains as per table above
Mid tec kit contains twice the amount of materials plus a hydrometer and a thermometer.
Maxi tec as per mid tec plus cathode bars, thermostatic heater, current control panel
and dry acid salts.
THE NEW ZINCFAST XL ZINC PLATING
SYSTEM
The •Zincfast XL is a new bright-zinc
plating process totally Cyanide
free
Formulated to produce a bright Zinc deposit on Steel and
Iron.
"Zincfast XL" is ideal for Motorcycle and Car Components and because
it operates at an electrolytic efficency of nearly 100%, it will not
interfere with the molecular structure of the Steel, therefore it is
suitable for all types of fasteners.
THE VALUE OF ZINC AS a RUST-PROOF FINISH FOR IRON AND STEEL HAS LONG BEEN
APPRECIATED. ZINC PLATING IS BEING USED ON AN INCREASING SCALE, PARTICULARLY
FOR COMPONENTS WHICH WOULD FORMERLY HAVE BEEN CADMIUM PLATED.
THE PROTECTION GIVEN TO THE STEEL IS NOT DUE TO AN ENVELOPE EFFECT"
ALONE, BY REASON OF THE ZINC FORMING A CONTINUOUS COATING OVER THE WHOLE
ARTICLE, BUT IS LARGELY DUE TO ITS BEHAVIOUR AS THE ANODE IN ANY
ELECTRO-CHEMICAL REACTION THAT MAY OCCUR, THE RESULT BEING THAT THE ZINC
CORRODES PREFERENTIALLY TO THE UNDERLYING METAL TO AVOID~ COMPLETE CORROSION OF
THE PROTECTIVE FILM THE ZINC CREATES A TENACIOUS OXIDE SKIN WHICH RESISTS ANY
FURTHER ATTACK. THE "PASSIVATING" PROCESS TOUGHENS THE OUTER LAYER AND
ENHANCES FURTHER THE RUST PROOF QUALITIES OF THE COATING, PROLONGING THE LIFE OF
THE BASIS METAL.
ZINC FAST IS A COMPLETE SYSTEM
It has made it possible for the small Operator to achieve
fully professional results without any previous experience in
electro-plating. "Zincfast XL" gives excellent value for money
and, most important, allows the user full Control of the operation.
How fast is "Zincfast XL"? A 10 MicrQn (UN) Average coating
is
achieved in less than 2Q minutes. PassivatiOn takes ;appx.30 secs.
The "WORKSHOP XL" Kit contains all the necessary chemicals for
12 ltrs.Of Plating Solution and 12 litres. of Passivating Solution.
The Degreasant, the Copper Wire for suspending the parts, the pH
papers and high Purity Anodes are all included in the Kit.
To electro-plate you will need a l2Volt battery, Plastic containers
for the Plating and Passivating tanks 'and l2Volt light bulbs for
regulating the Amperage as used with the Nickel Plating System.
| Kit contents |
| 1 xlitre Zinc fast concentrate |
| 1 x2.4kg 625CDP |
| 1 x300g 3AB |
| 1 x500cc IB brightener |
| 1 x250cc MB brightener |
| 1 x250cc wetter |
| 1 x250cc 3CRP passivation |
| 1 x250cc nitric acid |
| 1 x250cc hydrochloric acid |
| 1 x150g activax degreasant |
| 1 x200g sodium hydroxide |
| 1 xcomparator papers |
| 1 xcomparator papers (set2) |
| 5 pairs of gloves |
| 3 xpure zinc anodes |
| 1 reel of copper wire |
| 1 instruction booklet |
You will also need
3 plastc containers
1 metal container
12vdc car battery
12vdc light bulbs
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