We offer numerous pure metals and alloy solutions that can be electroplated onto virtually all common metals and alloys used in industry today, including nickel plating and copper plating.

What is our copper plating process?

The SIFCO Process® is a selective, brush plating method of applying metal deposits to localized areas without using an immersion tank. The portable process enables you to plate stationary parts that are either difficult to move or disassemble, making it perfect for industries with specialist applications, such as Aerospace.

What is copper plating used for?

There are many advantages of copper plating, and can be used across many applications and industries. Here are just a few uses of copper:

  • Copper can improve the conductivity.
  • Due to its malleability, it is great for components that bend.
  • Copper offers excellent protection against corrosion.
  • Copper prevents galling on threaded connections.
  • Copper can be built up in high thicknesses to repair mechanically damaged surfaces.

Copper Plating Services

Copper (Acid)

  • Code 2050/5250
  • Common Use Salvage, carburizing stop-off. pit filling deep pits, particularly when some hardness is required. Underlay for nickel (to seal surface where excellent non sacrificial corrosion protection is desired
  • Shelf Life Unlimited when properly stored in room temperature and away from light
  • Taber Wear (mg/1000 cycles) 205
  • Deposit Structure Dense
  • Ductility Excellent
  • Purity of Deposit 99.8%
  • Maximum Thickness One Layer 375 microns 0.015 in
  • Metal Content 60g/l
  • pH 0.5
  • Type Ferrous and Non Ferrous
  • Appearance as Plated Clean copper color and matte
  • Specification Met AMS 2451/6

 

Copper Select® (Heavy Build, Alkaline Specifications)

  • Code 5280
  • Common Use Salvage, carburizing stop-off.
  • Shelf Life Unlimited when properly stored in room temperature and away from light
  • Taber Wear (mg/1000 cycles) tbd
  • Deposit Structure Dense
  • Ductility Fair
  • Purity of Deposit >99%
  • Maximum Thickness One Layer 375 microns 0.015 in
  • Metal Content 80g/l
  • pH 8.5
  • Type Ferrous and Non Ferrous
  • Appearance as Plated Clean copper color and matte
  • Specification Met AMS 2451/6

Copper (Hi-Speed, Acid)

  • Code 2055
  • Common Use Salvage, carburizing stop-off.
  • Shelf Life Unlimited when properly stored in room temperature and away from light
  • Taber Wear (mg/1000 cycles) tbd
  • Deposit Structure Dense
  • Ductility Fair
  • Purity of Deposit >99%
  • Maximum Thickness One Layer 300 microns 0.012 in
  • Metal Content 145g/l
  • pH 1
  • Type Ferrous and Non Ferrous
  • Appearance as Plated Clean copper color and matte
  • Specification Met AMS 2451/6

Copper (Hi-Speed, Alkaline)

  • Code 2056
  • Common Use Salvage, carburizing stop-off.
  • Shelf Life Unlimited when properly stored in room temperature and away from light
  • Taber Wear (mg/1000 cycles) tbd
  • Deposit Structure Dense
  • Ductility Fair
  • Purity of Deposit >99%
  • Maximum Thickness One Layer 375 microns 0.015 in
  • Metal Content 80g/l
  • pH 10
  • Type Ferrous and Non Ferrous
  • Appearance as Plated Clean copper color, semi-bright to bright
  • Specification Met AMS 2451/6

 

Copper (High Speed, Acid)

  • Code 5260
  • Common Use Salvage, carburizing stop-off. Pit filling deep pits, particularly when some hardness is required. Underlay for nickel (to seal surface where excellent non scrificial corrosion protection is desired
  • Shelf Life Unlimited when properly stored in room temperature and away from light
  • Taber Wear (mg/1000 cycles) tbd
  • Deposit Structure Dense
  • Ductility Fair
  • Purity of Deposit >99%
  • Maximum Thickness One Layer 500 microns 0.02 in
  • Metal Content 100g/l
  • pH 1
  • Type Ferrous and Non Ferrous
  • Specification Met AMS 2451/6

 

Copper XHB

  • Code 5305
  • Common Use Salvage, carburizing stop-off.
  • Shelf Life Unlimited when properly stored in room temperature and away from light
  • Taber Wear (mg/1000 cycles) tbd
  • Deposit Structure Dense
  • Ductility Fair
  • Purity of Deposit >99%
  • Maximum Thickness One Layer 500 microns 0.02 in
  • Metal Content 50g/l
  • pH 8.7
  • Type Ferrous and Non Ferrous
  • Specification Met AMS 2451/6

Additional SIFCO ASC deposit applications are available for:

  • Conductivity
  • Corrosion protection
  • Defect repair
  • Dimensional restoration
  • Wear resistance
  • Improved hardness
  • Prebraze
  • Das Festfressen Zu Verhindern and slip

For more information about SIFCO ASC and our copper plating service, contact us today.