Satin Gold Plating is another form of very rich classic electroplating techniques. It displays rich and characteristic features of real gold of the ancient times.

Practically, we will generally deposit a thin layer of pure gold over a layer of satin nickel when producing a satin gold finish. We will then protect the finish with e-coat to give the performance that is necessary. This is generally more economical than trying to obtain the desired performance results with a thicker layer of pure gold to achieve a wide range of finishes. The photo displayed above is our standard color but we can match a wide variety of colors.

Prior to being electroplated the item, which is to be satin gold plated, must first go through a mechanical staining operation. This is where the texture and gloss of the finish are developed depending on the media used while staining. Once the item has been satined it then enters the electroplating operation. The photograph above displays an item which has been satined, gold plated and protected with e-coat.

Satin Silver Plating is widely used in decorative field where matt finish is required.

For practical purposes we will generally deposit a thin layer of pure silver over a layer of satin nickel when producing a satin silver finish. We will the protect the finish with e-coat to give the performance that is necessary. This is generally more economical than trying to obtain the desired performance results with a thicker layer of silver. The colour of satin silver plated deposit can be varied to achieve a wide range of finishes from milky white to pearl white. The photo displayed above is our standard colour but we can match a wide variety of colours.

Prior to being electroplated the item which is to be satin silver plated must first go through a mechanical staining operation. This is where the texture and glosss of the finish are developed depending on the media used while satining. Once the item has been satined it then enters the electroplating operation. The photograph above satining. Once the item has been satined it then enters the electroplating operation. The photograph above displays an item which has been satined, silver plated and protected with e-coat. 

Satin Copper Plating is generally used in decorative finish for writing instruments, sanitary bathroom fittings and jewellery industry. In this process satin nickel is used prior to copper coating. To over come the tarnishing effect of copper normally we use e-coat as final coat. Once protected with our clear e-coat, it offers excellent corrosion resistance. If left uncoated satin copper finish will age very nicely to produce an aged copper finish. The finish shown in the photograph above has been protected with a clear e-coat. Satin copper plating can be applied to stainless steel, ms, steel, brass, zinc die-cast and ABS Plastics. The picture displays alluring features of a satin copper finish with e-coat.

Satin nickel has became one of our most popular finishes in the kitchen. Bath fitting and writing instruments over the last decade. This finish has a very soft tone and it’s likeness to stainless steel have contributed greatly to its success. Our satin nickel finish can be provided in a variety of textures and gloss levels.

Prior to Satin Nickel Plating, product is well buffed Bright Copper Plating for a clear base leveling and smooth feel of the finished product. Additionally we can protect this finish with an e-coat to provide exceptional performance.

The picture above reflects a satin nickel plated product with e-coat.

Satin Chrome Plating is a finish, which has been used for many years as a decorative finish as well as an industrial finish. Satin chrome is sometimes referred to as matt chrome. Spencer & Spencer can produce this finish is a wide range of textures and gloss levels.

Prior to being electroplated the item, which is to be satin chrome, must first go through a mechanical staining operation. This is where the texture and gloss of the finish are developed depending on the media used while staining. Once the item has been satined it then enters the electroplating operation.

Satin chrome is generally plated with the layer of nickel prior to being chrome plated to provide a uniform finish and to enhance the performance of the finish. Satin chrome can also be produced directly without mechanical operation with satin nickel undercoat. The photograph shown above is our most popular grade of satin chrome plating with e-coat This finish will give a color, which is bluish white and provides excellent performance in service. This finish look very rich in color and feels very soft after ecoat . 

Satin Tin Plating is a high speed process specially designed to produce a highly levelled, mirror bright or satin tin deposit on variety of base metals in vat and barrel systems.

Tin deposits have excellent solderable characteristics, which continue to remain unchanged after prolonged ageing. The brilliant finish of Tin deposits are resistant to tarnish-and finger prints.

Tin deposits offer high corrosion protection because they are non-porous, dense and possess excellent covering and leveling properties. The deposits are now being widely used as replacement for decorative coatings such as gold, silver, tin-nickel, solder and other tin coatings in the manufacture of such diverse items like jewellary, semi-conductor devices, electronic components, hardware, wire goods, zippers and cast iron appliances. In addition, it is used as an etch resist and solderable coating for printed circuit boards.

Electro coat, or e-coat, or electrophoretic lacquering is a process that we use at Spencer & Spencer to provide a protective coating to most of our finishes. E-coat is a widely used coating technology that has provided superior levels of performance for over the years. Major advantages of an e-coat include complete coverage of complex parts with unsurpassed film uniformity and clarity.

During the e-coat process polyurethane lacquer is applied to the item at a certain film thickness which is regulated by the amount of current applied to the part. E-coat solids are self- limiting as they are deposited. Therefore the amount of e-coat applied slows down as the item becames electrically insulated by the applied coating. After e coat parts are heated in furnace at elevated temperature for approximately 60 minutes

E-coat systems are referred to as either anodic or cathodic systems. At Spencer & Spencer, we used cathodic systems since they offer substantially improved corrosion resistance than anodic systems. Whenever high coating performance is required, cathodic type e-coat systems are specified. In addition to it’s operational and performance benefits e-coat is an environmentally friendly process. After e-coat we can guarantee for long lasting effect of electroplating.