We specialize in silver and tin plating for bus bars, each offering distinct performance benefits. Silver provides maximum conductivity, and tin offers good performance at a lower cost point.

Our plating tanks can process bus bars up to 12 feet in length, with capacity for various cross-sectional dimensions.

Yes, we specialize in plating aluminum bus bars using our Alstan® surface preparation process, which creates excellent adhesion and performance.

Optimal thickness depends on the specific application, environment, and expected service life. We typically recommend 0.0002" to 0.001" for most applications, with custom specifications available.

Silver plating can increase the effective conductivity at connection points by reducing contact resistance. The thin plating layer has minimal impact on the overall resistance of the bus bar itself.

Our processes make plated bus bars conform to applicable industry standards including ASTM B-317 for aluminum, ASTM B-187 for copper, and specific plating standards such as ASTM B700 for silver.

Proper plating reduces contact resistance, prevents oxidation at connection points, dissipates heat more effectively, and prevents galvanic corrosion between dissimilar metals.

Our primary expertise is plating, plus we distribute raw materials and can coordinate with fabrication partners to provide complete solutions from raw material to finished product.

Standard lead time is 5-10 business days depending on quantity and specifications. Expedited services are available for urgent requirements.

Both materials accept plating well with proper preparation. Copper provides higher base conductivity, and aluminum offers weight advantages. Our plating improves the performance of both materials.