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Prototype hand line for plating copper, nickel, chrome


Prototype hand line for plating Copper, Nickel, Chrome on aluminum.
Runs EPI plating system. Processes include: Cleaning, Etching, Desmut, NCZ 280 zincate, Ultra CU cyanide free copper strike, E-brite Ultra 200 Acid copper, E-brite 757 bright nickel, Hex Chrome. Removed from service June of 2009.
Currently set up for 5 gallon bucket size tanks. Larger tanks can be added.
Process setup, operation documentation, and all MSDS included.
The enclosure is approximately 9 feet tall, 10 feet wide, and 4.5 feet deep.
Overhead exhaust fans with 4 inch vent line. 4 inch flex line for venting outside building.
Load center: Square D 3 phase 150 amp, 208V.
NO Power supplies (rectifiers) will be included. The power supplies visible in the pictures are NOT included.
Filtered Air sparger blower with adjustable supplies to all plate tanks. Ample air for larger tanks.
Procon stainless steel filter pumps with 3/4 horse motors. Ample tank turnover for larger tanks. Filtration on copper strike, acid copper, nickel tanks. Standard 10 inch cartridge filter housings.
This all of the lab gear you need to keep the the tank chemistry in balance except for the following: Centrifuge/beakers (many platers send samples to the process supplier for chrome tests so you may not wish own a centrifuge), surface tension measuring device, and a hull cell.
Water filter: RO/DI with 10 gallon storage tank. Makes approx. 50 gallons per day. Water spray nozzle and water line for filling tanks inside plater unit.
Heaters: Copper electric temp regulated on filter pump line for Ultra CU tank. All others quarts heaters.
Anode holders/baskets: Special made PVC tubes bagged in polypropylene with titanium contacts.
Lead anodes for chrome: Lead with 7% Tin 4-1.5 inch diameter by 16 inches long.
Anodes: Univertical brand Cu-Phos Copper Anode, Cu-Brite Copper Anode
Oxygen Free, Nickel anode. Approximately 10 lb. of each in anode holders and new in boxes.
Chemicals, the remainder of the following :
4.5 Gallons Ultra Cu bath, 4.5 Gallons Acid Copper Bath, 10 Gallons 757 Bright Nickel bath, 4.5 Gallons Hex Chrome bath. All bath make up and additions records available. All baths close to balance and good at shutdown. Tank make-up and additions made with RO/DI water only.
Various brighteners, carriers, wetters, surfactants, and cleaners for above processes.
Small amount of (gallon or two each): Univertical Nickel Sulfate Solution Electroless Grade, Nickel Chloride Solution, Copper Sulfate Solution Maxi-Pure.
Murexide, Reagent, A.C.S.(Ammonium Purpurate) (1 x 25 g)
Ammonium Hydroxide,1+1 v/v 50% Aqueous (1 x 4 L)
EDTA Titrant,0.1 Molar,(0.2 Normal)Actual Molarity = 0.0995 - 0.1005,APHA for Hardness (1 x 1 L)
Potassium Chromate, Crystal, Reagent, A.C.S. (1 x 125 g)
Silver Nitrate,0.1 Normal,Actual Normality = 0.0995 0.1005,Aqueous Solution (1 x 500 ml)
Mannitol, Powder, Laboratory Grade(D-Mannitol) (1 x 500 g)
Bromocresol Purple, Indicator Grade(BCP) pH 5.2 Yellow - 6.8 Purple (1 x 5 g)
Methanol, Laboratory Grade(Methyl Alcohol) (1 x 4 L)
Boric Acid, Granular, Laboratory Grade (1 x 1 kg)
Ammonium Hydroxide,Technical Grade(Aqueous Ammonia) (1 x 2.5 L) (glass)
Acetic Acid,Glacial,99.5% (1 x 500 ml)
Potassium Iodide,20% w/v,Aqueous Solution (1 x 500 ml)
Sodium Thiosulfate,0.1 Normal Aqueous,Actual Normality = 0.0995 - 0.1005 (1 x 1 L)
Methyl Orange - Xylene,Cyanole Indicator,Indicator Solution,Prepared to ASTM E200 (1 x 500 ml)
Sodium Hydroxide,0.1 Normal (N/10),Actual Normality = 0.0995 - 0.1005 (1 x 1 L)
Mercuric Oxide, Red, Powder, Reagent, A.C.S.(Mercury (II) Oxide) (1 x 30 g)
Sulfuric Acid, Reagent, 95-98%, A.C.S. (1 x 2 L)
Hydrochloric Acid,50% v/v,Aqueous Solution (1 x 2 L)
Chromium Trioxide, Laboratory Grade(Chromic Acid; Chromium (VI) Oxide) (2 x 2.5 kg)
Barium Hydroxide,Octahydrate,Crystal,Reagent,A.C.S. (1 x 500 g)
Barium Chloride,20% w/v,Aqueous Solution (1 x 500 ml)
Ammonium Persulfate,Crystal,Laboratory Grade(Ammonium Peroxydisulfate) (1 x 500 g)
Starch, Soluble, Powder, Reagent, A.C.S. (1 x 125 g)



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