The applications for plating on plastics are endless, courtesy of the increasing industrial usage of plastic components. As manufacturers increasingly resort to ABS plastic plating for lighter, more corrosion-resistant, and cost-effective product parts, the future of plastic chrome plating is promising.
The automotive industry is the predominant user of electroplating on plastic, followed by domestic fittings (plumbing) and electrical/electronics.
In the auto industry, the largest application is nickel plating on plastic, used for decorative purposes to enhance the appearance of interior and exterior parts such as grilles, wheels, light bezels, emblems, gear shift knobs, door handles, and bumpers. In some instances, a chromium-nickel alloy is used instead of pure nickel. Chrome plating ABS plastic ensures durability and aesthetic appeal, making it a preferred choice for automotive components.
The demand for brighter, shinier kitchens and bathrooms has led to increased use of chrome coating plastic products. While nickel plating plastic provides a sleek finish, a gold plating plastic layer over nickel creates an upscale, luxurious look. Gold plating on plastic ensures both durability and elegance in modern home interiors.
In decorative applications, silver plating plastic and chrome painting plastic enhance the appearance of plastic trims on computers and mobile phones, as well as control knobs, switches, and buttons on home electronics. The ABS electroplating process ensures a smooth, conductive surface for superior plating adhesion.
| Process | Features |
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| CLEANING WITH GINPLAST CC 352 (POP) | Silicate-free, mildly alkaline soak cleaner for effective removal of soils and grease at lower concentration. |
| ETCHING WITH GINPLAST CONDITIONER 674 (POP) | Hex Chrome-based etchant to form micro-roughness on ABS chrome plating substrates for optimal adhesion. |
| GINPLAST MF FUME SUPPRESSANT (POP) | Solvent-free wetting agent designed to reduce surface tension in chrome plating on plastic process. |
| CHROME REDUCTION WITH GINPLAST REDUCER CR / CR (AF) (POP) |
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| ACTIVATION WITH GINPLAST ACTIVATOR ULTRA 5 / 10 (POP) | Highly effective concentrated palladium-tin colloidal activator systems with smaller particle size, ensuring lower consumption and optimal results in ABS plating process. |
| ACCELERATOR: GINPLAST GK 120 (POP) | Single liquid base accelerator system for effective removal of excess tin from the surface after the Sn-Pd activation step. |
| ENP WITH GINPLAST NI 614 (POP) |
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| ENP WITH GINPLAST NI 801 (POP) | Highly stable chloride-based, room-temperature electroless nickel plating on plastic process, specially designed for ABS chrome plating. |
| ELC WITH GINPLAST CU 803 (POP) | Highly stable electroless copper plating process with a higher rate of deposition & broad working window, stable up to 90°C. |
| GINPLAST PRECODIP (POP) | Non-electrolytic copper exchange process, producing a thin copper deposit for improved conductivity and reduced attack on the electroless nickel layer. |
| GINPLAST COPPER (POP) |
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| GINPLAST COPPER DF (POP) | Innovative, fully soluble dye-free acid copper plating process with excellent leveling and brightness. |
| CUPROBRITE PCA | Activation process for bright copper undercoats prior to nickel plating on plastic, ensuring desired adhesion of subsequent deposits. |
Growel offers cutting-edge plastic plating process solutions, ensuring consistent quality and performance in chrome dip plastic, ABS plating, and metal plating on plastic applications. Our solutions cater to diverse industries, helping manufacturers achieve superior surface finishes with chrome plating plastic parts that meet global standards.
Get in touch with us today to discover how Growel can help you achieve high-quality, durable plating on plastics with our advanced solutions.