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24 Aug

Posted at 14:19h in Busbar Plating Resources by

Bare copper busbars oxidise in service, and the surface film that forms raises contact resistance at bolted joints and terminals. This guide explains what causes copper busbar oxidation, the problems it creates in service, and how nickel, tin and silver plating reduce the risk....

17 Aug

Posted at 09:00h in Busbar Plating Resources by

Busbar plating thickness is commonly specified between 2.5 and 15 microns, but that band does not suit every component or environment. This guide explains what sets the right thickness, regulations, surface treatment, environment, contact design and how we verify it by XRF....

14 Aug

Posted at 10:00h in by

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="grid" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css=".vc_custom_1697813418637{background-image: url(https://karas.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/busbar-background-img.jpg?id=5891) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}" z_index=""][vc_column][qode_elements_holder number_of_columns="one_column"][qode_elements_holder_item advanced_animations="no" item_padding="85px 81px 0 0" item_padding_1024_1280="55px 81px 0 0" item_padding_768_1024="26px 0 0 0" item_padding_600_768="20px 0 0 0" item_padding_480_600="20px 0 0 0" item_padding_480="20px 0 0 0"][vc_empty_space height="7px"][vc_column_text] Reliable Busbar Plating Services for Manufacturers [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="15px"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="10px"][vc_column_text] Busbars are key components commonly used in the power generation and distribution sectors, as well as several other major industries worldwide. These simple devices – usually nothing more than a strip or bar of metal – are typically found inside panel boards and switchgear, where they provide a robust and reliable method of transferring power from one section to another. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="10px"][vc_column_text] With our reliance on electrical distribution systems, not to mention many other crucial applications such as electric vehicles and generators, it has never been more important to ensure that your busbars are efficient, durable, and built to last. The best way to do so is with an electroplating solution delivered by industry experts. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="10px"][vc_empty_space height="10px"][button size="small" target="_self" hover_type="default" text="Get a quote" link="/contact/" color="#000000" hover_color="#ffffff" background_color="rgba(246,113,34,0.01)" hover_background_color="#1c3755" border_color="#000000" hover_border_color="#1c3755" custom_class="button-gradient"][vc_empty_space height="100px"][/qode_elements_holder_item][/qode_elements_holder][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="grid" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css=".vc_custom_1785518649699{padding-top: 70px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}" z_index=""][vc_column width="1/2"][qode_elements_holder number_of_columns="one_column"][qode_elements_holder_item advanced_animations="no" item_padding="75px 0px 40px...

24 Feb

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css=".vc_custom_1779193491692{background: #0000007A url(https://karas.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Aluminium-busbar-palting.jpg?id=9869) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}" z_index=""][vc_column][qode_elements_holder number_of_columns="one_column"][qode_elements_holder_item advanced_animations="no" item_padding="85px 30% 85px 20%" item_padding_600_768="50px 35px" item_padding_480_600="50px 35px" item_padding_480="50px 35px"][vc_empty_space height="7px"][vc_column_text] Aluminium Busbar plating [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="15px"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="10px"][vc_empty_space height="10px"][vc_column_text] Specialist plating services for aluminium busbars, delivered with high quality finishes, and fast turnaround for Aluminium busbar manufacturers, OEMs and suppliers. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="20px"][button size="small" target="_self" hover_type="default" text="Enquire Now" link="/contact/" color="#000000" hover_color="#ffffff" background_color="rgba(246,113,34,0.01)" hover_background_color="#1c3755" border_color="#000000" hover_border_color="#1c3755" custom_class="button-gradient"][vc_empty_space height="10px"][/qode_elements_holder_item][/qode_elements_holder][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css=".vc_custom_1719929718328{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;background-color: #f5f3f2 !important;border-right-color: #f5f3f2 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #f5f3f2 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;}" z_index="" el_class="grey-section"][vc_column][qode_elements_holder number_of_columns="two_columns" columns_proportion="66_33" switch_to_one_column="1000"][qode_elements_holder_item advanced_animations="no" item_padding="50px 100px 50px 100px" item_padding_600_768="15px 35px 50px 35px" item_padding_480_600="15px 35px 50px 35px" item_padding_480="15px 35px 50px 35px" item_padding_768_1024="50px 50px 50px 50px" item_padding_1024_1280="0px 100px 0px 0px"][vc_column_text el_class="titles"] Why electroplate aluminium busbars [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="10px"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text] Aluminium busbars can be used unplated; however, bare aluminium forms an insulating oxide layer that increases contact resistance, particularly at bolted joints and terminations. In harsh, humid, or industrial environments, bare aluminium busbars are also more susceptible to corrosion‑related performance issues over time. This makes bare aluminium busbars unsuitable for applications requiring low contact resistance. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] We apply multi-layer plating processes for al busbars. Some of the processes we have carried out for...