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Benefits of silver plating in the medical industry
The medical industry makes great use of many plating processes for various tools and devices. From electrical contacts in electronic equipment to sterile coatings for surgical implements, the applications are many and varied.
26 April, 2021
Why silver might be a better plating proposition than other precious metals
Many of the industrial plating techniques we employ at Karas Plating involve the use of precious metals. Gold, copper and silver are among the most popular services we provide to businesses across the UK.
07 March, 2021
A Fossil Fuel-Free Future: How Plating Is Used in Solar Panels
Scientists, engineers, and technicians across the world have been working tirelessly for decades to create power generation techniques that utilise renewable energy – sun, wind, water, and so on.
05 February, 2021
Think Zinc: the importance of zinc plating in combatting corrosion
As any of our regular customers will be aware, there are many types of electroplating processes available here at Karas Plating. Choosing the right method for your components depends entirely on the qualities you expect from them.
11 January, 2021
Tied to the rack or over a barrel? Your choice of plating techniques
When it comes to plating smaller components in bulk orders, there are a couple of options available. By far the most popular are barrel plating and rack plating.
17 December, 2020
Clearing your plate: substrate degreasing and cleaning processes
For the most part, the electroplating process is a simple one – particularly if you have more than seventy years of experience to fall back on like the team at Karas Plating.
08 December, 2020
A bright idea: the importance of bright tin plating in the electrical industry
Considering the important role they play in power distribution, they are a remarkably simple tool, being little more than strips of copper, aluminium, or brass designed to both conduct and ground electricity.
20 November, 2020
The hungry sea: the importance of high build copper plating in the petrochemical industry
Of the many commercial and industrial sectors we supply with high-quality plating solutions, the petrochemical industry presents some of the most unique challenges.
02 November, 2020
A coat of arms: the importance of anodising in the defence sector
Considering the important role they play in power distribution, they are a remarkably simple tool, being little more than strips of copper, aluminium, or brass designed to both conduct and ground electricity.
09 October, 2020
Resisting rust on the road: the importance of zinc-nickel plating in the automotive industry
Here at Karas Plating, we have a long history of supplying zinc-plated components to the automotive industry. Or, rather – zinc-nickel plated components. As such, we understand they important role they have to play in keeping our cars on the road.
21 September, 2020
Delivering high-quality plating solutions to British manufacturers
Considering the important role they play in power distribution, they are a remarkably simple tool, being little more than strips of copper, aluminium, or brass designed to both conduct and ground electricity.
02 September, 2020
Heart of gold: the significance of gold plating in the medical industry
Gold plating is an essential part of many medical procedures, such as implants and surgical equipment.
13 August, 2020
A silver lining: choosing the best plating method for your busbars
Considering the important role they play in power distribution, they are a remarkably simple tool, being little more than strips of copper, aluminium, or brass designed to both conduct and ground electricity.
02 August, 2020
A history of electroplating: from 1970 to the modern day
Our last instalment in the history of electroplating took us from the mid-Victorian era to 1969.
PART 416 July, 2020
A history of electroplating: from the 1850s to the Gilded Revival
Join us as we look at the major developments in electroplating, from mid-Victorian England to the 1960s
PART 303 July, 2020
A history of electroplating: from the Renaissance to the Victorian Era
Join us as we look at the major developments in electroplating, from the Renaissance to the Victorian Era
PART 219 June, 2020
Stepping up to the plate: how we’re doing our part to fight the pandemic
With the current coronavirus pandemic, most businesses and individuals have been affected in some way, be it by the disease itself or the ensuing lockdown.
15 June, 2020
A history of electroplating: from Bronze Age to Medieval
Electroplating feels like it should be a modern phenomenon, but nothing could be furhter from the truth. Explore part 1 of the history of electroplating.
PART 103 June, 2020
A brief look at the benefits of plating on to stainless steel
When it comes to plating with nickel, there are two main ways to go about it – electroless and electrolytic. Both methods have their benefits, but which one is right for you?
27 May, 2020
Metal surfacing, plating, and finishing in the medical industry
The medical industry makes enormous use out of various metal finishing techniques, and with good reason. After all, medtech companies and manufacturers insist on flawless quality in their machine’s components.
14 April, 2020
The causes and cures of metal corrosion: a beginner’s guide
When it comes to plating with nickel, there are two main ways to go about it – electroless and electrolytic. Both methods have their benefits, but which one is right for you?
04 March, 2020
Electroless plating vs. electrolytic plating: a beginner’s guide
When it comes to plating with nickel, there are two main ways to go about it – electroless and electrolytic. Both methods have their benefits, but which one is right for you?
14 February, 2020
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