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Busbar Plating and Its Role in the Telecommunications Industry
Busbars are crucial to the telecommunications industry and require the right plating solution.
31 October, 2023
How Busbar Plating Contributes to Sustainable Energy Systems
With renewable energy becoming ever more important, quality busbar plating has never been more essential.
19 October, 2023
Significance of Busbar Plating in the Age of Electric Vehicles
With the use of electric vehicles on the rise, quality busbar plating has never been more important.
21 September, 2023
Cycle to Work Scheme
Find out why the Cycle to Work scheme provides financial and health benefits to your employees while also saving the planet.
28 July, 2023
Safe and Secure: Karas Plating Earns Cyber Essentials Accreditation
We are delighted to announce that Karas Plating has successfully achieved its Cyber Essentials accreditation. This milestone is a testament to our dedication to cybersecurity across all our operations.
04 July, 2023
Our Accreditations
Karas Plating is a fully accredited metal finishing firm, providing quality electroplating services across the UK.
22 June, 2023
The Importance of Electroplating for Electric Cars
Electroplating plays a key role in the manufacture of electric cars, specifically regarding batteries and charging points.
02 June, 2023
Plating Onto Different Base Metals
Find out how metal plating can be applied to a wide variety of different substrate materials.
05 April, 2023
Rack Plating vs. Barrel Plating
In this article, we will explain what both of those methods are, when they are likely to be used, and explore the advantages and disadvantages of each.
20 March, 2023
Plating Cable Connectors for Outside Generators
Find out why outside generators require robust and durable cable connectors, with effective electroplating they can rely on.
01 February, 2023
Hardening Steel with Copper Plating
Find out why selective hardening of steel is essential in many industries and requires the application of copper plating
20 December, 2022
Plating Processes for the Military
In this article, we look at some of the ways in which electroplating can assist the oil and gas industry
29 November, 2022
Methods of Electroplating in the Oil and Gas Industry
In this article, we look at some of the ways in which electroplating can assist the oil and gas industry
28 October, 2022
A Brief Look at the Benefits of Plating on to Aluminium
Aluminium is one of the world’s most popular metals. It has its uses in practically every industry sector. It’s an extremely versatile metal, being both flexible and lightweight.
03 October, 2022
Electroless Nickel Plating vs. Electrolytic Nickel Plating
There are two main ways to plate your components with nickel – electrolytic and electroless – but which is better? In this article, we’re going to look at the two techniques and their respective benefits.
24 August, 2022
What Is Metal Finishing?
In this article we discuss some of the most common types of metal finishing and how it improves the substrate for future use.
03 August, 2022
The Anord Mardix Big Cycle 2022
Recently, Ian and Nathan – two members of the Karas Plating family – took part in a local charity cycling event to raise money for the North West Air Ambulance service.
01 August, 2022
5 Benefits of Aqua Blasting
Aqua blasting is an effective way to prepare your substrate for electro plating and finishing.
29 June, 2022
Beginner’s Guide to Tin Plating
When discussing the various metals used for electroplating components, tin is rarely one of the first that comes to mind. Find out how useful tin plating can be in this post.
06 June, 2022
Benefits of shot blasting
Shot blasting is an abrasive treatment used to prepare metal substrates prior to finishing.
04 May, 2022
How to protect against rust and corrosion
Of the various metal components that we are asked to plate or finish, some of the most common materials are iron and steel.
05 April, 2022
Feeling the Heat: The best metal finishes for high temperature applications
One of the most desirable qualities for a metal finish is heat resistance, since so many environments produce excessive amounts of heat, either through friction or energy loss.
25 March, 2022
The Uses and Benefits of Zinc Phosphate
With Alocrom 1200 being phased out for environmental reasons, we provide iridite NCP to do a similar job.
26 January, 2022
The Importance of Plating to Engineering
So many of the industries that require electroplating solutions involve engineering in some way. Much of the work we perform here at Karas Plating involves plating and finishing components to be used in some sort of engineering project.
06 January, 2022
Methods of Electroplating in the Aerospace Industry
The British aerospace industry is a multi-billion pound concern. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, including unmanned aircraft systems, aviation security, airport infrastructure, alternative aviation fuels, rotorcraft, and so much more.
16 December, 2021
The Importance of Electroplating in the Rail Industry
Like many industries across the UK, the British rail network depends on electroplating techniques on a day-to-day basis.
11 November, 2021
How to Finish Precision Parts
Many industry sectors utilise precision turned parts in their machinery and equipment. These components are usually made to order by precision engineers using incredibly-accurate laser measuring and cutting technology
20 September, 2021
Top Plating Solutions for Fasteners
Here at Karas Plating, we have been finishing and plating fasteners of every size and shape for more than 70 years. Our team of professional plating specialists are on hand to assist you in choosing the prefect finish for the job.
17 August, 2021
The Durability of Metal Plating Techniques
When choosing the right metal for your plating needs, you need to consider the particular qualities each one offers and how important they are to your finished product. A key consideration for many industry sectors is corrosion resistance.
02 August, 2021
Choosing Iridite NCP over Alocrom 1200
With Alocrom 1200 being phased out for environmental reasons, we provide iridite NCP to do a similar job.
28 June, 2021
Applying plating and finishes to stamped metal parts
Many companies use stamped metal parts as part of their manufacturing process. This involves sheets of metal being placed under a cutting press resulting in identical component pieces being made in a single motion.
27 May, 2021
The many benefits and applications of industrial silver plating
Industrial silver plating has been conducted since the mid-19th century. There is seemingly no industry sector that does not benefit from this process in some way.
30 April, 2021
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
Beneath the silver lining: preparing your substrate for silver plating
Substrate is the name given to parts and components that clients wish to have silver plated. Literally translated as “lower layer”, substrate is the core material onto which the silver is applied.
30 March, 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
Comparing Bright Tin Plating to Dull Tin Plating
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.
12 February, 2021
Hidden extras: the many applications of manganese phosphate coating
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.
12 February, 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 safe place to work: celebrating our ISO:45001 certification
The electroplating industry is a potentially dangerous one. We work with a wide range of hazardous materials including several acids and phosphates.
27 November, 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, 2020A 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 further 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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