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Coming in various shapes and sizes and providing superior visibility under fluoroscopy, medical marker bands are used in the medical industry to aid with guidance and placement of catheter devices during medical procedures. Along with the variety of shapes and sizes, various metals are used to manufacture marker bands. Traditional medical marker bands are short, …
Vizi-Band®-Radiopaque Marker Coating on Cannula Devices Radiopaque Marker Bands for Cannula Devices A Cannula is a tube that gets inserted into the body for medical device applications and is often used to deliver or remove fluids or gather biological samples. A cannula can surround a trocar needle’s inner or outer surfaces, thus extending the effective …
Tin plating is no longer offered a ProPlate® Bright acid Tin plating is a silver-colored, ductile metal whose primary application imparts solderability to otherwise unsolderable base metals. Tin generally has good covering characteristics over a wide range of shapes. Historically Tin has been utilized for its combined corrosion protection and conductivity in avionics radio …
Current Trends Medical device manufacturers (MDMs) are especially interested in hydrophilic, antimicrobial, and drug-eluting coatings for the cardiovascular and orthopedic markets. Advances in medical technologies, including imaging equipment, ultrasonic and other sensor-based tools, and delivery systems for medicines, all require specialized coatings. In particular, thin-film coatings that enhance electrical properties such as impedance and charge …
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Specification: MIL-G-45204 Gold Plating, Electrodeposited At ProPlate®, we offer two kinds of gold electroplating services. Soft gold offers the highest purity. Type III offers 99.9 % gold minimum purity. Soft gold plating is commonly used for semiconductor components, nuclear engineering, thermocompression bonding, and high-temperature applications. The appearance is a bright yellow, with a shiny or …
How does plating on steel work – Steel is first cleaned using industrial liquid cleaners heated at a high temperature. It is also cleaned using an electrolytic process. Electricity is passed through the steel while submerged to remove any remaining debris. Once all the debris, oil, and rust are removed, the steel is immersed in …
Carbon steel is an extremely common type of steel. It is also the most susceptible to damage and corrosion, making carbon steel a great candidate for electroplating. Carbon steel is very susceptible to rust and corrosion if left untreated. Bare carbon steel is often coated in oil to prevent corrosion. If the oil is removed, …
NO LONGER A SERVICE OFFERED AT PROPLATE® Passivation is the overlaying of a substrate or base layer with another metal. The intent is to remove any foreign or undesirable traits and improve the corrosion resistance of the stainless steel component. Chemical passivation has as its major goal to provide a layer of protection over the …
What separates ProPlate® from other plating shops? In the past, I have gotten the chance to work at other plating shops in my home state. Everything from aluminum lines, anodize lines, passivation lines, precious metals, reel to reel, and Titanium, to name a few. Many of these shops are very efficient but not unique in that …
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Plating Neodymium Iron Boron Magnets Neodymium Iron Boron Magnets are one of the most powerful commercial permanent magnets available today. These rare earth magnets can be up to 10 times stronger than the strongest ceramic magnet. NdFeB magnets are typically produced using one of two general method categories, bonded magnets (compression, injection, extrusion or calendaring …
ProPlate® Introduces Palladium-Nickel Plating Services to the current list of Metal Finishes. Palladium-Nickel Plating Services Gold Plating Services Medical Gold Plating Services Silver Plating Services Medical Silver Plating Services Rhodium Plating Services Copper Plating Services Nickel Plating Services Platinum Plating Services Contact Us or visit our website to learn more about ProPlate’s capabilities. ProPlate® recognizes …
ProPlate® Deemed an Essential Manufacturer ProPlate® is a key supplier to vital medical sectors within the U.S. economy. Under the Department of Homeland Security, ProPlate® falls under the category of “Essential Manufacturer”. The State of Minnesota has declared a temporary shutdown, enacting a “stay at home” quarantine policy. ProPlate will continue operations due to our …
Telecom Market And Custom Metal Finishing Metal finishing refers to a process known as deposition. It involves the application (deposition) of a metal coating on a component or workpiece to enhance its function, appearance or overall performance. The range of metals that can be applied to a substrate (surface), as well as those acting as …
Precision Plating and Engineered Solutions for Your Unique Project For over thirty years, ProPlate has proudly offered innovative solutions for a variety of electroplating projects. We serve a wide range of high profile industries including aerospace and defense, telecommunications, medical and dental, oil and gas, semi-conductor and electronics, technology, and energy, among others. Our approach …
Almost any type of metal can be plated. However, it depends on what you are using it for and what type of metal you are plating. Below you can learn a little more that might help you learn exactly what type you should go with. Traditional Gold Plating Gold is the most common plating you …
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