Reel-To-Reel Electroplating

Reel-To-Reel Electroplating

The Reel-to-Reel department is committed to high volume exacting electroplating for critical applications.

Emphasis is placed on properly setting up equipment to yield the best finish available in the industry. Strip and stampings are processed efficiently to customer's requirements on a twenty-four hour a day basis.

Deposit Appearance Specifications
Copper Matte MIL-C-14550, ASTM-B-734
Nickel Sulfate Matte QQ-N-290
Nickel Sulfamate Matte (Low Stress) MIL-P-27418
Silver Satin QQ-S-365
Tin Bright / Matte MIL-T-10727, ASTM-B-545
90/10 Bright / Matte MIL-P-81728
60/40 Matte MIL-P-81728

Capacity

Single or multiple layers of plating, up to four separate layers on one pass.

Coil Stock
Gauge 0.001" – 0.100"
Width 0.050" – 2600"
ID 3" – 16"
OD 48" Max
Weight Coils up to 6,000 lbs.
Strip Capability
Gauge 0.001" – 0.100"
Width 0.125" – 20"
Weight Coils up to 6,000 lbs.

Substrates Electroplated

  • Beryllium Copper
  • Copper
  • Copper Alloy
  • Phos. Bronze
  • Brass
  • Nickel Silver
  • Nickel Iron
  • Stainless Steel
  • Steel

Orbel's Technical Expertise Includes:

  • Strip and foil prior to stamping into an individual component or a coil of stamped parts.
  • Capabilities for runs as narrow as 0.25 inches up to 26 inches wide.
  • Light Gauge Specialist: Orbel can produce materials as light as 0.001 inches thick with a variety of coatings.
  • High-speed silver line that uses 99.99% pure silver anodes. This production line accepts wide as well as die width material.
  • Complete in-house analytical lab for process solution verification and maintenance.
  • Lot traceability system throughout the plant down to each individual coil processed.
Strip Stock Being Electroplated Strip Stock Being Electroplated

Stampings

Stampings range from small delicate electronic items to large electrical connectors and are processed using modern equipment in a tightly controlled environment. Thickness, appearance, and solderability are all maintained to exacting standards.

Electroplating Reel Electroplating Reel
  • Base Metal from 0.005" to 0.040"
  • Width up to 8"

Testing

  • Adhesion ASTM B-571
  • Steam Age ASTM B-678
  • Solderability Mil 202-208
  • X-Ray Fluorescence ASTM-B-568

Support Equipment & Services

  • Custom Packaging
  • Warehousing
  • Paper/Plastic Interleave
  • Rewinding on Spools & Cores
  • Custom Core
  • Cut to length

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