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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
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
- 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