Klein Plating Works (KPW) offers industrial copper plating services and copper metal finishing in accordance with various specifications per customer request that can include Mil-C-14550. KPW has cyanide copper plating available for copper plating. We copper-plate metals using various electroplating methods, including barrel plating, and rack plating.
Copper is a reddish metal that has many valuable uses ranging from electrical engineering purposes to decorative metal finishes. Copper-plated metals are used for an assortment of products ranging from pennies and bullets to electrical connectors and automotive parts. It is used heavily as an underplate due to its ability to adhere extremely well to a variety of different substrates and plate well with other subsequent metals.
As an excellent conductor of electricity and heat, copper plating services are often used for engineering applications. Copper-plated metals are very ductile and can be buffed to a shine, giving the metal a decorative value. Our specialized electroplating team is dedicated to providing high-quality electroplated products and surface finishes. Contact Klein Plating Works to request a quote for copper plating.
Cyanide copper is essential for copper plating on steel, zinc, and aluminum because it adheres well to them and minimizes immersion deposits. Cyanide copper has excellent throwing power which leads to less thickness variations. This is extremely important when dealing with parts that have complicated shapes.
| Latin Name: | Cuprum |
| Chemical Symbol: | Cu |
| Atomic Number: | 29 |
| Atomic Weight: | 63.57 |
| Elemental Category: | Transition Metal |
| Melting Point: | 1084.62 °C 1984.32 °F |
| Density: | 8.96 g/cmᶟ |
| Valence: | 1 - Curprous 2 - Cupric |
| Appearance: | Reddish - Orange Dull to Lusterous |
Klein Plating has been a very dependable supplier to us for over 40 years. They're very easy to work with, offering competitive pricing, excellent quality, and acceptable lead times.
