Industrial SILVER PLATING with Keystone Corporation
Available Across the United States
Keystone Corporation’s silver plating has been used in countless communications, electronics, power transmission, and industrial applications. Silver plating provides excellent solderability and brazing characteristics for joining applications and has the highest electrical conductivity, heat conductivity and the lowest contact resistance of any metal, making it ideal for the electronics industry. It is often chosen as a less expensive alternative to gold for electrical connections.
Supplemental anti-tarnish treatments are available for silver-plated parts which can slow tarnishing by sealing the surface from exposure to air and water. Keystone Corporation offers engineered packaging solutions for silver-plated components, including specific vapor corrosion inhibiting (VCI) packaging materials. This type of packaging eliminates the chance of silver tarnishing over extended storage periods.
Keystone’s silver plating processes are available for both Rack and Barrel plating applications.
APPLICATIONS FOR SILVER PLATING
Due to its various traits, it has various uses and applications. Some traditional uses of Keystone’s silver plating include:
- Military
- Aerospace
- Communications
- Electronics
Of all metals, silver has the highest thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, and optical reflectivity in the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. Silver has outstanding temperature resistance with a melting point of 962° C (1763° F). Additionally, silver is a soft, ductile metal with good embeddability that performs well under high torque and loads.
Silver’s unique combination of lubricity, high-temperature resistance and thermal conductivity make it ideal for high-temperature fastening or bearing applications, protecting parts in low oxygen environments and preventing the galling of nuts, fasteners, gears, and bearing surfaces at high temperatures. Silver-plated parts can carry a high current load in microwave applications while reducing loss at the highest microwave frequencies.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR SILVER PLATING
Keystone Corporation's silver plating meets the following specifications:
- QQ-S-365 Types I (Matte), II (Semi Bright), & III (Bright)
- ASTM B700
- AMS 2410
- AMS 2411
- AMS 2412
- Commercial and customer-generated specifications as needed
- Grades A & B
- "A" - With supplementary tarnish-resistant treatment
- "B" - Without supplementary tarnish-resistant treatment
CONTACT KEYSTONE FOR YOUR INDUSTRIAL SILVER PLATING
For over 95 years, Keystone Corporation has assisted customers in completing orders ranging from a few specialized pieces to high-volume applications. We maintain superior quality control through the entire finishing process, ensuring top-quality silver plating at an affordable cost for any project.
Our experienced staff will provide technical assistance and certificates of compliance with commercial, government, AMS, ASTM and MIL specifications. Meeting your manufacturing needs is our top priority at Keystone Corporation! Contact us today to receive a personalized quote based on your specific requirements.
Some of Our Service Areas:
- Albany, NY
- Binghampton, NY
- Boston, MA
- Buffalo, NY
- Chicago, IL
- Erie, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Rochester, NY
- Syracuse, NY
- And More
