Electroplating protects against corrosion
Advantages of electroplating
Electroplating is a process used in the production of surface coatings. It involves the use of an electric current and a solution of metal salts to apply a metallic coating to another material. The use of electroplating brings a number of measurable benefits.
The total economic damage caused by corrosion is difficult to quantify because corrosion depends on many factors and affects various branches of the economy. Some studies estimate that the annual economic damage caused by corrosion in Germany is between 30 and 50 billion euros, while others quote much higher figures.
Improving the corrosion resistance of components is therefore an important benefit. A galvanic coating protects the underlying material from corrosion and chemical attack. As a result, materials can be used that would otherwise not be resistant to corrosion in the respective area of application. This increases the possible uses of materials and components and reduces maintenance and repair costs.
In addition, electroplating can also help to improve the surface properties of components. For example, coating can produce smooth, low-friction, solderable or insulating or shiny surfaces. This opens up new possibilities for the use of components in various applications and has a positive impact on performance.
Overall, electroplating offers numerous advantages that can be easily demonstrated due to its measurability. Increasing corrosion resistance and improving the surface properties of components are just a few of them. The use of electroplating is worthwhile both from an economic and a technical point of view.
Rieger Metallveredlung offers copper, nickel, chrome, tin, anodizing and passivation processes. This applies to basic materials made of aluminum, iron and copper with their respective typical alloys.
