Meeting environmental and safety regulations more easily with cyanide-free silver electrolytes
Electroplating processes are usually selected according to process engineering aspects. However, stricter environmental and safety requirements are also playing an increasingly important role. Electrolytes containing cyanide have a proven need for additional effort in waste water treatment, which is why the demand for cyanide-free solutions is increasing.
Pale gold coatings are now also possible without allergies
The subtle pale gold tones (14 carat Hamilton), which stand out from the crowd for this very reason, continue to be absolutely trendy. Until now, however, these light gold layers were mostly only possible with the addition of nickel or cobalt - metals that not infrequently trigger allergic reactions for the wearer. Skin irritations in the form of reddened and itchy areas are the result, especially when accessories such as jewelry or watches are worn for a long time.
Now you as a manufacturer have the chance to produce allergy-free and thus skin-friendly products. Our new AURUNA® 215 Pale does not contain any metals that are often allergenic.
We facilitate the changeover to the chromium(III) process
Up to now, chromium(VI) processes have primarily been used for chromium plating. However, due to current environmental and safety aspects, as well as legal developments, chromium(III)-containing processes have been in use for years and are in constant development.
Our Electroplating division develops products for electroplating (precious metal) for the highest demands for both technical and decorative applications. Well-known manufacturers from a wide range of sectors, such as the semiconductor, communications and electronics industries, as well as from the jewellery industry, for example, directly or indirectly purchase components coated with our products.
Modern electroplating (precious metal) coatings for the highest demands in technical and decorative applications
Competence, commitment and especially creativity have made us one of the world's leading manufacturers of electroplated products for surface finishing. Our ability to recognise new trends at an early stage and to respond to them through appropriate research and development consolidates our position as a contact partner for new challenges in which sustainability, quality and cost-effectiveness are equally important.
Give your product the decisive advantage - a perfect surface through electroplating.
Here you can find the current prices of precious metals processed by us. All prices are Umicore sales prices (processed). Further details, charts and price trends can be found on the Umicore Precious Metal Management page.
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