Barrel Plating Services
Barrel plating is a cost-effective solution that allows for mass finishing of fasteners, small machined parts, and small stampings. With our 31-station Jessup Barrel Line, one of the largest in the Midwest, we can finish orders quickly and affordably while still maintaining quality on each part. We offer barrel plating in zinc and zinc nickel plating.
Gatto also offers a high-capacity 15-station rack plating line with oversized tanks to accommodate large and heavy parts.
Barrel Plating Process
Many choose barrel plating over rack plating for the cost savings and ability to process large part quantities quickly.
Items are placed in a slowly rotating barrel and immersed in the plating solution. As the barrel turns, the parts tumble together, helping produce a relatively uniform finish. The rotation of the barrel also creates a burnishing action, which helps to mechanically remove burrs and scale from the parts.
Though barrel plating is an economical option for bulk processing large volumes of small, durable parts, this process is not recommended for components with fine threads or features that can be deformed with a minimal amount of force.
Barrel Plating Applications
- Automotive
- Medical Devices
- Electronics
- Building & Structural Products
- Oil & Gas
Zinc Nickel & Zinc Barrel Plating Benefits
- Cost effective
- Rapid turnaround of high volumes
- Corrosion resistant
- Excellent Covering Power on Cast Iron
- Ability to plate heat-treated or hardened parts
Read more about part shape and how it affects:
- The steps and attention needed during finishing
- Whether rack or barrel plating methods are needed
- If any pre- or post- plating treatments are required
Gatto Industrial Platers, an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, is a high-production metal electroplating and finishing company in the Midwest. We have been refining our processes since 1974 to consistently meet your expectations. To learn more about our barrel plating services, contact us today!