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Palladium vs. Gold Plating: Which Option to Choose?
While both are lauded in the jewelry industry for their beautiful appearances, there’s more to palladium and gold than their…
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Durability of Platinum Plating
Platinum is one of the most sought-after precious metals in the world, as much for its aesthetic appeal as for…
Learn morePlating: An Excellent Defense Against Corrosion
Anything made from iron or steel is a prime target for the destructive forces of corrosion. Corrosion occurs due to…
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Why Choose Silver Plating for Medical Devices?
Many different kinds of medical devices, from surgical tools to implants to MRI machines, incorporate metal coatings and finishes to…
Learn moreExploring the Differences Between Industrial and Decorative Plating
At Sharretts Plating, we are committed to providing industrial functional plating services that solely enhance and/or protect the base material.…
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The Purpose of Gold Plating for Medical Devices
While there are numerous types of medical devices on the market these days, what many have in common is the…
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Benefits of Gold-Plated Electrical Contacts
Electrical contacts are those crucial electrical circuit components for controlling the flow of electricity. Typically found in circuit breakers, switches…
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What Is Selective Plating? The Advantages of Brush Plating
UPDATE: (8/24/2021) SPC no longer offers brush plating services. This blog is for educational purposes only. Please refer to our…
Learn moreDoes Gold Electroplating Make Sense For Your Electronics Manufacturing Operation?
Many of us think of gold in terms of its high monetary value and unmistakable aesthetic appeal. But this remarkable…
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7 Tips for Maximizing Electroless Nickel Plating Performance
<p”> The electroless nickel (EN) plating process produces a nickel phosphorous coating that can be used to enhance corrosion and…
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