Precision in electroplating: Kirchner plating rectifiers' innovative timer function!

Electroplating, a process central to industries such as electronics, jewelry and dental products, relies on precision and control. Kirchner electroplating rectifiers excel in this area, offering an innovative timer function that is essential for achieving the desired metal layer thickness and deposition quantity. This function allows you to set a specific duration for the electrochemical process, from 1 second to 99 hours, adaptable to each channel of the rectifier. The flexibility of the timer is essential to control the exact time of current application, ensuring consistent quality and precision in the plating process.

The importance of the timer function goes beyond timing. Once the preset interval has elapsed, the rectifier either shuts down or switches to a low holding current, typically 1/64th of the standard current. This setting is critical in preventing problems such as passivation or discoloration of the plated item, common challenges in electroplating. The low holding current is especially beneficial when immediate removal of the plated part is not possible, ensuring the quality of the finished product.

Kirchner plating rectifiers equipped with this timer function are indispensable in processes that require high precision of the plating thickness. This is especially true for electroplating, nickel-bonded diamond tooling, and dental applications. The timer's role is critical in precious metal plating, such as gold, silver, or platinum, where the duration and intensity of the current determine the amount of precious metal deposited. In these applications, precise control of metal deposition is not only a matter of quality, but also of economic importance.

In addition, these rectifiers contribute significantly with their integrated ampere-hour meter, an essential tool for monitoring and controlling the electroplating process. The time-controlled electroplating made possible by Kirchner rectifiers represents a blend of technological advancement and practical functionality, making it a key tool in industries where precision and quality are paramount. This feature, along with the rectifier's adaptability and precision, underscores its importance in modern electroplating practices.