Integrated ampere-hour counter for precise plating control

Each galvanic rectifier offered here by Kirchner includes an integrated ampere-hour counter for every channel. This provides operators with a reliable method of measuring, documenting and controlling the electrical work performed in each electrochemical bath. Rather than making estimates, the rectifier records the actual ampere-hours applied during the plating process, helping you to maintain consistent quality and improve process repeatability.

An ampere-hour counter is particularly useful for bath maintenance. As chemical consumption, metal deposition, additive breakdown and drag-out are closely related to electrical load, ampere-hour data can be used to schedule replenishment, analyse bath performance and prevent process drift. Operators can also use it to compare production runs, identify unusual consumption patterns and monitor whether each channel is operating within the expected process window.

Key benefits include:

• Accurate tracking of ampere-hours per channel
• Better control of electrochemical bath maintenance
• Improved plating consistency and repeatability
• Easier planning for chemical replenishment
• Early detection of process deviations
• Clear documentation for quality assurance
• More efficient use of additives and metal salts
• Support for preventive maintenance and process optimisation

By integrating the ampere-hour counter directly into the rectifier, no external measuring device is required. The data is available where the process is controlled: at the power supply itself. This simplifies daily operations, improves transparency and helps plating shops to maintain stable, efficient and well-documented galvanic processes.