TCA-Smart electroplating line

How to choose the correct electroplating equipment type?

Step 1. you need to know how many Electroplating equipment types?

According to the equipment mechanical structure. Normally speaking it has 6 types of electroplating equipment.

1.     rack type,

2.     barrel type,

3.     vertical type

4.     single arm type

5.     continuous type

6.     manual type

Step 2. You need to know your work piece types size and shape, also the capacity request.

The most popular and widely use is Gantry rack type. The mechanical structure typical features are: use racks for work pieces, and have Gantry crane.

It suitable for Medium to big size, especially for heavy work piece.

It can use for large amount work piece and batch production with high automatic level.

Gantry type is suitable for multi chemical processes, very flexible.

Gantry barrel type is also very popular. Especially for electric industry and fasteners.

It suitable for small size, large amount work pieces.

The mechanical structure typical features are: use barrels for work pieces, and have Gantry crane.

The line can be very high automatic level.

Gantry type is suitable for multi chemical processes, very flexible.

Vertical type electroplating line is suitable for Medium to big size.

The mechanical structure typical features are: each tanks has vertical column on side, and the line is cycle.

It can use for medium to large amount work piece and batch production.

Vertical type is suitable for simple chemical processes.

Single arm type is old technology.  Can use for Medium to big size, and small amount work piece, only for simple chemical process.

Continuous type is design for Roll to Roll materials, like steal wire, belt.

Manual type is for small size, and small amount work piece. The labor cost is high. The workers also surfer much more risks for the damage of chemicals.

Now you have a general impress about the electroplating line types.

Now we go Step 3. You need to know your

Numbers of chemical process—Simple or muti

Automatic degree: Full automatic, simi-automatic or manual.

After you know above infomation, you will know which type of electroplating line is suitable for you.

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