What is electroplating faucet and shower？

Electroplating faucet and Shower refers to a faucet that performs an electroch

emical reaction on the surface of the faucet to form a coating composed of nickel, chromium, silver, cobalt, copper and other materials

Composition and function of electroplating layer.

1. Composition of electroplating layer
Electroplating is mainly composed of metal coating, these metals can be a single metal, such as nickel, chromium, silver, etc., can also be alloy coating, by a combination of a variety of metals. For metal products such as faucets, common coatings include the following:
Nickel coating: Nickel coating has good corrosion resistance and hardness, can effectively protect the base metal from corrosion, while improving the wear resistance of the surface. The nickel coating is usually used as an intermediate layer to enhance the adhesion between the coating and the base metal, and to provide a good basis for subsequent coatings.
Chromium coating: Chromium coating has very high hardness and wear resistance, and can give metal products bright appearance and excellent decoration. Chromium plating is usually used as the outermost layer to improve corrosion resistance and aesthetics of the product.
Other metal coatings: In addition to nickel and chromium, there are some other metals such as silver, copper, etc., are also commonly used in electroplating. Silver coating has good conductivity and antibacterial properties, but the cost is high. Copper coating is mainly used for pre-coating to enhance the binding force between coating and substrate.

2. The role of electroplating
Electroplating plays a variety of important roles in metal products, mainly including the following aspects:
Improve corrosion resistance: Electroplating can isolate the direct contact between the base metal and the external environment, prevent the erosion of oxygen, moisture and other corrosive substances, thus significantly improving the corrosion resistance of metal products.
Enhanced wear resistance: Some metal coatings such as chromium coatings have high hardness and wear resistance, which can protect the base metal from wear and scratches and extend the service life of the product.
Improve the appearance: electroplating can give metal products bright appearance and excellent decoration, improve the overall beauty of the product and market competitiveness.
Improve functionality: Some coatings also have specific functionality, such as the electrical conductivity and antibacterial properties of silver coatings, the pre-coating effect of copper coatings, etc., which can further expand the application field and performance of metal products.
Cost reduction: Through the plating process, high-performance coating can be obtained on the low-cost base metal, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the overall product and improving economic efficiency.

Electroplating faucet technology and quality

1. Electroplating process
Electroplating is the process of depositing a layer of metal or alloy on a metal surface through electrolysis to improve the corrosion resistance, wear resistance, decoration and functionality of metal products. Electroplating process mainly includes the following steps:
Pretreatment: including oil removal, pickling, activation and other steps to remove the dirt and oxide layer on the metal surface to ensure a good combination of the coating and the base metal.
Electroplating: In the plating tank, metal ions are reduced and deposited on the surface of the substrate metal through electrolysis to form a coating. It is necessary to control the current density, bath temperature, stirring intensity and other parameters in the plating process to ensure the uniformity and quality of the coating.
Post-treatment: including cleaning, passivation, drying and other steps to remove the residue on the surface of the coating and improve the corrosion resistance and decoration of the coating.

2. Quality control
The control of electroplating quality is the key to ensure stable quality and excellent performance of electroplating. The following are some of the main quality control measures:
Coating thickness: The thickness of the coating is one of the important indicators to measure the quality of electroplating. Too thin a coating is prone to peeling and corrosion, while too thick a coating can lead to increased costs and poor appearance. Therefore, it is necessary to strictly control the thickness of the coating to ensure that it meets the design requirements.
Coating uniformity: The uniformity of the coating is also an important factor affecting the plating quality. Uneven coating may lead to local corrosion and increased wear, reducing the service life of the product. Therefore, appropriate measures need to be taken during the plating process, such as controlling the current density, stirring intensity, etc., to ensure the uniformity of the coating.
Coating adhesion: The adhesion between the coating and the base metal is also one of the important indicators to evaluate the plating quality. The coating with poor adhesion is easy to flake off and fall off, which affects the performance of the product. Therefore, it is necessary to take measures to improve the adhesion of the coating during the plating process, such as proper pretreatment and selection of appropriate plating process.
Appearance quality: The appearance quality of electroplated products is also an important aspect of consumer concern. The appearance quality includes brightness, color and smoothness of the coating. In the plating process, it is necessary to control the composition and process parameters of the plating solution to obtain good appearance quality.
Quality inspection: The quality inspection of electroplating products is an important means to ensure the quality of electroplating. Quality inspection includes appearance inspection, thickness measurement, adhesion test, porosity test and many other aspects. Through the quality inspection, the problems existing in the electroplating process can be found and corrected in time to ensure the stability and reliability of electroplating quality.

Shower head using electroplating benefits

Improve aesthetics

Bright as a mirror appearance: After the surface of the electroplated shower head is treated, it can show a bright metallic luster, like a mirror, significantly improving the overall beauty and grade of the bathroom space.
A variety of color options: the plating process can achieve a variety of color coating, such as chrome, nickel, etc., to meet the aesthetic needs of different consumers.
enhance corrosion resistance
Corrosion resistance: The coating can isolate the direct contact between the shower head substrate and the external environment, effectively prevent the erosion of oxygen, moisture and other corrosive substances, thereby extending the service life of the shower head.
Enhanced effect of multi-layer plating: Especially the use of multi-layer plating process (such as three-layer plating: bottom copper plating, middle nickel plating, surface chromium plating) of the shower head, its corrosion resistance is significantly improved. The bottom copper plating can seal the substrate and increase the adhesion. The intermediate nickel plating can achieve the effect of anti-oxidation and anti-corrosion. The surface chromium plating can maintain the surface gloss for a long time because of its high stability in the air.
improve wear resistance
Wear resistance: Electroplating usually has high hardness and wear resistance, which can protect the surface of the shower head from scratches and wear in daily use, and maintain its good appearance and performance.
Easy to clean and maintain
Smooth surface: The surface of the electroplating shower head is smooth, not easy to adhere to dirt and bacteria, only need to rinse with water when using, cleaning and maintenance is simple and convenient.
Anti-fingerprint effect: Part of the plating process can also give the surface of the shower head anti-fingerprint characteristics, reduce the residue of fingerprints and scale, and keep it clean as new appearance.

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