For external or wet area applications, aluminium & mild steel substrates to be specified/ ordered as “Duplex plating”. EG “Duplex Chrome”, “Duplex Nashira”, “Duplex Arcturus Natural”,
The suitability of using aluminium or mild steel in these applications is highly dependant upon the shape, holes, configuration, fabrication methods (integrity of welds) so should be sketched then sent to ASTOR for comment. The most commonly used based metal for exterior use is stainless. This metal is readily available and ideal for welding and strength and minimises
To maintain the integrity of finish, parts should not be cut or drilled after plating as this leaves the base metal exposed to environmental degradation and we will not warrant our finish under these circumstances.
APPLICATIONS: NOT SUITABLE FOR ELECTROPLATING
Porous castings
Items over 70kg
Timber, mdf, glass, plastic and other non metal items
Horizontal surfaces including benchtops and work surfaces (ask about how to achieve this)
Items which create air-pockets
Items which cannot be completely submerged into tanks
Items with rubber, plastic, glue, lock-tite, bog or other non-metal fillers,
Magnetic parts – these affect the current flows required for electroplating
Sinks (or similar items with deep recesses)
APPLICATIONS: NOT SUITABLE FOR LACQUER
Sinks
External use
Brass or brass-plated items in showers including linear grates
Copper or copper-plated items in showers
Benchtops & work surfaces
Footrails
Harsh wear & tear eg: Food court table edge strips, bumper rails