Caswell Silver is a new type of alkaline cyanide free silver plating solution that will plate over nickel, sterling silver, gold, rhodium, copper, brass and bronze. The system will provide uniform colour consistency and even coverage. 

It is important when silver plating to realize what type of finish is required on the part. If a highly polished surface is required, the part must be buffed to a high shine before plating. If a matt finish is required, then the part should be bead blasted or buffed with something like a Scotch-Bright wheel.

In our tank plating systems, pure silver will be deposited on the part in 1 to 5 minutes, depending on the thickness of plate required. The system uses approx 2-6 volts and 1 amp per 16 square inches. The system operates at room temperature, so no heater is required. 

Our cyanide free silver solution plates substantially faster than cyanide silver and with superior adhesion to cyanide silver. It plates with a brilliant white colour. The bath is operated at room temperature.

The steps to achieve a brilliant silver finish are:

1. Buff & Polish

2. Degrease & Rinse

3. Acid Activate (with battery acid, not supplied)

4. Plate with Flash Copper (Steel, Pot Metal & Pewter only)

5. Plate with Silver

6. Acid Activate

7. Treat with Silver Conditioner (prevents tarnishing)

Potassium Hydroxide is used to raise the PH of the solution when required. The system must be maintained at a PH of 8.8-9.5.

Contents of the 5.5 litre Silver Tank Plating Kit: 

•3 x 9 litre Tanks & Lids

•1 x Kg SD-Klene 416 Degreaser (Makes up to 18L)

•1 x 100W Heater / Thermostat

•1 x Air Pump & Air Tube

•1 x Filter Pump

•2 x Charcoal Filter Packs

•2 x Silver Anodes (4" x 6")

•1 x PH Meter

•1 x PH Buffer Kit

•3 x 32oz Silver Concentrate Part A (Makes 5.5L)

•1 x 32oz Silver Concentrate Part B

•1 x 32oz Silver Conditioner

•1 x 200gms Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)

•1 x Rinse Sprayer

•1 x Caswell Plating Manual

•Free Technical Support