The main application areas of electroplating technology

31 Jul.,2025

Key parts protection: galvanization and chrome plating are applied to wheel hubs, exhaust pipes, door locks and other parts to improve corrosion resistance and extend service life

 

Author: Anna

 

I. Automobile Manufacturing 

 

Key parts protection: galvanization and chrome plating are applied to wheel hubs, exhaust pipes, door locks and other parts to improve corrosion resistance and extend service life 
Decorative needs: chrome plated decorative strips have become an iconic element of the automobile's exterior design Decorative needs: chrome-plated decorative strips have become a signature element of automotive exterior design 
Functional enhancement: engine piston rings are plated with hard chrome (hardness of 800-1000HV) to improve wear resistance 

 

II. Electrical and electronic appliances 


PCB manufacturing: through-hole copper-plating technology realizes the conductive interconnection of multi-layer boards to ensure the stability of signal transmission. Ensure signal transmission stability 
Precision component processing: connectors, switch contacts plated with gold/silver to reduce contact resistance (resistance value can be controlled below 0.1Ω) 
Consumer electronics: mobile phone/tablet shell vacuum aluminum plating to achieve a balance of metallic texture and wear resistance

 

III. Machinery manufacturing 


Wear-resistant reinforcement: gears, bearings and other moving parts plated with hard chrome, surface hardness upgraded to 60-65HRC 
Dimensional restoration: precision shaft parts restored to micron-level dimensional accuracy through nickel plating Tool treatment: titanium plating of cutting tools to enhance high temperature resistance (working temperature up to 800 ℃) 

 

IV. Aerospace 


Engine parts: turbine blades plated with nickel-based alloy to enhance resistance to high temperature oxidation 
Sensor protection Sensor protection: gold plating to ensure signal stability of avionics in extreme environments 

 

V. Architectural Hardware 


Structural rust prevention: architectural steel structures are galvanized to achieve long-lasting corrosion protection (protection cycle of up to 30 years) 
Decorative treatments: door locks, handles, etc., oxidized to form an antiqued effect after plating. Antique effect 

 

VI. Consumer Light Industry 


Luxury goods processing: jewelry rhodium/platinum plating to achieve high luster and anti-discoloration double effect 
Home decoration: chrome plating of lamps and lanterns, copper plating of furniture to enhance the added value of the product 

 

VII. Other fields Energy equipment: battery shell nickel plating to enhance the sealing and corrosion resistance 


Medical devices: surgical instruments silver plating both antibacterial function and conductive demand 

 

The technology has formed a complete industrial chain, covering more than 60% of the world's industrial products surface treatment needs, of which the automotive manufacturing industry accounted for more than 40% of the total plating, the electronics industry accounted for 35% of the total plating. 40% of the total amount of plating in the automobile manufacturing industry and 35% in the electronics industry.