Design: This compact barrel electroplating machine is designed and
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1. e All electrochemical processes are subject to two main hazardous effects electrical injury and poisoning by solutions and their gases e To avoid electrical injury the user must not touch bare leads of the Unit with unprotected hands Always use rubber gloves This will also be useful to protect hands from the effect of the solutions e It will also be necessary to provide the operating area with a rubber mat to stand on e Some chemicals may be deadly poisonous and in combination often produce corrosive and poisonous gases Therefore all general safety measures should be undertaken when working with them including eye protection skin protection inhaling protection etc e Always keep children away from the work area e Ensure proper ventilation of the work area e The user should carefully follow all instructions provided by the chemicals supplier TECHNICAL SUPPORT info technicalsupermarket com or www technicalsupermarket com2. clamp Now please connect the object to be plated to any metal rod aluminium copper steel via a copper or aluminium wire and place the rod on the top of this container filled with solution Please make sure that the object is fully immersed in the solution e Please note that the ampere gauge starts to show amperage range only from 1 ampere Most electrochemical processes require amperage lower than A If you see that the ampere meter s coil on your machine does NOT move during the process it means that this process requires less than 1 A and is correct You can see whether your machine is under voltage by the right showing indicator You can also check whether the process is going on by checking the solution inside the barrel You will be able to see some small bubbles in the solution around the objects being plated and the solution is white in colour If you still wish to increase the amperage do the following Add 1 2 drops of sulphuric acid to the solution first check the solution data sheet Increase voltage Increase the number of the objects being plated and the area of the anode but always remember that the lower the amperage the better the result So always try to hold the ampere gauge s coil at 0 position if data sheet does not advise otherwise Maintenance Always make sure that the machine is kept clean and stored in a dry place Never keep chemicals and solutions in the tanks Safety instructions
3. correct voltage usually position 5 7 around 1 5V per one digit on the knob start to rotate the barrel by using either the handle or the motor Please note that plating time and layer quality depends on rotating speed and your experience It is usually 5 10 RPM e When the objects have been plated to a desired level you will see this inside the barrel switch off the machine take out the barrel from the tank open the plastic lid disc of the barrel take finished objects out of the barrel and place them into any bigger glass or plastic container and then clean them together with the barrel in rinsing water e Now the barrel is ready to be loaded again with other objects which are ready to be plated e Pen stick or a brush probe may also be connected to this machine To do that just connect the red clamp to a pen or brash and then connect the black clamp to the object to be plated e The Stripping option two position black switch on the front panel is widely used for stripping process It changes polarity in the barrel tank to the opposite one on its own Just choose the correct position for either plating or stripping of the switch for the desired process to proceed e You can also use this machine for a standard tank plating process For this purpose just use any suitable plastic or glass container Fill this container with the required solution Then place an anode metal sheet in the solution and connect it to a positive red
4. COMPACT BARREL ELECTROPLATING MACHINE MANUAL amp AUTOMATIC USER MANUAL Design This compact barrel electroplating machine is designed and suitable for cleaning stripping activating or coating of all sorts of parts via conducting electrical current by electrochemical means There are two types of this machine available e Manual rotating machine e Motorised automatic machine 6 7 RPM Principles of the electroplating process The process involves covering a certain metal so that an adherent and durable film of any other metal can then be applied The process is performed in a tank containing a solution of that metal by means of electrolytic action induced by a current from a source of electric power The barrel electroplating machine is connected to a source of electric power and converts its energy into direct current of up to 15 volts Upon immersion of the cathode and the anode into the solution an electric current moves through the solution thus completing the electric circuit which triggers the process of motion of metal ions from the solution resulting in a coating of the cathode the item to be plated by the atoms of the metal At the same time an equal amount of the same metal is discharged from the anode into the solution This process is widely used in jewellery and the electronics industry decorating crafts arts etc Gold Silver Copper Nickel Chrome Rhodium plating forming etc Machine applications OV 15V
5. POSITIVE LEAD BARREL BARREL ELECTROPLATING MCHINE MANUAL fo OV 15V NEGATIVE LEAD MANIAC Ror yA BARREL ELECTROPLATING OPEN PLASTIC LID x MACHINE MOTORISED j Gz n i N VENTILATION HE ge AMPERE GAUGE ING PLASTIC TANK POWER CABLE STRIPPING SWITCH 1L TANK POWER VOLTAGE REGULATOR PLATING STRIPPING SWITCH UK PLUG If you are a beginner please feel free to contact us at any time regarding our electroplating course for beginners Technical specification INPUT 220V 240VAC 110V 120VAC OUTPUT V 0 15 VDC OUTPUT A 0 4 ADC BARREL x 1 BARREL S DIMENSIONS MM 120 D X 65 ESTIMATED BARREL CAPACITY 20 RINGS 0 5 L 1 KG TURNING VERSION AVAILABLE MANUAL amp AUTOMATIC GAUGE A FILTER x 1 1000 McF TANK x 1 200 x 90 x 90 mm TANK VOLUME IL STRAPPING OPTION YES SS ANODE cleaning gold silver process YES 400 X 70 mm x 1 WEIGHT 2 8 Kg UNIT DIMENSIONS MM 350 W X 230 D X 130 H Delivery specification Please make sure the delivery includes the following components e Barrelling machine x 1 e Barrel with an aluminium mesh x 1 e Plastic tank x 1 e Stainless steel anode for cleaning amp Gold and Silver plating processes e Instruction manual downloadable Some useful points for beginners To prepare your articles for electroplating it is important to ensure that all oil grease paint or other materia
6. RES TANK S GAP CORRECT POSITION OF TANK AND ANODE I POWER CABLE ANO 1 L CLEAR PLASTIC TANK 5 Now the anode can be connected to the positive power source by RED clamp that can be found on the back panel of this machine 6 Also connect the barrel to a negative power source by BLACK clamp as shown on the picture below Now your machine is ready to work ALUMINIUM MESH INSIDE BARREL BARREL S NEGATIVE CONTACT POINT OPEN BARREL PLASTIC DISC 1L CLEAR PLASTIC TANK BACK PANEL OF BEM POWER CABLE OVdc 15Vde WIRE OVdc 15Vde WIRE POSITIVE NEGATIVE BLACK REMEMBER The ampere gauge shows amperes range only when the anode and barrel are in the solution and are under voltage switched on Starting your work e Prepare the solution you wish to use and fill the tank up to level mark which should be just about 10 15 mm UNDER the lock nut e Prior to switching the unit on make sure that the voltage regulator the knob on the front panel with 0 9 digits is in the extreme left position Please see the picture on page No 1 Also check that red and black clamps are connected correctly e Now switch the power On by Potentiometer with a pointed knob the Power indicator switched on e When you turn the voltage regulator to a correct position the right indicator 0O 15 Vdc will switch on Please note that it will be brighter on a higher voltage e When you connect all wires and get a
7. d Now your barrel is in the open position and you can load it on 1 3 with any suitable objects you wish to clean strip activate or plate Please see picture below OVdc 15Vdc NEGATIVE CONTACT POINT PLASTIC BARREL WITH HOLES i 5 ALUMINIUM MESH amp FIXED PLASTIC LID LOCK NUT OPEN BARREL PLASTIC DISC 2 Please do not overload the barrel as it can damage your machine or increase plating time Please also do not open the other side of the barrel as it has a contact with a negative source When all required objects are in the barrel put the plastic disc lid back on its place and fix it on the central plastic rod by the plastic nut Now screw the lock nut back and tighten it slightly Please repeat the same operation each time you need to load or unload the barrel if you use the same barrel for all processes 3 Place the anode stainless steel belt inside the plastic tank Make sure that the anode is placed in the tank in the correct way namely the toll bent part of the anode should be at the rear of the machine to connect a negative black clamp power supply 4 Place this plastic tank with the anode under the barrel so that the barrel rotates inside the tank freely and they do not touch each other The plastic tank has a small gap on one wall that must be placed in the correct position between the barrel and the machine NEGATIVE BARREL S CONNECTION POINT PLASTIC BARREL POSITIVE amp NEGATIVE WI
8. ls are removed prior to processing The most common cause of poor quality forming plating is insufficient preparation It is recommended to use ultrasonic or electromagnetic cleaners sand cabinets or alternatively vigorous brushing with soapy water is satisfactory for removal polishing compound In any case use an electro cleaning process before starting any type of plating process Also make sure that you do not touch the object with your hands after cleaning Installation and Operation Installation and operation of this unit does not require either deep professional knowledge or specific training and it can be easily used by beginners After making sure that you have all the necessary materials place the unit in a suitable level position Please do not move this machine by means of the rotating wheel and never touch the body when power is on Thickness and quality of a coating is a complex function of electric current voltage temperature of the solution time of exposure correct position of the cathode in the tank correct distance between the anode and the object quality of chemicals and user s experience knowledge This machine can be used for barrel tank or brash plating Once the machine is properly placed on a worktop please make sure that it is installed correctly please see pictures below 1 Unscrew the plastic lock nut from the open side of the barrel and take out the plastic disc with a level mark from its plastic ro
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