The significant expertise in the design and manufacture of Platinised Titanium Anodes and Cathodes have allowed the Electrodes to be at the forefront of metal electro plating systems, whilst affording us the ability to refurbish, repair and replace anodes in electro plating systems. Platinised Titanium and Niobium Anodes for Chrome Plating Baths / Printing Rollers for hard chromium plating of rotogravure cylinders or piston rings - our semicircular, anodes are very well adapt to the cylinder shape cathodes. In principle, there are different types of electrodes are used with one or two bows and baths.
How Electroplating Works (Electrodes - Platinised Cylindrical Anode or Platinised Cylindrical Cathode
Electroplating is the application of electrolytic cells in which a thin layer of metal is deposited onto an electrically conductive surface. A cell consists of two electrodes (conductors), usually made of Titanium with Platinum plating, which are held apart from one another. The electrodes are immersed in an electrolyte (a solution).
When an electric current is turned on, positive ions in the electrolyte move to the negatively charged electrode, called the cathode. Positive ions are atoms with one electron too few. When they reach the cathode, they combine with electrons and lose their positive charge.
At the same time, negatively charged ions move to the positive electrode, called the anode. Negatively charged ions are atoms with one electron too many. When they reach the positive anode, they transfer their electrons to it and lose their negative charge.
Significant factors in Electro Plating Process / Baths
• The voltage level of current.
• The temperature and chemical composition of the bath.
• The current length of time.
• The distance between the cathode and the anode.
