electroplating

Within manufacturing processes, are finishing processes. Finishing techniques improve the appearance, surface finish, or mechanical properties of a manufactured part. Electroplating is a critical part of the manufacturing landscape, offering a combination of aesthetic enhancement and performance improvement for metal parts. Electroplating is a widely used method for coating the surface of a metal with a thin layer of another metal through electrochemical deposition. This technique not only improves the appearance of metal objects but also enhances their properties, making it integral to the manufacturing process for numerous products.

ion exchange resins 

Reillex™ Ion Exchange Resins are specialized polymers used in various industrial applications, including in the electroplating industry. These resins are particularly effective for purification and recovery processes that enhance the efficiency and environmental safety of electroplating operations. 

Here’s how Reillex Ion Exchange Resins are utilized in the context of electroplating:

• maintaining bath quality: Over time, electroplating baths become contaminated with impurities that can degrade the quality of the plating. Reillex Resins can be used to remove these impurities, thereby extending the life of the plating solution and ensuring consistent quality of the metal coating.
• selective removal: The high selectivity of Reillex Resins allows for the targeted removal of specific contaminants without disrupting the balance of the metal ions necessary for effective plating. 
• recovery of precious metals: In electroplating, valuable metals such as gold, silver, and platinum are used to coat products. Reillex Resins can selectively extract these metals from spent electroplating solutions or rinse waters. This not only recovers valuable resources but also reduces the cost of raw materials by recycling the metals back into the electroplating process.
• recycling of heavy metals: Electroplating often involves heavy metals like copper, nickel, and zinc. Reillex Resins help in capturing these metals from waste streams, facilitating their reuse, and minimizing environmental discharge.