Bath & Brush Application

Gold Plating Services' Electro-Cleaner Solution is an alkaline-based liquid solution used to clean surfaces in preparation for activation and prior to receiving an electroplated deposit. It removes residual oils and dirt from the substrate to make the surface accessible to plating solutions. Electro-Cleaner Solution will not remove residue from labels, polishing compounds, lacquers, etc. These residues may require the use of toluene or a similar solvent. The part should be cleaned with soap and water or an ultrasonic cleaner prior to electro-cleaning.

Usage Notes:

  • It should not be necessary to use Electro-Cleaner Solution longer than 2 minutes. If an item is not hydrophilic (or wet out) by 2 minutes, then a more thorough cleaning is needed before electro-cleaning.
  • When bath plating, the solution will eventually become cloudy as its components break down. This is a sign the bath may need to be replaced. Some materials like copper and brass can break the components down more quickly.
  • This is a consumable solution - the components break down with use and it is not intended to be replenished.
  • Top off all evaporation loss with distilled water.
  • A surface which has been prepared with Electro-Cleaner Solution should not be touched and should be rinsed, activated, and electroplated prior to drying to prevent contamination of surface.

Operating Conditions

Temperature -   Room - 140° F (Effectiveness increases with temperature) 

Anode -   Bath: Type 316 Stainless Steel (preferred), Bagged Graphite, or Platinized Titanium Brush: Type 316 Stainless Steel Bit (preferred) or Platinized Titanium Bit with a Cotton Sleeve

Voltage -   5-7 Volts, uniform light gassing 

Time -  30 Seconds - 2 Minutes, or until surface wets out upon rinsing

Shelf Life -   If stored at room temperature, properly sealed solution has a shelf life of ~2 years

 

Read and understand SDS sheets before using. For professional use by trained technicians only.