PLATING · Surface Treatment

Surface Plating Processes

YIN GUAN offers a range of plating options based on product application and customer needs. Each process has its own strengths to enhance durability, conductivity, corrosion resistance, and appearance. All plating complies with RoHS regulations.

Sn over Ni · Bright Silver

Tin over Nickel Base

鍍鎳底亮錫

A dual-layer process with a nickel base and bright tin surface. The nickel provides hardness and corrosion resistance; the bright tin gives a silvery sheen and easy soldering. RoHS lead-free — widely used for jumpers, PINs, and terminals.

AppearanceBright Silver
SolderabilityExcellent
CorrosionGood
StandardRoHS
Most CommonSolderableLead-Free
Ni · Bluish Silver

Nickel Plating

鍍鎳

Nickel plating with high hardness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance. Used as a standalone protective layer or as a base layer for gold plating. Applied to brush pins and precision parts for long-term use.

AppearanceBluish Silver
HardnessHigh
CorrosionExcellent
WearExcellent
Wear ResistantHigh HardnessBase Layer
Au · Gold

Gold Plating

鍍金

Gold plating with outstanding conductivity, oxidation resistance, and an attractive golden appearance. Used for high-end electronic contacts, premium brushes, and critical parts needing stable contact performance.

AppearanceGold Sheen
ConductivityPremium
OxidationResistant
UseHigh-End
High-EndOxidation Res.Top Conductivity
Matte Sn · Matte Silver

Matte Tin over Nickel (High-Temp)

鍍耐高溫鎳底霧錫

A dual-layer process with a nickel base and matte tin surface. The nickel provides hardness and corrosion resistance; the matte tin withstands SMT reflow high temperatures (260°C+) while reducing tin-whisker risk — an advanced choice for SMT lines.

AppearanceMatte Silver
Heat260°C+
SolderabilityExcellent
ForSMT Process
High-TempSMT ProcessWhisker Resistant
Cu+Ni · Dual Layer

Copper Base + Nickel Surface

鍍銅底鎳面

A dual-layer process with copper inner layer and nickel surface. The copper provides conductivity and adhesion; the nickel provides hardness and corrosion resistance — the best balance of economy and performance.

AppearanceBluish Silver
LayersDual
WearExcellent
ConductivityGood
Dual LayerGreat ValueWear Resistant
Cu+Ni+Au · Triple Layer

Copper+Nickel Base, Gold Surface

鍍銅鎳底鍍金

A triple-layer process: copper inner, nickel middle, gold surface. Delivers the best overall performance — premium conductivity, excellent corrosion resistance, and attractive appearance. The top-tier surface treatment for high-end electronics.

AppearanceGold Sheen
LayersTriple
ConductivityTop-Tier
UsePremium
Triple LayerPremiumOxidation Res.
COMPARISON

Quick Plating Comparison

Plating TypeAppearanceConductivityCorrosionSolderabilityValueMain Use
Tin over NickelBright Silver★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★PCB soldering, jumpers
NickelBluish Silver★★★★★★★★★★★★★★Brush pins, rust-proof
GoldGold★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★High-end contacts
Matte Tin over NickelMatte Silver★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★SMT process
Copper Base + NickelBluish Silver★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★Wear-resistant parts
Copper+Nickel+GoldGold★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★Premium electronics

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