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types of Barrels used in Electroplating can be broadly
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FULLY
IMMERSED PLATING BARRELS. |
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PORTABLE
PLATING BARRELS. (3 Models) |
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OBLIQUE
PLAT ING BARRELS. |
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FULLY
IMMERSED PLATING BARRELS.
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These Barrels are designed
for bulk or large volume plating, typically
for hardware or such articles. These units
are designed for quick and efficient handling
of materials.
These Barrels comprise of a M.S. Tank lined
with suitable lining material and fitted
with Polypropylene perforated Barrel, bearings,
side panels and gear rings. All these remain
inside the Barrel.
The Barrel can be raised out of the Tank
by a hand operated pinion sector mechanism.
The plated parts are emptied out conveniently
through a Funnel into a Bucket placed on
a side rest. The Barrel is counter balanced
to minimize the lifting effort. Cathode
contacts are of flexible type, designed
to give effective current distribution and
to be easily removable for stripping.
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These Barrels are available in four Capacities.
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Article
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Solution
Cap.
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Barrel
Size
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R.
P. M.
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Geared
Motor
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7
kgs
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205 lit
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12”
x 8”
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13
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1/4
HP
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15
kgs
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550 lit
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18”
x 10”
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10
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1/4
HP
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20
kgs
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550 lit
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24”
x 10”
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10
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1/4
HP
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30
kgs
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820 lit
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30”
x 15”
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5
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1
HP
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PORTABLE
PLATING BARRELS
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Hanger Model EPB-H
This comprises of a Barrel of Polypropylene/Perspex
of size 11 ½ “x 6” approx and is suited
for a load of 3 to 5 kgs. The unit is ideally
meant for usage with a Tank of size 2’ x
2’ x 2’.
The unit is powered with a 12 Volts D. C.
Geared Motor Power is provided to the Motor
from the Cathode Rod of the Tank by connecting
the Terminals of the Motor.
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MODEL-
EPB
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This unit comprises of a
Portable Barrel of Polypropylene of size
12” x 8” or nearer for capacity 5 to 8 kgs.
The barrel is powered by a three phase or
single phase A. C. Supply Geared Motor of
1/8 H.P. The unit is suitable for use within
a tank size of 2”x2”x2” and is fitted with
danglers.
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MODEL
– EPB MINI
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This Miniature fully immersed
Barrel is built from Perspex /P. P. and
is a complete Unit with its dedicated Tank
of Perspex / P. P. It is ideally suited
for plating of small quantities of ½ kg
to 1 kg material such as jewellery, electronic
and engineering parts. A geared motor of
6 or 12 Volts D. C. powers the Barrel.
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OBLIQUE
PLATING BARRELS
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These types of Barrels are
used for plating small parts where standard
Barrels are not possible, and Tanks are
also not practical.
The Barrel is Octagonal in shape and of
M.S. lined internally with rubber. It is
rotatable and is fitted with a Geared Motor
of A.C. Supply.
These can be used for Copper, Brass, Cadmium,
Zinc, Tin, Silver & Nickel Plating.
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MODEL
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Article
Cap
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Solution
Cap
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EOB
3
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10 to 15 kgs
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45
to 60 ltr
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EOB
2
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2.5 to 3 kgs
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10
to 15 ltr
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EOB
1
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Upto 1 kgs
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2
to 5 ltr
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