Klein Plating Works, Inc.

2020 Greengarden Road Erie, PA 16502

Tin Plating Services

Tin Plating Services

Klein Plating Works (KPW) offers industrial tin plating services in accordance to MIL-T-10727 or ASTM B545. We offer a RoHS compliant, whisker free bright or matte tin finish. Tin is a white deposit that is non-toxic and corrosion resistant making tin plated metals prevalent in the food processing and shipping industries as well as the electronics industry for connectors, semi-conductors, components, etc. Tin plated metals are also used for soldering purposes because it protects the base metal from oxidizing thus it allows for an active soldering surface.

The benefits of tin plated metals include:

Solderability
Good Corrosion Resistance
Excellent Heat Conductivity
Very Malleable
Non-Toxic
Decorative Value
Excellent Lubricity

Due to its dangerous practice, KPW does not have the capability to reflow tin. However, we have never encountered the problem of “whisker” growth in our tin metal finishes. We have solved many customers’ reflowed tin problems using our matte tin plating services which are continuously monitored in-house. Our specialized electroplating team is more than happy to plate samples with our tin plating process as a substitute for your reflowed tin requirements.

Types of Tin Plating KPW Offers

Bright tin plating offers a shiny decorative finish with organic brighteners.

Matte tin plating offers a dull grey finish of pure tin.

Tin Plating Specifications