Silvex is a full service electroplating and surface finishing company with over 30 years experience. We welcome a challenge. Silvex's capabilities are the direct result of innovative solutions to new and increasingly complex requirements. We solve customer's finishing problems originating from rare alloys, high volumes and intricate parts and assemblies. Silvex is committed to servicing our customers' needs with the highest level of quality and service.

Silver Plating
Silvex can provide matte and bright silver on aluminum, brass, castings, copper, invar, kovar, steel and titanium on items up to 48 inches in length.

Platinum Plating
Silvex has the capability to platinum plate on brass, castings, copper, invar, kovar, steel, stainless steel, and titanium on items up to 24 inches in length.

Gold Plating
Silvex currently provides rack and barrel plating of 99.7% pure gold between 130-200 knoop hardness on aluminum, brass, castings, copper, invar, kovar, steel, stainless steel, and titanium on items up to 24” in length.

Capabilities
Complete chart of available surface finishes and anodizing available in rack, barrel, basket, vibrobot or reel-to-reel. Electroless nickel plating, silver plating, gold plating, chrome plating, platinum plating and anodizing services are detailed.

Specifications
Mil specs and ASTM specs for all Silvex Surface Technology plating processes.

Testimonials
Rave reviews from satisfied customers who have used Silvex plating services.

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Staff Directory
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Directions to Silvex
Located in Westbrook, Maine, our facility is easy to find right off the Maine Turnpike.

Aircraft & Aerospace
We have developed masking and fixturing techniques for selective plating on waveguides of various sizes and shapes for electroless nickel, silver, gold and copper. Our sulfuric and chromic acid anodize tanks are capable of handling product up to 5 ft. diameter.

Automotive
Zinc-plated suspension parts are post treated to enhance corrosion resistance. Electronic components are post treated after copper plating.

Cellular & RF Communications
Silver-plated stainless steel and aluminum cavity resonators, silver-plated connectors and contacts, and electroless-nickel-plated underwater cable connectors are just a few of the services we provide to this industry.

Collectibles
Silver, gold and platinum plated coins and medals plated for many of the finest minting companies.

Electrical
Silvex produces over 10,000 lbs. per day of silver and tin connectors, fuse caps and ends on brass, copper and aluminum.

Hotel/Restaurant
Silver plating for hollowware, serving pieces, tea sets and more, all features in some of the most famous hotels in the world.

Medical
Gold plating for orthodontist components and for aluminum electrodes are just two of the services we provide to this industry.

Military
Black manganese phosphate & black hardcoat anodized gun components, chemical film on aluminum casting, and chromic acid anodized tank components.

Platinum
Platinum-plated components for water purification and ion beam technology.

Science Research
Internal and external copper plating.