What is the plating process for electroplated shower hoses?

The process of creating a plated shower hose involves several critical steps to ensure the quality and performance of the final product. The process of making a plated shower hose begins with the surface preparation stage. At this stage, the surface of the hose is carefully cleaned and treated to remove surface dirt, grease, and other impurities to ensure a smooth and clean surface. This is an important basis for ensuring the success of subsequent processing steps.

Next comes the pickling step. During this step, the hose is dipped in an acidic solution to remove oxides and other contaminants that may remain on the surface. The purpose of pickling is to purify the surface and provide a good foundation for subsequent processing steps. Then comes the activation treatment, in which the surface of the hose is exposed to the activator to increase the activity of the surface, thereby enhancing the bonding force between the subsequent electroplating layer and the substrate.

After the pretreatment is completed, the hose is placed in the electroplating tank for electroplating. During the electroplating process, the surface of the hose is immersed in a solution containing metal ions, and a metal plating layer is formed on the surface through an electrochemical reaction. During this process, parameters such as current density, temperature and PH value need to be strictly controlled to ensure the quality and uniformity of the electroplated layer.

After plating, the hoses undergo cleaning and post-processing steps. The cleaning process ensures that there are no residual plating solutions or other impurities on the electroplated coating, and post-processing steps include drying and polishing to improve the gloss and smoothness of the electroplated layer. The purpose of these steps is to achieve the best look and feel of the final product.