Gold Plating Services in Buffalo, NY
Gold plating provides excellent corrosion resistance, consistent electrical conductivity, and reliable solderability for high-performance components. Because gold is a noble metal that does not oxidize, it maintains stable electrical properties over long service lifecycles. These characteristics make gold plating an ideal finish for electronics, communications, and precision industrial applications.
Keystone Corporation provides professional gold plating services for customers in Buffalo, NY and across Western New York. We offer both rack and barrel gold plating to support low-volume, high-precision parts as well as high-volume production runs.
Gold plating can be deposited as soft or hard gold, with dull or bright finishes depending on functional requirements. For applications requiring reliable solderability, high-purity gold is preferred. Keystone Corporation utilizes 24k gold to maintain maximum purity and performance. Typical solderable gold electroplating thickness ranges from 0.00005 to 0.0001 inches (50–100 microinches).
Gold Plating Specifications
- MIL-G-45204 – Electrodeposited Gold Plating (Cancelled but still widely referenced)
- Type I: 99.7% minimum gold content; hardness grades A, B, or C. Used for high-reliability electrical contacts, solderability, and wire-wrap applications.
- Type II: 99.0% minimum gold content; hardness grades B, C, or D. Wear-resistant gold suitable for general applications, but not recommended for high-temperature environments.
- Type III: 99.9% minimum gold content; hardness grade A only. Used for semiconductor components, thermo-compression bonding, nuclear engineering, and high-temperature applications.
Gold Plating Hardness Grades
- A – 90 Knoop maximum
- B – 91 to 129 Knoop
- C – 130 to 200 Knoop
- D – 201 Knoop minimum
Gold Plating Applications in Buffalo Manufacturing
Keystone Corporation’s gold plating services support a wide range of industries served throughout the Buffalo region, including:
- Military and defense manufacturing
- Aerospace and aviation components
- Electronics and electrical assemblies
- Communications and data transmission hardware
Gold Plating Services Backed by Experience and Quality Control
For more than 90 years, Keystone Corporation has supported manufacturers with precision metal finishing solutions. Our gold plating services are available for both rack and barrel applications and are supported by rigorous quality control throughout the entire finishing process.
We provide technical support and Certificates of Compliance for commercial, government, AMS, ASTM, and MIL specifications. Whether your project requires a small batch of specialized components or high-volume production plating, Keystone Corporation delivers consistent, reliable results at a competitive cost.
Contact Keystone Corporation to discuss your gold plating requirements and receive a personalized quotation based on your specific performance and compliance needs.
Some of Our Service Areas:
- Buffalo, NY
- Binghamton, NY
- Rochester, NY
- Syracuse, NY
- Erie, PA
- Chicago, IL
- And more
