Plating for Electrical Panels
Plating for Electrical Panels
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What would the correct and cost effective process be for plating a sheet steel electrical panel? The panel has to conduct on all surfaces.
My local plater says "Zinc Plate with Blue Chromate" finish.
Any suggestions/experience?
My local plater says "Zinc Plate with Blue Chromate" finish.
Any suggestions/experience?





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Typically such panels are finished with an insulating varnish or dielectric paint to make them non-conductive. This reduces the possibility of a short-to-ground if a terminal becomes lose, or some conductive debris enters the panel.
If you want a conductive panel then the suggested zinc would probably be ok, as would tin or electroless nickel.
RE: Plating for Electrical Panels
The panel will will have pem studs for mounting din rail and various components will mount via the din rail.
I will do a zinc/chromate finish. I will do more homework with this information.
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