Sheffield Platers is a third generation family owned business located in San Diego, California, specializing in Electroless Nickel, Gold, Black Nickel, Cadmium, PTFE, and Hermetic functional coating capabilities. Our state of the art facility along with our dedicated team has given Sheffield the tools and ability to provide top quality metal finishing worldwide. Sustaining our environmental stewardship is a focal point and has enabled Sheffield to become an environmental leader locally, nationally, and internationally.
Gold Plating Services
Gold plating is widely used for engineering applications, predominately for its electrical properties and where good corrosion resistance, excellent solderability, or high tarnish resistance is needed. From prototyping and PPAP qualification to full production processing, it is our goal to exceed your quality expectations.
NADCAP Certified | ITAR Registered
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Gold Plating Gallery
Capabilities & Capacities:
Rack Plating
For intricate shapes, including molded contacts, connectors, rotatable connectors, ground springs, and selective plating.
Barrel Plating
For high volume of contact pins, small contact rings, and various small size parts.
Vibratory Plating
For highest quality on contact pins, contact rings, and various small size parts. This method includes best distribution and coverage, including difficult to plate inside wall of small bores.
Extensive In-house Quality and Analytical Laboratory
Featuring the latest in X-ray per ASTM B 568, Chemical Analysis and Atomic Absorption, NDT, Solderability, Adhesion per ASTM B 571.
Reliable Lead times
You can count on Sheffield Platers to be on time every time.
Capacities
Parts up to 2 feet (for type I or II)
Parts up to 1 foot (for type III)
*8% env fee applicable on all orders.
*Notice is hereby given that Sheffield Platers Terms and Conditions of sale, QP4.3F06 Rev D shall apply to this order and can be found here: Terms & Conditions
Sheffield Delivers the Results You Need.
But don’t just take our word for it . . .
Raymond Toledo
Long-serving Employee
“I’ve spent a little over a quarter of my life here at Sheffield and it’s been a true blessing, and to have employers like Dale and Mark make it even better. The brothers are the best and they are there if you need them-Good hearted people.👍👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐”
Matt Charney
Senior Buyer, ITT Cannon, Interconnect Solutions
“Sheffield Platers has proven to be an exceptionally flexible, high quality and environmentally sound supplier. As ITT Cannon has begun the transition from in house plating to 100% outside processing solutions, Sheffield has taken the time to work with each of our internal departments to ensure a stable, seamless transition. The team at Sheffield has shown the ability to support our constantly changing delivery and production requirements. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Sheffield Platers for the future production needs of ITT Cannon.
Walter Gieffels
Chief Operations Officer, Pyramid Precision Machine, Inc.
“Sheffield Platers has been a key supplier to Pyramid Precision Machine for many years. As an AS9100 certified company, our commitment to high quality, on-time parts that meet customer requirements is crucial; and Sheffield has continuously provided excellent support to be the partner of choice. Their ability to expedite orders and to support our changing delivery requirements has allowed us to offer our customers great flexibility. We look forward to the ongoing, growing, successful relationship with Sheffield Platers!”
Hal Flores
PURCHASING MANAGERTE , TE CONNECTIVITY, OCEANSIDE, CA / TECATE, MX
“Sheffield Platers has earned the distinction of becoming a strategic supplier to TE Connectivity over the past five years. As a leading supplier to the Aerospace, Electronics and Oil & Gas industries, TE Connectivity’s commitment to providing a quality product to our customers can only be achieved by engaging in business with high caliber partners that can meet tight deadlines, are flexible in their decision making process and have the ability to continually meet TE’s requirements. We look forward to a mutually beneficial relationship with Sheffield Platers for years to come.”
Stewart Parish
Director, Operations, Amphenol Canada Aerospace Division
“Sheffield Platers should be commended for their lead time reduction while maintaining world class quality. Their efforts are appreciated throughout the entire supply chain, we thank them for their dedication to continuous improvement.”
Current Vendor Approvals Include:
Lockheed Martin, Qualcomm, Amphenol, L3, Teledyne Oil and Gas, Parker Hannifan, Acushnet, ITT, Tyco, JPL and other commercial, military, aerospace, medical and connector organizations.
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