Sterling Portable Plating Barrel
Model 8512
The Sterling 8512 series portable plating barrel is engineered for consistent, reliable barrel plating of small, thin, and miniature components. Designed specifically for electroplating environments, this system delivers excellent solution exchange, efficient current transfer, and durable long-term performance.
Built for production plating operations where uptime and uniformity matter.
Available Configurations
Cylinder Sizes
- 8½″ x 12″
- 9″ x 18″ (See Other Listing)
Cylinder Styles
- Round
- Delta Style
Panel Construction Options
- Mesh Panels
- Square Hole Panels
Mesh & Opening Options
- C-1 Mesh (0.01″ opening)
- C Mesh (0.02″ opening)
- B Mesh (0.03″ opening)
- Square Hole (0.093″ opening)
- Super Square Hole (0.220″ opening)
Drive System
- 30 or 60 RPM
- 110 Volt AC Motor (standard)
- Optional DC motors and alternate RPM configurations available
Sterling’s cartridge-style motor design allows for fast motor replacement to minimize production downtime.
Electrical Contact Options
- Ball Danglers
- Rod Danglers
- Floating Rod Danglers
Construction Features
- High solution transfer for improved plating efficiency
- Optimized current flow for uniform deposit thickness
- Replaceable cylinder panels
- Titanium or Stainless Steel cylinder panel screws
- Rugged construction for continuous plating operations
Applications
Ideal for:
- Thin stampings
- Small fasteners
- Miniature components
- Decorative plating
- Functional electroplating processes
