Sterling Portable Plating BarrelModels 66 • 69 • 612. Medium Capacity SeriesThe Sterling Medium Barrel Series is engineered to handle a broad range of load sizes while maintaining consistent solution exchange and current distribution for uniform plating results.Designed for production electroplating environments, these barrels feature Sterling’s exclusive interchangeable motor cartridge system and integrated clutch mechanism for rapid cylinder positioning during loading and unloading.Built for durability, flexibility, and long-term reliability.
Available Models & Cylinder Sizes
- Model 66 – 6″ x 6″
- Model 69 – 6″ x 9″ (See Other Listing)
- Model 612 – 6″ x 12″ (See Other Listing)
Standard ConfigurationPanel Construction
- 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″ non-mesh opening)
- Super Square Hole (0.220″ non-mesh opening)
Drive System
- 28 or 57 RPM Motor
- 5.5 or 11 Cylinder RPM
- 110 Volt AC Motor (standard)
- Optional DC motors and alternate RPM configurations available
Sterling’s interchangeable motor cartridge design allows quick replacement to minimize downtime.Integrated clutch enables fast cylinder positioning for loading and unloading.
Electrical Contact Options
- Ball Danglers
- Rod Danglers
- Floating Rod Danglers
- Plastic-tipped rod danglers available upon request
Hardware Options
- Stainless hardware (below solution level) – standard applications
- Titanium hardware – recommended for strong acid bath applications
Construction Features
- Efficient solution transfer for uniform deposit thickness
- Reliable current distribution
- Replaceable cylinder panels
- Titanium or Stainless cylinder panel screws
- Designed for continuous production plating
Ordering NotesWhen ordering, please specify:
- Dangler type (Plastic-Tipped Rod, Ball, or Floating Rod)
- Motor RPM selection
- Mesh or square hole panel type
ApplicationsIdeal for:
- Small to medium fasteners
- Precision components
- Functional plating
- Decorative plating
- Acid bath plating applications (with titanium hardware option)
