Tin on Aluminum

A reliable, cost-effective finish offering excellent corrosion resistance and solderability.

Elevate the performance and appearance of your components with our expert tin plating solutions.

What Is Tin Plating?

Tin plating is the process of electrochemically applying a thin layer of tin onto the surface of a metal part. Known for its soft, ductile, and silvery-white appearance, tin offers a unique combination of physical and chemical properties that make it ideal for a wide range of industrial applications.

This finish is particularly valued for its excellent corrosion resistance, non-toxicity, and ability to enhance solderability — especially in electrical and electronic components. Whether it’s used as a final finish or an intermediate layer, tin plating improves conductivity, reduces friction, and protects underlying materials from wear and oxidation.

Benefits

Common Applications

Types of Tin Plating

Bright Tin

Bright tin plating has a high degree of luster and provides excellent appearance, conductivity, and solderability. It is most commonly used in electronics and decorative applications.

 

Matte Tin

Matte tin offers a duller finish and is preferred for applications requiring post-plating soldering, as it reduces the risk of whisker growth.

Why Choose Ecoplating for Tin Plating?

Ecoplating delivers precision tin plating with exceptional attention to quality, consistency, and performance. Whether you need bright tin for electronics or matte tin for solderable busbars, we provide solutions tailored to your specifications.

Our environmentally conscious processes ensure compliance with industry regulations while maintaining efficient lead times and outstanding durability.

Plating Type

Electrolytic (Bright or Matte)

Finish Options

Bright (high-luster), Matte (non-reflective, solderable)

Substrate Compatibility

Ferrous alloys, cuprous alloys, aluminum alloys

Typical Applications

Electrical connectors, copper busbars, automotive parts, circuit boards

Key Properties

Corrosion resistance, solderability, conductivity, lubricity

Thickness Range

Typically 0.0001” to 0.001” (customizable per application)

Compliance

RoHS compliant

Standards

ASTM B545, MIL-T-10727 (if applicable based on process setup)

Need Help?

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Many options can be customized, and we’re happy to help you find the best fit.