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Stainless Steel Electrode Ø 6 mm – Electrode for Activating, Degreasing, Dechroming and Chromium Plating

Product information "Stainless Steel Electrode Ø 6 mm – Electrode for Activating, Degreasing, Dechroming and Chromium Plating"

Stainless Steel Electrode Ø 6 mm – Universal Electrode for Activating, Degreasing, Dechroming and Chromium Plating

Durable Stainless Steel Electrode for Professional Tank, Pen and Brush Plating

The Stainless Steel Electrode Ø 6 mm is manufactured from high-quality, corrosion-resistant stainless steel and has been specially designed for a wide range of electroplating applications. It is ideal for electrolytic degreasing, surface activation, dechroming and chromium plating, providing reliable current transfer in tank plating, pen plating and brush (tampon) plating.

Its excellent chemical resistance and mechanical strength ensure a long service life, making it the perfect choice for workshops, laboratories and industrial applications.


Your Advantages

  • Manufactured from high-quality corrosion-resistant stainless steel

  • Robust and durable construction

  • Excellent electrical conductivity

  • Ideal for electrolytic degreasing and surface activation

  • Perfect for dechroming

  • Ideal for chromium plating

  • Suitable for tank plating, pen plating and brush plating

  • Fits standard 6 mm electrode holders

  • Easy to use

  • Professional quality from Betzmann Galvanik


Why Use a Stainless Steel Electrode?

Stainless steel electrodes are primarily used for pretreatment and cleaning processes. They offer excellent resistance to many electrolytes while providing reliable electrical conductivity with minimal wear.

They are particularly suitable for:

  • Electrolytic degreasing

  • Surface activation

  • Dechroming

  • Chromium plating

  • Cleaning processes before electroplating


Typical Applications

Ideal for:

  • Electrolytic degreasing

  • Surface activation

  • Dechroming

  • Chromium plating

  • Pretreatment of metal components

  • Tank plating

  • Pen plating

  • Brush (tampon) plating

  • Workshops

  • Laboratories

  • Industrial applications

  • Restoration

  • Model making


Material Properties

The electrode is manufactured from high-quality stainless steel and offers:

  • Excellent corrosion resistance

  • Good electrical conductivity

  • High mechanical strength

  • Long service life

  • Versatile applications


Application Instructions

Before use:

  • Thoroughly clean the workpiece

  • Remove grease and contamination

  • Use a suitable electrolyte

  • Follow the recommended voltage and current settings

Important Note:

For precious metal plating such as gold, silver, palladium or platinum, we recommend using a graphite or platinum electrode, as these do not contaminate the electrolyte with metal ions. Stainless steel electrodes are primarily intended for activation, cleaning, dechroming and chromium plating applications.


Technical Specifications

  • Material: Corrosion-resistant stainless steel

  • Diameter: 6 mm

  • Length: approx. 95 mm

  • Excellent chemical resistance

  • Suitable for standard electrode holders


Package Contents

  • 1 × Stainless Steel Electrode Ø 6 mm


Quality from Betzmann Galvanik

Betzmann Galvanik supplies high-quality electrodes and professional accessories for demanding electroplating applications. The Stainless Steel Electrode Ø 6 mm offers outstanding durability, excellent chemical resistance and versatile performance, making it the ideal choice for degreasing, activation, dechroming and chromium plating in hobby, workshop and industrial environments.

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