Selective brush plating in a pen.
The Micro-Metallizer is a portable brush plating system: a variable DC power supply, connector cables and a family of self-contained plating pens. Each pen holds its own solution in an absorbent tip — touch it to the grounded part and metal deposits exactly where you work.
There is no tank to fill, no bath to maintain and no plating waste to handle. Swap one pen for the next to run a full sequence — degrease, copper flash, nickel underlayer, final finish — on the same supply, at the bench or in the field.
From $400.00 · ships direct from Flemington, NJ
System features
- Variable DC power supply — 110V/60Hz or 220V/50Hz
- Self-contained, disposable pen cartridges
- Standard and heavy-duty cartridges
- One supply drives every pen in the line
- No tank, bath or plating-waste handling
- Portable: bench, line-side or field
Applications
- Contact and connector restoration
- PCB pad solderability (tin)
- Gold and rhodium jewelry finishing
- Zinc corrosion touch-up
- Silverware restoration
- Copper flash and nickel underlayers
Substrates
- Copper and copper alloys
- Nickel, silver and gold
- Steel — with copper flash
- Stainless steel — with stainless degreaser
- Not for aluminum or chromium (copper, silver, tin, zinc)
Kit configurations
Each kit includes power supply and connector cables
PL-1000KDeluxe KitPensAbsorbent, Nickel, Gold 24K, Silver, Chrome Color, CopperBest forMixed-metal plating work$540.00PL-1000HDDeluxe Kit (Heavy Duty)PensAbsorbent, Nickel HD, Gold 24K HD, Silver HD, Copper HD, RhodiumBest forIndustrial plating, thicker deposits$900.00PL-1000CContact Repair KitPensAbsorbent, Nickel, Gold 24KBest forElectrical contact restoration, connector repair$400.00PL-1000CHDContact Repair Kit (Heavy Duty)PensAbsorbent, Nickel HD, Gold 24K HDBest forHigh-volume contact restoration$525.00
Plating compatibility
Finish · substrate · required underlayer
| Finish | Deposits onto | Required prep / underlayer | Typical use | Standard pen | Heavy-duty pen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AuGold 24K | Gold, nickel or silver | Nickel | Connector pins, edge connectors, switch contacts | PL-1003$145.00 | PL-1016$235.00 |
| AuGold 18K | See catalog | — | Durable gold on high-contact industrial components | PL-1004$145.00 | PL-1017$235.00 |
| AuGold 14K | Gold, silver or nickel | Nickel | Gold-alloy touch-up over gold, silver or nickel | PL-1005$145.00 | — |
| RhRhodium | Nickel | Copper flash + nickel on non-copper substrates | Hard, wear-resistant, highly reflective surfaces | PL-1011$310.00 | — |
| PdPalladium | See catalog | — | Tarnish-proof contacts; palladium-nickel connector plating | PL-1015$140.00 | — |
| AgSilver | Any metal except aluminum or chromium | — | Electrical contacts and high-conductivity surfaces | PL-1008$85.00 | PL-1018$120.00 |
| NiNickel | Copper | Copper flash first on non-copper substrates | Diffusion barrier / underlayer for gold, rhodium, palladium | PL-1006$70.00 | PL-1020$120.00 |
| NiBlack Nickel | Copper | Copper flash first on non-copper substrates | Non-reflective black finish on components and hardware | PL-1007$70.00 | — |
| CuCopper | Any metal except aluminum or chromium | — | Strike layer; buildup on busbars and contact rails | PL-1010$65.00 | PL-1019$100.00 |
| SnTin | Any metal except aluminum or chromium | — | Restores solderability on PCB pads and component leads | PL-1012$70.00 | — |
| ZnZinc | Any metal except aluminum or chromium | — | Sacrificial corrosion protection on steel and galvanized parts | PL-1013$65.00 | — |
| —Chrome Color | Copper | Copper flash first on non-copper substrates | Chrome-color finish on trim, hardware and fittings | PL-1009$65.00 | — |
Surface prep:Absorbent / Degreaser — all metals except stainless steel · Stainless Steel Degreaser — stainless steel only
Parts & pricing
25 items · USD
| Part no. | Description | Type | Price | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL-1000K | Deluxe KitThe most complete pen plating kit available. Covers the full range: Absorbent, Nickel, Gold 24K, Silver, Chrome Color, and Copper. | Plating Kit | $540.00 | |
| PL-1000HD | Deluxe Kit (Heavy Duty)Premium heavy-duty complete kit. Silver-Heavy, Copper-Heavy, Gold 24K-Heavy, Nickel-Heavy, Rhodium, and Absorbent pens included. | Plating Kit | $900.00 | |
| PL-1000C | Contact Repair KitComplete repair kit for electronic component restoration. Includes power supply, connector cables, Absorbent, Nickel, and 24K Gold pen. | Plating Kit | $400.00 | |
| PL-1000CHD | Contact Repair Kit (Heavy Duty)Heavy-duty version for thicker substrates. Includes HD power supply, cables, and heavy-duty Absorbent, Nickel, and Gold pens. | Plating Kit | $525.00 | |
| PL-1002 | Absorbent / Degreaser PenEssential first step in any plating process. Cleans and degreases all metal surfaces (except stainless steel) before plating. | Surface Prep | $65.00 | |
| PL-1003 | Gold 24K Plating PenPlate pure 24-karat gold onto gold, nickel, or silver surfaces. Ideal for electrical contacts, jewelry repair, and decorative work. | Plating Pen | $145.00 | |
| PL-1004 | Gold 18K Plating PenPlate 18K gold for jewelry and decorative applications where a warmer tone is preferred over 24K. | Plating Pen | $145.00 | |
| PL-1005 | Gold 14K Plating PenPlate 14K gold over gold, silver, or nickel surfaces — the most popular karat for jewelry applications. | Plating Pen | $145.00 | |
| PL-1006 | Nickel Plating PenPlate nickel over copper surfaces. Apply copper flash first on non-copper substrates. Essential underlayer for many plating sequences. | Plating Pen | $70.00 | |
| PL-1007 | Black Nickel Plating PenDeposit black nickel for decorative and functional applications. Apply copper flash first on non-copper surfaces. | Plating Pen | $70.00 | |
| PL-1008 | Silver Plating PenPlate silver onto any metallic surface except aluminum or chromium. Common for electrical contacts, silverware restoration, and jewelry. | Plating Pen | $85.00 | |
| PL-1009 | Chrome Color Plating PenApply a chrome-colored finish over copper. Apply copper flash first on non-copper surfaces. | Plating Pen | $65.00 | |
| PL-1010 | Copper Plating PenPlate copper over any metallic surface (not aluminum or chromium). Used as an intermediate flash layer for other platings. | Plating Pen | $65.00 | |
| PL-1011 | Rhodium Plating PenPremium rhodium plating for the hardest, most reflective finish available. Plate over nickel — apply copper flash and nickel first on non-copper surfaces. | Plating Pen | $310.00 | |
| PL-1012 | Tin Plating PenPlate tin over any metallic surface (not aluminum or chromium). Widely used in electronics for solderability enhancement. | Plating Pen | $70.00 | |
| PL-1013 | Zinc Plating PenPlate zinc over metallic surfaces for corrosion protection and galvanic applications (not aluminum or chromium). | Plating Pen | $65.00 | |
| PL-1015 | Palladium Plating PenPlate palladium for corrosion-resistant, tarnish-proof finishes. Widely used in electronics and fine jewelry as a white-metal alternative to rhodium. | Plating Pen | $140.00 | |
| PL-1016 | Gold 24K Heavy Duty PenHeavy-duty 24K gold pen for thicker gold deposits on high-wear surfaces. Greater plating volume per cartridge than the standard pen. | Heavy-Duty Pen | $235.00 | |
| PL-1017 | Gold 18K Heavy Duty PenHeavy-duty 18K gold pen for thicker deposits. Ideal for high-contact jewelry and industrial components requiring a durable gold finish. | Heavy-Duty Pen | $235.00 | |
| PL-1018 | Silver Heavy Duty PenHeavy-duty silver pen for thicker silver deposits on electrical contacts, silverware restoration, and large surface jewelry work. | Heavy-Duty Pen | $120.00 | |
| PL-1019 | Copper Heavy Duty PenHeavy-duty copper pen for thick copper plating and buildup applications. Ideal as a heavy flash layer on large industrial parts. | Heavy-Duty Pen | $100.00 | |
| PL-1020 | Nickel Heavy Duty PenHeavy-duty nickel pen for thick nickel deposits. Used as a heavy underlayer for gold, rhodium, and other precious metal platings. | Heavy-Duty Pen | $120.00 | |
| PL-1014 | Stainless Steel Degreaser PenSpecialized degreaser for stainless steel surfaces prior to plating. Standard degreaser cannot prep stainless — this is the correct solution. | Surface Prep | $70.00 | |
| PL-1001 | Connector CablesReplacement connector cables for attaching Micro-Metallizer pens to the power supply. | Equipment | $20.00 | |
| PL-1000 | Power SupplyVariable DC power supply, 110V/60Hz or 220V/50Hz. Drives all Micro-Metallizer plating pens. | Equipment | $220.00 |
Industries using the Micro-Metallizer
EPElectronics & PCB
Restore solderability and contact performance pad-by-pad, without bridging neighbors.ADAerospace & Defense
Restore connectors, contact rings and fasteners in place — without pulling the assembly for tank plating.MDMedical & Dental
Tungsten-carbide edge hardening that lets instruments be re-coated instead of replaced.JRJewelry & Restoration
Gold, rhodium, silver and palladium on settings, clasps and engraved detail — no immersion.MFManufacturing
Corrosion protection, production buildup and tool-edge hardening on the line.MRIndustrial MRO
Bring the system to the part, not the part to the shop.
Restore solderability and contact performance pad-by-pad, without bridging neighbors.ADAerospace & Defense
Restore connectors, contact rings and fasteners in place — without pulling the assembly for tank plating.MDMedical & Dental
Tungsten-carbide edge hardening that lets instruments be re-coated instead of replaced.JRJewelry & Restoration
Gold, rhodium, silver and palladium on settings, clasps and engraved detail — no immersion.MFManufacturing
Corrosion protection, production buildup and tool-edge hardening on the line.MRIndustrial MRO
Bring the system to the part, not the part to the shop.
Not sure which configuration you need?
Tell us the part, the substrate and the finish. Our team will recommend a kit or a custom configuration.