Thank you for visiting Cerko Industries. We are a new technology oriented
materials coating organization that for over twenty years has concentrated on the
development of innovative techniques concerning various metal processes.
From refining
metals that date back to when the earth was formed to developing new coatings for distant
future applications and requirements, we are always striving to remain ahead of the curve
and expand the present day envelope of material science. Our abilities and knowledge have
provided us the opportunity to be part of some of the most challenging and rewarding
projects thought possible. We have processed materials from sub micron sizes to the world's
largest single part. This was a reaction vessel two feet in diameter and eight feet in length
that was to be plated with 5 mils of continuous pure platinum on the inside diameter.
To constantly strive for technological advancements in the field of material sciences while
at the same time providing the customer with the most up to date coating capabilities
available.
Our objective is quite simple:
We at Cerko Industries are die-hard perfectionists. The standard that is demanded by
the semiconductor and medical industries is our standard also. By using only the most
advanced equipment for control and manufacturing, as well as the most recent developments
in electrochemistry and metallurgy (most developed by us) can we provide the level of parts
that you demand and your customer will expect.
Even the smallest details are addressed. Our electrode racks are coated to prevent chemical
contamination of the solution by any digestion of the copper conductor that happens over a
period of time. By eliminating as many variables as is possible parts can be produced on a
daily basis with only concentrating on one thing - producing quality parts all of the time.
As you can see the plating line is composed of self-contained tanks with no common walls to
allow for possible cross contamination. All of the tanks are covered to minimize airborne
contamination as well. The rectifiers are of laboratory grade generating a source of power
with less than 0.01% ripple, which is necessary for proper plating to occur.
The main area of concentration in the field of coatings that we apply is that of precious
metals. These are gold, silver, iridium, palladium, platinum, rhodium, ruthenium, and osmium.
We have coated parts from fractions of an inch to twelve feet in length. The coating line
is equipped with an overhead crane enabling us to process parts weighing as much as 1,000
pounds. 
All of the solutions are filtered with 1 micron absolute filters ensuring the minimal
amount of contamination. But our coating capabilities do not stop at the last tank. Further
coating enhancements can be carried out with our intermetallic alloy forming equipment that
allows us to form atomic bonds increasing the surface up to a Rockwell hardness of 70 on the
C scale. All of these applications, combined with the sophisticated laboratory capability
that we have at our command provides an environment conducive to excellence.
Here are some other pictures of the Reaction Chamber:
And some other Platinum plated parts:
