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Metal plating is a fascinating process that enhances the appearance and durability of various metal surfaces. Whether you are a hobbyist...

In the world of manufacturing and production, the quality of a product often hinges on its surface finish. This is where plating...

The plating industry plays a crucial role in manufacturing and finishing products across various sectors. From automotive to electronics,...

Please stop by our booth #1308 to see our latest equipment news.  We have been working hard on some new equipment that is dedicated exclusively to the Metal Finishing Industry and we are unavailing these designs at this years NASF SurFin!

As of July 13, 2020 American Chemical and Equipment, Inc. signed an agreement with American CRS Equipment to be their "Service Center" in the Chicagoland area for their rectifiers.  This means we not only sell their rectifiers, but we install them, and service them in-house along with inventorying parts. Please Contact Us if you have any rectifier needs.

Please browse our Products Page that showcases our most popular plating additives categorized by process.  Keep in mind that these products are just a small sample of all the products we have to offer.  If you do not see what you are looking for, please Contact us for more information.

Plating & Anodizing Equipment for All Metal Finishing Needs: Zinc & Zinc Alloy Plating: This is a separate category simply because Zn is the worlds most desired sacrificial Coating, providing both Functional and Decorative finishes. Cadmium, Copper, Nickel, Chrome, Hard Chrome, & Brass.  All these items are utilized throughout industries world wide for industrial, commercial and decorative applications. We design lines using the most updated equipment and engineering capabili

Plating chemicals are applicable to a variety of use-cases. They are especially applicable to the automotive and hardware industries. At American Chemicals & Equipment, we provide both plating chemicals and plating tanks - true to our namesake! One of the advantages of chemical plating is that it can make metals withstand corrosion. If you are using plating chemicals on car metals, this allows the car (or motorcycle) withstand the elements longer. A disadvantage, however, is

Metal Finishing takes on many forms and shapes. Virtually every line is custom built utilizing information from the customer to the engineering table to the production team.  The end result is an uncompromised solution to your metal finishing needs.

Ventilation systems are an invaluable part of any manufacturing facility – especially those that work with metal and chemicals. Yet, they often work in the background and are not given as much active thought at the machines and offices inside the building. Without ventilation systems that are properly working, all building occupants and employees are placed in danger every day they go to work. You need to be sure that you choose high quality ventilation systems so that the ai

As a ventilation systems manufacturer, we understand the value of ventilation systems to any type of business or facility. If you work with chemicals, proper ventilation is even more important. Without proper ventilation, workers can become sick. It may not occur right away, but workers will inevitably become ill when exposed to harmful chemicals for long periods of time. You need to make sure your ventilation systems are of the highest quality because there is nothing more i