Electroplating machinery and equipment - Heimerle + Meule

Electroplating machinery and equipment 

Heimerle + Meule’s equipment 

manufacturing division 

offers a comprehensive and 

individually designed range 

of electroplating units and 

systems for one-off and 

small-batch processing and 

for series production. 

Our products are mainly 

used in industrial production, 

goldsmiths’ and watchmakers’ 

workshops, schools, 

universities, institutes and 

laboratories. 

JUNIOR 120 

Pen plating unit 

With this pen plating unit, 

gold, silver and rhodium can 

be deposited with ease. 

The technique is economical 

and stain-free. The apparatus 

is particularly suitable for 

jewellery with complex geometries 

such as settings, 

rings, brooches, necklaces 

and watches which would 

otherwise have to be masked 

– a time-consuming and 

expensive procedure. Layers 

of approx. 0.1 – 0.2 μm can 

be deposited. 

JUNIOR 120 is very easy to 

operate: Using a pair of 

tweezers (cathode), attach 

the work to the pen plating 

unit. Dip the felt tip of the 

plating pen (anode) into the 

plating bath. Then apply the 

plating solution to the work, 

making sure that the tip only 

glides over the surface. 

When the plating is completed, 

rinse the plated part 

under running water and 

dry it. 

Technical specifications 

JUNIOR 

Mains voltage 

230 ~/50 Hz 

Rectifier voltage 

1.5 – 15 V 

Output (electroplating) 

max. 0.4 A 

JUNIOR 120 8100 9 746 

complete with: 

1 pen plating unit JUNIOR 120 

1 plating pen with plug 

1 pair of tweezers with plug 

1 work plate 

10 felt tips, half size 

1 electrolyte jar 

Accessories 

1 plating pen with plug 8100 9 761 

1 pair of tweezers with plug 8100 9 759 

1 work plate 8100 9 748 

10 felt tips, half size 8614 7 019 

1 electrolyte jar 8614 7 025 

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Titanium colouring 

Titanium in colour 

Titanium is a metal that 

forms a durable oxide layer 

with the ability to refract and 

absorb light. By varying the 

thickness of the oxide layer, 

an array of very decorative 

colours can be achieved. 

Manufacturers of medical 

instruments, spectacle frames 

and writing implements have 

been benefiting from titanium’s 

properties for many 

years now. And jewellery 

designers, too, derive inspiration 

from colourful titanium. 

A multifunctional material – 

not only for high-tech 

applications 

Harder than steel; extremely 

resistant to heat, corrosion 

and acid; bio-compatible and 

exceptionally lightweight: 

these properties make titanium 

and its alloys a material 

of choice for the aircraft 

and aerospace industries, 

deep-sea engineering 

(submarines), medicine 

(implants and prosthetics) 

and the chemical industry. All 

these beneficial properties – 

harder than steel, lightweight, 

hypoallergenic – are also 

remarkable features of titanium 

jewellery. 

The TFA 120/10 titanium 

anodiser: for durable and 

beautiful titanium surfaces 

With this titanium colouring 

unit from Heimerle + Meule, 

existing passive layers can 

be reinforced by anodic oxidation. 

Increasing the voltage 

increases the thickness of 

the oxide layer. The various 

colours will appear at specific 

voltage levels. 

With a standard 20 litre process 

bath, a 120 V rectifier 

and a safety lid which locks 

automatically, the TFA 120/10 

titanium colouring unit is 

perfect for achieving a wide 

range of colours. Other 

variations are available on 

request. Using the titanium 

colouring solution developed 

Titanium colouring unit TFA 120/10 8687 1 800 

complete with: 

■ Polypropylene tank 

460 x 280 x 250 mm 

incl. automatically 

locking lid 

■ Anode and cathode rods 

■ Agitator 

■ Suction outlet 

■ Rectifier 120 V / 10 A 

Accessories 

■ Universal suspension rack 

with 40 titanium hooks 

■ Stainless steel anodes, set of 8 

Chemicals 

■ Titanium colouring solution 

■ Titanium pickle 

by Heimerle + Meule and the 

correct titanium pickle, the 

TFA 120/10 enables you to 

obtain immaculate shades of 

bronze, violet, bright blue 

steel, blue, yellow, pink and 

green with the utmost of ease. 

8894 4 065 

8604 3 013 

8894 4 065 

8894 4 090 

The following colours can be achieved with the TFA 120/10 titanium anodizer 

Bronze 

15 V 

Violet 

20 V 

Bright blue 

30 V 

Steel blue 

40 V 

Yellow 

60 V 

Pink 

80 V 

Green 

100 V 

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Benchtop plating units 

and systems 

These units are suitable for 

plating copper, nickel, silver, 

gold, rhodium and other 

metals with the exception 

of chrome. They are so easy 

to operate that even newcomers 

to electroplating can 

work with them. 

While the small plating units 

Type PGG 10 (1.5 and 3.0 litre) 

are generally used to plate 

small one-off parts, the 

systems Type PGG 20 and 

PGG 60 are suitable for 

processing larger one-off 

items and small batches. 

PGG 10 1.5 l PGG 10 3.0 l PGG 20 PGG 60 

Small size Small size Small size Small size 

electroplating unit electroplating unit electroplating system electroplating sytem 

type PGG 10 type PGG 10 type PGG 20 type PGG 60 

1.5 litre 3.0 litre 

Ref. No. 8101 0 492 8101 0 493 8101 0 494 8101 0 614 

Technical Nominal voltage/nominal frequency 220 V/50 Hz 220 V/50 Hz 220 V/50 Hz 220 V/50 Hz 

specifications Weight 14 kg 20 kg 45 kg 71 kg 

Housing Steel sheet with ● ● ● ● 

acid-resistant coating 

Dimensions 500 x 260 x 280 mm 580 x 300 x 320 mm 980 x 500 x 360 mm 980 x 800 x 510 mm 

(length x width x height) 

(including rinse tanks) 

Rectifier 10 V/10 A 48 % RW 10 V/10 A 48 % RW 10 V/20 A 48 % RW 10 V/60 A 48 % RW 

Stainless steel cathode ● ● ● ● 

and anode rods 

Agitator in tank 2 + 3 2 + 3 in the right-hand 2 + 3 

processing tank (6) 

Timer LCD-timer LCD-timer LCD-timer LCD-timer 

Thermostatic control unit 0 – 110 °C 0 – 110 °C 0 – 110 °C 0 – 110 °C 

Tanks In PPH – natural with lid ● ● ● 

Number 3 3 3 processing tanks 3 processing tanks 

1 running-water rinse tank 2 running-water rinse tanks 

2 rinsing tanks 8 rinsing tanks 

Capacity 1.5 l 3.0 l 8 l processing tanks 15 l processing tanks 

4 l rinsing tanks 7 l rinsing tanks 

Dimensions 150 x 100 x 150 mm 180 x 130 x 180 mm 210 x 210 x 210 mm 245 x 260 x 265 mm 

(length x width x height) processing tanks processing tanks 

210 x 105 x 210 mm 260 x 105 x 265 mm 

rinsing tanks 

rinsing tanks 

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Small size electroplating system 

PGG 20, 8.0 litres 

Small size electroplating system 


Small size electroplating unit 


Small size electroplating unit 


Accessories for benchtop electroplating units type PGG 10 1.5 litres and 3.0 litres 

Immersion heater 180 W 8607 0 020 Stainless steel anodes 150 x 50 x 0.5 mm 8609 3 004 

Stainless steel holder for heater 8607 0 013 Nickel anodes 100 x 50 x 2.0 mm 8609 2 004 

Bimetallic thermometer 8600 6 001 Fine silver anodes 100 x 50 x 2.0 mm 8609 4 004 

Stainless steel holder for thermometer 8600 6 005 Platinized titanium anodes 100 x 30 x 1.0 mm 8609 4 004 

Copper wire Ø 0.5 mm 8619 6 001 Copper anode 100 x 50 x 3.00 mm 8609 6 001 

Universal suspension rack for rings 8606 2 001 Anode holder in titanium 8609 5 002 

Universal suspension rack for chains 8606 2 022 Plating pen with terminal clamp 8614 7 011 

PPH tank 1.5 litres 8605 9 001 Pair of tweezers with terminal clamp 8614 7 009 

PPH tank lid for 1.5 litre tank 8605 8 001 Felt tips, half 8614 7 019 

PPH tank 3.0 litres 8605 9 022 

PPH tank lid for 3.0 litre tank 8605 8 009 

Accessories for benchtop electroplating system type PGG 20 (accessories for PGG 60 on request) 

Additional rectifier 10 V / 20 A 8602 0 013 PPH tank lid for 4.0 litre tank 8605 8 010 

Digital ammeter including installation 8601 4 011 PPH rinsing tank 4.0 litres 8605 9 003 

Shunt socket 8601 6 005 Copper wire Ø 0.5 mm 8619 6 001 

Additional agitators 8686 1 820 Universal suspension rack for rings, large 8606 2 005 

Thermostatic control 8615 4 013 Universal suspension rack for rings, small 8606 2 003 

Exhauster 2400 rpm 8603 0 003 Universal suspension rack for chains, large 8606 2 006 

Connection for filter pump 8615 4 008 Universal suspension rack for chains, small 8606 2 004 

Immersion heater 400 W 8607 0 021 Stainless steel anodes 8609 3 005 

200 x 50 x 0.8 mm 

Stainless steel holder for heater 8607 0 016 Nickel anodes 150 x 50 x 2.0 mm 8609 2 005 

Bimetallic thermometer 8600 6 002 Fine silver anodes 150 x 50 x 2.0 mm 8690 0 805 

Stainless steel holder 8600 6 005 Platinized titanium anodes 8690 4 005 

for thermometer 

150 x 30 x 1.0 mm 

PPH tank 8.0 litres 8605 9 004 Copper anode 150 x 50 x 3.0 mm 8609 6 002 

PPH tank lid for 8.0 litre tank 8605 8 011 Anode holder in titanium 8609 5 003 

PPH tank 4.0 litres 8605 9 002 

Pen electroplating 

with PGG 10 and PGG 20 

Both units can be used for 

pen plating. Tweezers and 

electroplating pen (both 

with terminal clamps) are 

available as accessories. 

See also contact electroplating 

unit type JUNIOR 120, 

page 24. 

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Centrifugal dryers and 

drying units 

Centrifugal hot-air dryers 

facilitate the speedy and 

stainless drying of wet metal, 

glass or plastic parts. 

Centrifugal hot air dryer HT II 

Thanks to the fast-acting 

heater built into the lid, 

this unit dries even complex 

items without stains and in 

the shortest possible time. 

Ultrasonic cleaning units and systems 

Ultrasonic cleaning is now a standard 

method for the pre-treatment of items to 

be plated. 

With this process even heavily soiled or 

complex metal, glass and plastic parts can 

be quickly and thoroughly cleaned. 

With the 

Minison 120 

Minison 220 

Minison 320 

Heimerle + Meule offers you a range of 

ultrasonic cleaning units which meet every 

requirement in goldsmiths’ workshops, 

medical laboratories and in industry. 


Loading capacity 

Overall dimensions 


Drive unit: electric motor 

Voltage 

Power consumption 

Workpiece basket (exchangeable) 

diameter 

height 

perforation 

Cycle 

Weight 

1 kg 

320 x 280 x 500 mm 

75 W, 3000 rpm 

220 V/50 Hz 

700 W 

130 mm 

105 mm 

5 mm 

max. 5 min 

20 kg 

Ref. No. 8688 1 200 

Accessories 

Perlon insert without bags 8607 9 003 

Perlon insert with bags 8607 9 004 

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Ultrasonic cleaning units MINISON 120 MINISON 220 MINISON 320 

complete with heater with heater with heater and drain 

and accessories: 

workpiece basket in stainless steel, 

stainless steel lid, lid with holes for 

plastic beakers, 2 plastic beakers and 

2 mesh baskets for plastic beakers 

Ref. No. 8100 9 296 8100 9 517 8100 9 518 

Ref. No. 8100 9 303 

with heater but without accessories 


Transducer 1 PZT broad-beam transducer 1 PZT large-area transducer 2 PZT large area transducers 

RF generator overload protected, continuous output overload protected, continuous output overload protected, continuous output 

Operation mode half wave full wave full wave 

Operating frequency 35 kHz automatic frequency control 35 kHz automatic frequency control 35 kHz automatic frequency control 

Continuous RF peak output max. 120 W/Per. 2 x 160 W/Per. 2 x 320 W/Per. 

Current consumption 0.5 A 1.0 A 2.0 A 

Power supply 230 V – 50/60 Hz or 230 V – 50/60 Hz or 230 V – 50/60 Hz or 

115 V – 50/60 Hz 115 V – 50/60 Hz 115 V – 50/60 Hz 

Power cable integrated, 2 m long, separate, 2 m long, separate, 2 m long, 

with European earthed plug with European earthed plug with European earthed plug 

External dimensions (l x w x h) 205 x 100 x 155 mm 260 x 160 x 250 mm 325 x 175 x 305 mm 

Weight 1.9 kg 3.6 kg 5.3 kg 

Oscillation tank 

Internal dimensions (l x w x d) 190 x 85 x 60 mm 240 x 140 x 100 mm 300 x 150 x 150 mm 

Capacity 0.9 l 3.0 l 5.7 l 

Features 

Heater 65 °C fixed setting, 30 – 80 °C thermostatic control, 30 – 80 °C thermostatic control, 

70 W 140 W 280 W 

Oscillation tank stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel 

Drain ball valve G 1/4 

Housing, splash-proof stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel 

Protection level IP 32 IP 32 IP 32 

Handles – – on the sides 

Timer 1 – 15 min and continuous use 1 – 15 min and continuous use 1 – 15 min and continuous use 

Accessories 

Stainless steel workpiece basket 8100 9 297 

Stainless steel lid 8100 9 298 

Lid with holes for plastic beakers 8100 9 299 

Plastic beaker 8100 9 300 

Mesh basket for plastic beakers 8199 9 301 

Plastic mesh basket, oval 

190 x 110 x 20 mm 8606 1 001 8606 1 001 


190 x 110 x 20 mm, with rests 8606 1 005 


275 x 110 x 25 mm, with rests 8606 1 006 

Stainless steel lid 8100 9 520 8100 9 519 

Ultrasonic cleaner Supplied as Concentration Treatment time Temperature Applications Special features 

Ultra Clean liquid 2 – 4 % 30 – 120 sec 40 – 70 °C removal of polish residues on gold, 100 % biodegradable, 

(concentrate) (concentrate) (25 – 50 m/l) silver, nonferrous metals and steel silicate-free 

Ultra 93 solid 3 – 4 % 60 – 120 sec 60 – 80 °C heavy soiling on precious metals powerful 

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(salt) (30 – 50 g/l) and steel cleaner 

Ultra 2000 solid 3 – 5 % 120 – 300 sec 50 – 90 °C removal of oil, polishing and grinding silicate-free, 

(powder) (30 – 50 g/l) residues on precious metals, wettable, 

nonferrous metals and aluminium ultra filterable 

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Electropolishers for gold 

and silver 

Electropolishing gold and 

silver is an efficient and economical 

way to brighten 

jewellery, especially items 

with a complex geometry. 

This technique can be 

employed to brighten almost 

all silver and gold alloys 

(including centrifugal 

castings) with the exception 

of white gold/palladium. 

Polishing cycles last between 

5 – 30 seconds and even 

deeper and hidden surfaces 

can be successfully polished. 

You will find details of the 

required polishing salts on 

page 20. 

Electropolisher PEG 40 

This is a benchtop unit suitable 

for workshops. One item 

can be polished per cycle. 

The maximum surface of the 

workpiece should not exceed 

10 – 15 cm 2 . 

Technical specifications 8101 0 495 

Housing 

Housing dimensions 


Rectifier 

Workpiece holder 

Cathode rods and 

cathode metal sheets 

Heater 

Tanks with lids 

Number of tanks 2 

Tank dimensions 


Capacity per tank 

Nominal voltage 

Weight 

Steel sheet with acid-resistant 

coating 

340 x 260 x 270 mm 

25 V/40 A with regulator knob 

Tweezers or hook 

Stainless steel 

150 x 50 x 0.5 mm 

Immersion heater, 180 W 

Temperature monitored by 

bimetallic needle-gauge thermometer 

Plastic 

150 x 100 x 150 mm 

1.5 litre 

220 V / 50 Hz 

16 kg 

Accessories 

Plastic tank 1.5 litres 8605 9 001 

Plastic tank lid 8605 8 001 

Immersion heater 8607 0 020 

Stainless steel holder 8607 0 013 

for heater 

Bimetallic thermometer 8600 6 001 

Stainless steel holder 8600 6 005 

for thermometer 

Polishing tweezers 8615 2 001 

Grip with platinum hook 8615 2 002 

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Technical specifications 8685 2 300 

Dimensions 


Rectifier 

Function of tank I 

Tank material 

Tank dimensions 


Workpiece and cathode rods 

1130 x 910 x 870 mm 

25 V/300 A with regulator switch 

pulse control and timer 

from 1 – 1,000 seconds 

Polishing 

PPH 

460 x 280 x 250 mm, 

Capacity approx. 30 litres 

Copper, stainless steel 

Heater 

Emergency cut-out 

Cooling 

Drainage 

Function of tank II 

Tank material 

Dimensions 


Water inlet and outlet 

Stainless-steel coil heater (1.4 kW), 

temperature regulated by 

non-contacting thermostat 

Yes 

Stainless steel pipes 

Discharge hose and stopper 

2 static rinses and 

1 running rinse 

PPH 

460 x 280 x 400 mm 

(3, each 140 x 280 x 400 mm) 

Running rinse: 

water inlet and overflow standpipe 

Static rinses: 

water discharge hose 

Nominal voltage 380 V/50 Hz (alternatively: 220 V) 

Output 

Weight 

Connection for 

water inlet and outlet 

Accessories 

approx. 9 kW/main switch 

approx. 210 kg 

Ø 1 / 2 

”/50 mm 

Polishing rack with 8606 2 009 

4 double hooks in platinum 

Polishing rack 8606 2 011 

with 8 double hooks 

and 4 single hooks in platinum 

Polishing rack 8606 2 010 

with 8 double hooks in platinum 

Chain holder 8606 2 012 

Electropolisher EP 300 

With this standard industrial 

system, a total surface area 

of 80 cm 2 can be polished 

during each cycle. 

The chassis is made of square 

stainless steel tubing clad 

with plastic panels. The 

worktop is made of easy-toclean 

plastic. The processing 

and rinsing tanks can easily 

be changed from the front. 

This can be done without 

removing the workpiece 

holders and cathode rods. 

To draw of the vapours from 

the bath, an extraction unit is 

mounted over the processing 

tank and two extractor ducts 

are located underneath the 

work surface. These are 

connected together by means 

of flexible pipes at the rear 

of the unit. 

The controls and displays for 

the rectifier and the thermostatically 

controlled heater 

are located on a console 

mounted at the rear of the 

machine. The rectifier is located 

on the right-hand side 

and is easily accessible from 

the front for servicing. 

An emergency cut-out is 

installed to monitor the bath 

level. If the solution drops 

below a preset level, the 

heater cuts out automatically. 

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