Providing your bathroom accessories the perfect finish—and the lasting quality that defines a premium brand. Our magnetron sputtering coating system is purpose‑built for the sanitaryware industry, delivering high‑end decorative coatings (chrome, brushed nickel, matte black, gold, rose gold, etc.) with exceptional adhesion, corrosion resistance, and scratch durability.
Designed for batch production and easy integration into existing plating lines, this system replaces traditional wet electroplating with a clean, dry, and environmentally friendly PVD process that meets the most stringent quality standards.
Why Choose PVD for Bathroom Accessories?
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Superior Durability – PVD coatings are significantly harder than conventional electroplating, providing outstanding resistance to scratches, wear, and daily handling.
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Corrosion Resistance – Achieve 200+ hours of neutral salt spray (NSS) test performance, ensuring long‑lasting shine even in humid bathroom environments.
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Premium Aesthetics – From brilliant chrome to sophisticated matte black or brushed brass, our system allows precise color and gloss control for consistent, high‑end finishes.
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Eco‑Friendly Process – Zero liquid waste, no heavy metals, and minimal energy consumption compared to traditional plating—supports your sustainability goals.
Features for Sanitaryware Production
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Large Chamber Capacity
Designed for batch processing of faucet bodies, shower arms, towel bars, and other irregularly shaped parts. Customizable racking systems maximize load density. -
Uniformity on Complex Geometries
Advanced target configuration and planetary substrate rotation ensure even coating thickness on internal surfaces and curved profiles—no shadows or thin spots. -
Fast Cycle Times
High‑deposition‑rate cathodes combined with efficient pumping systems allow typical decorative coating cycles of 20–40 minutes, boosting production throughput. -
Reactive Sputtering Ready
Deposit pure metal layers (Cr, Zr, Ti) as well as decorative compounds (TiN – gold, ZrN – champagne gold, TiCN – rose gold, CrN – gunmetal, DLC – black) using precise gas control. -
Automated Recipe Management
PLC/HMI touchscreen with pre‑stored recipes for standard colors. One‑button operation reduces operator error and ensures batch‑to‑batch consistency.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Chamber Size | Ø1200 mm × 1200 mm (customizable to fit your rack dimensions) |
| Max Load Capacity | Up to 500 kg per batch |
| Cathodes | 4–8 adjustable cathodes for multi‑layer / multi‑color processes |
| Power Supply | DC / Pulsed DC / MF (medium frequency) for reactive processes |
| Base Pressure | < 5×10⁻⁵ Torr (fast pump‑down for high throughput) |
| Coating Uniformity | ±5% thickness variation across full load (with rotation) |
| Typical Hardness | 1500–3000 HV (depending on coating type) |
| Salt Spray Test | ≥200 hours (ASTM B117) without corrosion |
Applications
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Faucets & mixer taps
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Shower heads & hand showers
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Towel racks & robe hooks
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Soap dispensers & bathroom accessories
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Cabinet hardware & drawer pulls
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Toilet flush plates & sanitary fittings
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Load Lock / Batch Loading System – Minimizes chamber venting time for continuous operation.
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Ion Etching Pre‑Treatment – In‑situ plasma cleaning for superior adhesion on stainless steel, brass, or zinc alloy substrates.
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Color Monitoring System – In‑process optical monitoring to guarantee exact color matching across batches.
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Automated Racking / Unloading – Robotic integration for high‑volume manufacturing lines.
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Industry Expertise – We understand the unique demands of bathroom accessory finishing: complex shapes, high‑volume consistency, and flawless aesthetics.
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Turnkey Solution – From chamber design to rack tooling, process development, and operator training, we support you from day one.
Contact us to discuss your production capacity, target finishes, and substrate materials. Hongfeng VAC offers detailed analysis tailored to your operation.