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For improvement of your plating quality

Hull Cell Test Kit

What can be identified through a“Hull Cell Test”?

In plating process, proper maintenance of bath is very important to keep the quality and to obtain demanded function of plated
film. However, the state of bath changes with the passage of time during actual plating process. Therefore, it is necessary to
maintain the state of bath by regularly test with various ways. The test for plating is mainly classified into two category. The first
category is quantitative test such as chemical analysis and physicochemical measurement such as pH, specific gravity and so on.
The second category is qualitative test with actual electrodeposition, such as Hull Cell test, Harling Test and so on. Among them,
Hull Cell Test, which allows to show the state of bath with only small amount of solution and short time, is very useful tool for
actual plating field. Particularly, by preparing standard plated sample in advance, Hull Cell test allows to predict the occurrence
bath troubles. You can check the “Wellness” of bath very easily by using Hull Cell test.

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The current density distribution on a test-piece can be calculated using the following formula:

C.D = I (5.10 -5.24 logL)

C.D : Current Density (A/dm ) I : Total Current (A) L : Distance from the edge of high current side on cathode plate
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( Please note that values measured are based on average current distribution and therefore, slight changes must be considered depending on the type of plating-bath. )

1 Range of optimal current density for the plating-bath 7 Evaluation of levelling power by making polishing flaws on Hull Cell plates
2 Range of burnt deposit for determining limiting current density 8 Determination of alloy composition for alloy plating *1
3 Covering power ( to what extent can current density be lowered to obtain satisfying plating fim ) 9 Evaluation of dummy plating effect, etc. in eliminating impurities
4 Evaluation of plating-bath composition balance 10 Effects of activated carbon treatment and filtering treatment
5 Lack or excess of brightener and additives 11 Prediction of bath-trouble occurrence *2
6 Mixture and/or effect of impurities 12 Estimation of optimal timing for adding various chemical solutions *2

*1 : Current density dependence of alloy composition can be determined through combining Hull Cell test and other methods such as XRD.
*2 : Prediction can be made through periodic sample comparisons or by conducting repeated Hull Cell tests.

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 Test result example Nickel Plating ( Watts bath ) Full-Scale ( 100mm×67mm )

The left side of the photo is the high current density area close to the anode and the right side is the low current density area. Example A , where it appears blackened, is9 the “burnt
deposit” area and because of the scorched plating film, it can not be applied to actual products.
Example B is the “dull-plating” area and tiny bubbles can be observed. In this case, the optimal current density condition would be the condition applied in Example C where
brightness has been obtained.
The full-scale picture shown right is the example in which the difference of
appearance in different current density is emphasized. In Hull Cell test, various
useful information such as, presence of inorganic impurity, balance of
High Current Density Low
compositions in solution, whether pH is appropriate or not, effect of additives
and so on are appears on one test-piece. Repeating Hull Cell test many times,
various know-how are accumulated, and you will be able to predict the
occurrence of trouble in advance and to find out the solution for it in a short time.

A B C

A Burnt deposit B Dull plating C Brightness

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 Usage Examples of Hull Cell Test Kit
Usage
Example Test for the amount of brightener or Usage
Example Test for deposition ratio in alloy plating
1 inorganic contamination in Ni plating. 2 with “Long Hull cell”

Test conditions such as current with/without agitation and Long Hull Cell whose length is twice of that of Standard
so on, should be determined by “What you want to know.” Hull Cell makes it much clear to show “Throwing power”
and “Deposition ratio for each current density”.

Conditions should be changed Sn-Ag Plating 2A, 5min with agitation ( Paddle )
according to a purpose of test.
Use with
Test for the amount of standard Hull Cell
Test for inorganic 40μm
brightener and composition contamination
balance of solution
( 3A, 5min, without agitation ) ( 1A, 5min, with air agitation )

Use with Hull Cell (Long-Type) Solution surface

Only tin is
deposited
Reference Reference

Excessive Brightener contaminated with Zn

Usage
Example Saving of expensive solution for noble Usage
Example Test for agitation in alloy plating and
3 metal plating with“Tenori Hull Cell” 4 high speed plating Patent-Registered

Smart Hull Cell

Test of Sn Plating and Alloy
plating with agitation using
“Smart Hull Cell”.

Smart cell is placed on the stirrer,and

rotate a stirring bar. Solution flows in the
direction of the arrow in this figure,
It will begin overflow circulation.

High speed plating Hull Cell and

“Tenori Hull Cell” makes it possible to test with only 33mL Agitation Effect Testing Kit
of solution. Required amount of solution is 1/8 of that in the Test of high speed plating (max ~130A/
case using standard Hull Cell. dm 2 , ~75m/min), using “High Speed
Plating Hull Cell” and “Agitation Effect Test
Equipment”.

Tenori Size

Result of Pd-Co Plating Test

(Photo provided by
EEJA : Palladex PC-100)
Standard Size

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Hull Cell Test Procedures ( Test Processes )
If it is not clear what to prepare for a Hull Cell test, first confirm the instruments and testing conditions required by referring to the general testing
samples listed below. Tests should be conducted by setting conditions to match the actual operation environment, taking into account the purpose
of testing. Please read the details of testing procedures thoroughly so as to be aware of precautions that must be followed during the testing
process. Since chemical solutions will be used in testing, careful attention should be paid in the handling and storage of such solutions.

[ Example of Testing Specification : Bright Nickel Bath ]

Testing to determine the effect of additives/bath-composition: Effect on composition itself can be observed by setting the following plating
specifications: 3A / 5-minutes / No agitation.
Testing to identify metal impurities: Metal impurities can be more easily identified in low current density areas by setting the following
plating specifications: 1A / 5-minutes / agitation.

Examples of Testing Specification by Plating Solution Type

Specification Examples
Cathode
Types of Plating Solution Hull Cell Anode Total Current Time Temp. Remarks
( test-piece ) Agitation
(A) ( min. ) (℃)
Thermostatic- Oxygen-free
Copper Cyanide Iron 20~60
Control-Type Copper
Phosphorous 2~3 5~10 Air/
Air-Agitation-Type
Copper Copper Sulfate Copper Iridium- 20~30
Diaphragm-Type Hull Cell
plated Titanium Brass Cathode Rocker
Copper Thermostatic- Oxygen-free
2 5 50~60
Pyrophosphate Control-Type Copper

Nickel Electrolytic 1 5 Air *1

( Watts-bath based ) Nickel Brass
Thermostatic-
Nickel 40~60
Nickel
Control-Type
SK Nickel Copper 2~3 5 Air/ None
Sulfamate ( Sulfur depolarized nickel )

Brass *2
Hexavalent- Lead with 5%
Chromium Chromium 5~10 1~3 40~60 None
Chromium Tin Content
Nickel Plated
Brass

Zinc Cyanide 20~35

1 None/
Zinc Zincate Standard-Type Zinc Iron 5 *3
Hull Cell
20~30 Cathode Rocker
Zinc Chloride 2

Hull Cell
Tin Tin Sulfate Standard-Type Tin Iron 1 5 18~20
Cathode Rocker
Thermostatic-
Silver Cyanide Control-Type Silver 0.5~1 5~10 20~30
Standard-Type
Platinum plated
40~60
Smart
Rhodium 5
Tenori Titanium
Noble Nickel Plated Hull Cell
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Metal Carbon Brass Cathode Rocker
Alkaline Gold Thermostatic- Platinum plated 1 1~3 50~65
Control-Type Titanium
Smart
Platinum plated
Acid Gold Tenori 3~5 20~50
Titanium

*1 Metal impurities in bright nickel plating solution can be identified at the low-current density side ( Air-agitation is essential )
*2 Mixture of chloride ions can be determined by observing bare spots and the rear side,
*3 Hull cell test alone may not be sufficient to identify the brightness range or to determine existence of metal impurities. In such cases, another
method for identification is to wash the test-piece with water, dry it well, dip it ( to about 1/2 the length of the test-piece ) in 0.5% nitric acid and
then further conduct chromate treatment to 1/2 of the dipped part.
*4 Tenori : Tenori Hull Cell ( Small-sized )

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 Various Types of Hull Cell

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According to purpose of use, there are various types of hull cell tanks, anode plates, cathode plates, etc.
Hull Cell Tanks
No. Product No. Product Name Features
For noble metal plating. It is eco-friendly since hull cell test can be performed with one eighths(⅛)of the tank’s volume(approx. 33mL).
1 B-54-HW Tenori Hull Cell (Air-Agitation-Type) Air-agitation is also possible.

2 B-55-H Tenori Hull Cell (Standard-Type) Optimal for noble metal plating since hull cell test can be performed with one eighths (⅛)of standerd tank’s volume (approx.
) ( )
3 B-55-HG Tenori Hull Cell (Standard-Type Glass) 33mL . Heating by use of thermostatic water bath warming in hot water is possible.

4 B-55-G Hull Cell (Standard-Type, Glass) Same type as B-55, but made of glass. Heating by use of thermostatic bath (warming in hot water) is possible.

5 B-53W Hull Cell (Thermostatic-Control-Type) Air-agitation and heating by use of heater.

6 B-54W Hull Cell (Air-Agitation-Type) Air-agitation is possible.

7 B-55 Hull Cell (Standard-Type) Without air agitation and heating

8 B-54-DW Diaphragm-type Hull Cell (Air-Agitation-Type) Hull cell designed to reduce decomposition of additives caused by use of insoluble anodes.

9 B-55-L Hull Cell (Standard/Long-Type)

10 B-55-LG Hull Cell (Standard/Glass Long-Type) By extending the length of cathode-side in Hull Cell in horizontal direction, more detailed observation with
11 B-53-LW Hull Cell (Thermostatic-Control/Long-Type) very wide current-density range become possible.

12 B-54-LW Hull Cell (Air-Agitation/Long-Type)

13 B-56 Hull Cell (Chromium) For chromium plating. To prevent sharp rise in temperature, perforated hull cell is fixated inside a 1L rectangular-type tank. (Made of PVC).
In addition to heating by use of heater and air agitation, air agitation by overflow method can also be performed. Therefore, can be used for plating
14 B-53-SMW Smart Hull Cell PAT. for which air agitation can not be applied. Can also be used for composite plating.

Anode / Cathode Plates

Product No. Anode Plates Product No. Cathode Plates (100pcs. included)
B-59-P02 Sumitomo Electrolytic Nickel B-60-P01A Iron
B-59-P04 Zinc B-60-P02 Stainless-steel (SUS304)
B-59-P06 Stainless-steel (SUS304) B-60-P03 Brass
B-59-P07 Sumitomo SK Nickel ( Sulfur depolarized nickel ) B-60-P04 Aluminum (A1085P)
B-59-P08 Phosphorus Copper B-60-P05 Copper
B-59-P10 Oxygen-free Copper B-60-P06 Phosphor Bronze
Stainless-steel (SUS316) 50pcs. included
B-59-P11 5% Tin-contained Lead B-60-P07
B-61-E Hull Cell Scale
B-59-P12 High-Purity Tin B-60-P01LA Iron for Hull Cell Long Tank (67×200mm)
B-59-P15 Carbon B-60-P03L Brass for Hull Cell Long Tank (67×200mm)
※ English Version is available & picture shown here is
B-59-P17 Silver B-60-P05L Copper for Hull Cell Long Tank (67×200mm)
Japanese Version.
B-59-P18 Titanium Platinum B-61-E Hull Cell Scale
※Please request for information of other products, as we
B-61-L-E Hull Cell Scale (Long-Type) provide a wide range of products other than those listed.

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Hull Cell Test Kit
B-52W-YTC300
Hull Cell Test Kit YTC300
Hull cell test is a simple and effective testing-method, by which electroplating
characteristics can be examined. Since plating-film of a wide range of cathode
current densities can be observed on a single test-piece, it is possible to conduct
studies of optimal plating conditions and effects from lack or excess of chemicals
( such as additives ) , existence of trace amount of impurity and deposition
distribution on alloy films.
※ Air pump is sold separately.
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No. Product No. Product Name Unit No. Product No. Product Name Unit
1 B-93-YTC300 Thermostat YTC300 (AC100-230V, 300W) 1 unit. 4 B-59-P08 Hull Cell Anode Plate Phosphorous Copper (for Copper Sulfate Bath) 1 pc.
B-52-P03 Thermostat Stand (w/clamp) 1 pc. 4 B-59-P10 Hull Cell Anode Plate Oxygen-free Copper (Electrolytic Copper) 1 pc.
2 B-53W Hull Cell (Thermostatic-Control-type Tank) MODEL 3w 1 pc. 4 B-59-P12 Hull Cell Anode Plate High-Purity Tin 1 pc.
3 B-58W Hull Cell Heater (DC48V,100W) 1 pc. 5 B-60-P01A Hull Cell Cathode Plate Iron (film coating type ) /100 pcs. 1 Box.
B-52-P05 Hull Cell 10A Model-2 Lead Wire 2 pcs. (Length:1m /Anode-side clip made of titanium) 1 unit. 5 B-60-P03 Hull Cell Cathode Plate Brass /100 pcs. 1 Box.
B-55 Hull Cell (Standard-type Tank) 250mL/267mL 1 pc. 5 B-60-P05 Hull Cell Cathode Plate Copper /100 pcs. 1 Box.
4 B-59-P02 Hull Cell Anode Plate Sumitomo Electrolytic Nickel (for Watts-Bath) 1 pc. B-61-E Hull Cell Scale English Ver. 1 pc.
4 B-59-P04 Hull Cell Anode Plate Zinc 1 pc. B-52-TIB-E Hull Cell Techical Information Book (English) 1 Vo.
4 B-59-P07 Hull Cell Anode Plate Sumitomo SK Nickel (for Sulfamate Bath) 1 pc.

B-52W-YTC300-G1
Hull Cell Test Kit YTC300
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Paddle Cathode Rocker Set
Use for tests not being able to apply air agitation, such as gold, silver and solder plating.
This new Paddle Cathode Rocker is more compact than our conventional product,
Hull Cell Cathode Rocker (B-69A). This Cathode Rocker Set can be apply for not
only Thermostatic-Control-type but also Air-Agitation-type and Standard-type.
※ This set cannot apply for Long-type and Chromium Hull Cell.
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No. Product No. Product Name Unit No. Product No. Product Name Unit
1 B-93-YTC300 Thermostat YTC300 (AC100-230V, 300W) 1 unit. 5 B-60-P01A Hull Cell Cathode Plate Iron (film coating type ) /100 pcs. 1 Box.
2 B-53W Hull Cell (Thermostatic-Control-type Tank) MODEL 3w 1 pc. 5 B-60-P03 Hull Cell Cathode Plate Brass /100 pcs. 1 Box.
3 B-58W Hull Cell Heater (DC48V,100W) 1 pc. 5 B-60-P05 Hull Cell Cathode Plate Copper /100 pcs. 1 Box.
B-55 Hull Cell (Standard-type Tank) 250mL/267mL 1 pc. B-61-E Hull Cell Scale English Ver. 1 pc.
4 B-59-P02 Hull Cell Anode Plate Sumitomo Electrolytic Nickel (for Watts-Bath)1 pc. B-52-TIB-E Hull Cell Techical Information Book (English) 1 Vo.
4 B-59-P04 Hull Cell Anode Plate Zinc 1 pc. 6 B-75-P14A Speed Controler 1 unit.
4 B-59-P07 Hull Cell Anode Plate Sumitomo SK Nickel (for Sulfamate Bath) 1 pc. 7 B-69SW Hull Cell Paddle Cathode Rocker Set 1 unit.
4 B-59-P08 Hull Cell Anode Plate Phosphorous Copper (for Copper Sulfate Bath) 1 pc. B-69SW-P01 Hull Cell Paddle Cathode Rocker Lead Wire ( black : 2 wires, 1.5m, w / Titanium Clamp) 1 pair.
4 B-59-P10 Hull Cell Anode Plate Oxygen-free Copper (Electrolytic Copper) 1 pc. B-52-P05-4 10A Lead Wire w/Titanium Clip (Red) 1 pc.
4 B-59-P12 Hull Cell Anode Plate High-Purity Tin 1 pc.

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 Hull Cells
B-53W B-53-SMW Patent-Registered

Hull Cell (Thermostatic-Control-Type) Smart Hull Cell (500mL)

Hull cell designed to fit a heater into the Hull cell designed to let the solution
base part and to agitate with air. overflow and circulate, by use of a stirrer.
Recommended for plating requiring both Recommended for composite plating
heating and agitation. with powders, etc.
Avoid use of hexavalent-chromium Stirrer ( W/Stand ) and heater are sold
plating solution. separately.
Heater ( B-58W ) is sold separately. ( Avoid use of hot stirrer. )
specification
specification Tank Volume 500mL
Material Acryl Material Acryl
Outer (Installation) 117 ( D ) × 150 ( W ) Outer (Installation) 160 ( D ) × 210 ( W )
Dimensions × 95 ( H ) Dimensions × 95 ( H )
Heatproof Temp 65℃ Heatproof Temp 65℃

B-54W B-54-DW
Hull Cell (Air-Agitation-Type) Diaphragm-type Hull Cell (Air-Agitation-Type)
Hull cell designed to agitate with air. When using insoluble anodes such as
Recommended for plating requiring air iridium oxide, the oxygen generated from
agitation without heating. the anode causes additives to decompose
Optimal for copper sulfate plating. excessively. Diaphragm-type hull cell is
designed to greatly reduce the
decomposition of additives. Optimal for
copper sulfate plating and chromium plating.
specification specification
Tank Volume 250mL / 267mL Tank Volume 250mL / 267mL
Material Acryl Material Acryl
Outer (Installation) 101 ( D ) × 145 ( W ) Outer (Installation) 111 ( D ) × 143 ( W )
Dimensions × 80 ( H ) Dimensions × 82 ( H )
Heatproof Temp 65℃ Heatproof Temp 65℃

B-55 B-55-G
Hull Cell (Standard-Type) Hull Cell (Standard-Type Glass)
Classic type of hull cell. Recommended Hull cell for use with thermostatic tank.
for plating that does not require either Recommended for high-temperature
heating or agitation. plating of 65℃ or over.
Mainly for plating of solder, tin, etc.

specification specification
Tank Volume 250mL / 267mL Tank Volume 250mL / 267mL
Material Acryl Material Glass
Outer (Installation) 71 ( D ) × 128 ( W ) Outer (Installation) 73 ( D ) × 134 ( W )
Dimensions × 68 ( H ) Dimensions × 69 ( H )
Heatproof Temp 65℃ Heatproof Temp 450℃

B-53-LW B-54-LW
Hull Cell (Thermostatic-Control / Long-Type) Hull Cell (Air-Agitation / Long-Type)
Hull cell with longer cathode plates than standard Hull cell with longer cathode plates than
hull cells, making it easier to observe the low- standard hull cells, making it easier to
current-density areas.Optimal for barrel plating observe the low-current-density areas.
and alloy plating. The length of the cathode is Optimal for barrel plating and alloy plating.
twice that of the standard-type ( 200mm ) . The length of the cathode is twice that of
Designed to fit a heater into the base part and to the standard-type ( 200mm ).Air agitation
agitate air. Heater ( B-58W ) is sold separately. function is available.
specification specification
Tank Volume 510mL Tank Volume 430mL
Material Acryl Material Acryl
Outer (Installation) 115 ( D ) × 300 ( W ) Outer (Installation) 115 ( D ) × 300 ( W )
Dimensions × 95 ( H ) Dimensions × 80 ( H )
Heatproof Temp 65℃ Heatproof Temp 65℃

B-55-LG B-55-L
Hull Cell (Standard-Type, Glass Long-Type) Hull Cell (Standard / Long-Type)
Long-type hull cell for use with Hull cell with longer cathode plates than
thermostatic tank for high-temperature standard hull cells, making it easier to
plating of 65℃ or over. observe the low-current-density areas.
Optimal for barrel plating and alloy plating.
The length of the cathode is twice that of
the standard-type ( 200mm ). Air agitation
function is not available.
specification specification
Tank Volume 430mL Tank Volume 430mL
Material Glass Material Acryl
Outer (Installation) 73 ( D ) × 247 ( W ) Outer (Installation) 75 ( D ) × 250 ( W )
Dimensions × 69 ( H ) Dimensions × 70 ( H )
Heatproof Temp 450℃ Heatproof Temp 65℃

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Hull Cells
B-55-H B-54-HW
Tenori Hull Cell ( Standard-Type ) Tenori Hull Cell ( Air-Agitation-Type )
Hull cell designed to conduct hull cell Hull cell designed to conduct hull cell
test with 1/8 fluid volume compared to test with 1/8 fluid volume compared to
standard types. standard types. Optimal for noble metal
plating. Air agitation function is available.

specification specification
Tank Volume 33mL Tank Volume 33mL
Material Acryl Material Acryl
Outer (Installation) 47 ( D ) × 78 ( W ) Outer (Installation) 65 ( D ) × 83 ( W )
Dimensions × 45 ( H ) Dimensions × 73 ( H )
Heatproof Temp 65℃ Heatproof Temp 65℃

B-55-HG B-56
Tenori Hull Cell ( Standard-Type Glass ) Hull Cell ( Chromium-use ) 1L
Hull cell designed to conduct hull cell Hull cell dedicated for chromium plating,
test with 1/8 fluid volume compared to during which the temperature rises
standard types. rapidly.
Hull cell for using with thermostatic tank. A perforated hull cell is placed inside a
Recommended for high-temperature 1L square tank.
plating of 65℃ or over.

specification specification
Tank Volume 33mL Tank Volume 1000mL
Material Glass Material Heat-resistant PVC
Outer (Installation) 37 ( D ) × 68 ( W ) Outer (Installation) 140 ( D ) × 180 ( W )
Dimensions × 35 ( H ) Dimensions × 110 ( H )
Heatproof Temp 450℃ Heatproof Temp 80℃

B-61-E B-61-L-E
Hull Cell Current-Density Scale Hull Cell Current-Density Scale ( Long-Type )
Current-density can be easily read by Current-density can be easily read by
just placing the scale against hull cell just placing the scale against the long
cathode plate, eliminating the need for hull cell cathode plate, eliminating the
cumbersome calculations. need for cumbersome calculations.
( The product shown in this photo is ( The product shown in this photo is
Japanese version ) Japanese version )

specification specification
Material Acryl Material Acryl

B-52-TIB-E
HULL CELL TECHNICAL INFORMATION BOOK
Hull cell test has been used as a powerful tool for on-site test in the field of electroplating. In order to further utilize Hull
Cell test, we recommend to refer to our “HULL CELL TECHNICAL INFORMATION BOOK”. This booklet is filled with a
lot of useful information, not only basic instruction, but also easy-to-understand electrochemical concepts, examples of
actual test results with full-color photographs etc.
Content
1 About the Hull Cell Test 2 Hull Cell Test Procedures (Test Processes) 3 Saving and Controlling Methods
4 Monitoring of Hull Cell Test Results 5 Test Panel Evaluation Examples ( Experiment Conditions of Various Evaluation Examples )

Nickel Plating Bath Copper Plating Bath Zinc Plating Bath Tin Plating Bath
Hexavalent-Chromium Plating Bath Trivalent Chromium Plating Bath
6 Hull Cell Test Troubleshooting 7 Specialized Hull Cells 8 Related Topics

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 Plating Test Kits
A-45W Patent-Registered

High Speed Plating Hull Cell Testing Kit

New-type of Hull Cell Test Kit for high-speed plating, enabling hull cell data to be obtained for
various agitation speeds.
7 The High Speed Plating Hull Cell and Agitation Effect Testing Equipment assembly can be used for
almost all kits, with some exceptions, and can also be applied for control of regular plating
solutions.
. Plating is performed by rotating test-pieces (Φ8 [mm]×100 [mm] rod-type) by motor.
. Distribution of current density can be easily obtained by calculation using a formula.
. The state of deposited film (bright, burnt, or dull) can be judged from exterior appearance.
6 . Optimal anode position for a hoop line can be examined through administering control of
agitation speed, electrical quantity and electricity power-up speed.
. Also applicable for control of plating solutions in barrel plating and regular plating.
5 . Rotating unit can be selected from two motor-types: 3000rpm and 300rpm.
※ Several test-piece types are available such as brass, copper or iron. Prices of anode-plates
differ by type.
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specification
Tank Volume 5L
Outer (Installation) Dimensions 420 ( D ) × 460 ( W ) × 1010 ( H )mm
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4 3 Main Unit Weight 20kg
Rotator Capacity 70W

No. Product No. Product Name Unit

1 A-45-P01 High Speed Hull Cell Main Tank MODEL Ⅰ (incl. jigs) 1 unit.

2
High Speed Hull Cell, Agitation Effect Testing Kit 5L Outer-Tank
A-45-P02W 1 unit.
used for both HC/Agitation units MODEL Ⅰw

1 2 3 High Speed Hull Cell, Agitation Effect Testing Kit Standard Cathode
A-45-P05W 1 set
Connection Jigs

A-45-P07 High Speed Hull Cell Cathode Fixation Bar (w/Teflon Coating) 1 pc.
A-45-P08 High Speed Hull Cell, Agitation Effect Testing Kit Lead Wires 1 pc.
3 A-45-P11 Various Anode Plate Types for High Speed Hull Cell 1 pc.
4 A-45-P12 High Speed Hull Cell Cathode Test Bar incl. 50 bars 1 Box
5 B-93-YTC300 Thermostat YTC300 (AC100-230V, 300W) 1 unit.
4 5 6
B-50-KTSG121513 Stainless-steel G-type Clasp (Width: 12mm×15 ,φ13) 2 pcs.

300W Quartz Small Drop-in Heater ( Diam. φ15×310mm, Heater

6 B-83W2 2 pcs.
Section 150mm)
B-50-KTSG122016 Stainless-steel G-type Clasp (Width: 12mm×20 ,φ16) 2 pcs.
7 8 Agitator (IKA) ,Stand (IKA) , stirrer (IKA) is not included.

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Principle of Hull Cell Test for High Speed Plating ( HCHS )

Hull Cell Test kit for High Speed plating (HCHS) is specially developed for the test of high speed plating, by
Yamamoto-MS. In HCHS, as a cathode, rotational rod is used, instead of cathode plate in normal Hull cell. The
structure of HCHS resembles a standard Hull Cell turned sideways in vertical position. This structure allowed to
obtain very wide-range of current density distribution simultaneously on one cathode rod, that is, high current
density is obtained at the region close to anode and low current density is obtained at the region far from anode.
In HCHS, by rotating cathode rod with motor, high speed agitation, which is required in high speed plating, is
achieved. For example, with test piece of 8mm diameter, if the test piece (cathode rod) is rotated at 40rpm, agitation
speed on cathode surface become 1m/min. In the range of 10 ~ 3000 rpm, current density distribution on cathode
rod is independent to rotational speed, and given by the formula shown below.

[ Basic cathode current density distribution formula ]

Dk = I ( a - b log x ) ................................. Formula (1)

Dk : cathode current density ( A/dm2 )

I : total current ( A )
a,b : constant determined by plating solution type and cathode
current efficiency
x : distance from tip of test-piece ( cm )
( provided, 1cm x 9cm )

[
Cathode current density distribution formula for
nickel plating solution in HCHS ] Example of Test Result Example of current distribution
Dk = I ( 5.35 - 2.39 log x ) ...................... Formula (2) ( according to the difference of agitation speed ) on cathode in HCHS

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Plating Test Kits
A-46W Patent-Registered

Agitation Effect Testing kit

New testing method for high speed plating. The effect of agitation speed can be measured while
7 applying constant current-density on a single test piece. The kit's High Speed Plating Hull Cell and
Agitation Effect Testing Equipment can be used for almost all kits, with some exceptions, and can
also be applied for control of regular plating solutions.
. Plating is performed by rotating test-piece (Φ64 [mm]×t0.3 [mm] disk-type) by motor.
. Uniform current density distribution can be obtained by use of a shied-plate (accessory). Film
with uniform current density, but varied agitation speed, can be obtained on a single test-piece.
6 . Agitation speed (peripheral speed) proportional to the diameter is generated over the test-piece.
. Also applicable for control of plating solutions in barrel plating and regular plating.
. Also applicable for basic experiments of precision plating, such as plating on to silicon wafers.
. Agitation Effect Testing kit can be selected from two motor-types: 3000rpm and 300rpm.
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※ Several test-piece types are available such as brass, copper or iron. Prices of anode plates
differ by type.

specification
Tank Volume 5L

1 Outer (Installation) Dimensions 420 ( L ) × 460 ( W ) × 1010 ( H )mm

4 3 2 Main Unit Weight 20kg
Rotator Capacity 70W

No. Product No. Product Name Unit

High Speed Hull Cell, Agitation Effect Testing Kit 5L Outer-Tank used
1 A-45-P02W 1 unit.
for both HC/Agitation units MODEL Ⅰw

High Speed Hull Cell, Agitation Effect Testing Kit Standard Cathode
A-45-P05W 1 set
Connection Jigs
1 2 3
A-45-P08 High Speed Hull Cell, Agitation Effect Testing Kit Lead Wires 1 pc.
5 B-93-YTC300 Thermostat YTC300 (AC100-230V, 300W) 1 unit.
B-50-KTSG121513 Stainless-steel G-type Clasp (Width: 12mm×15 ,φ13) 1 pc.

300W Quartz Small Drop-in Heater ( Diam. φ15×310mm, Heater

6 B-83W2 2 pcs.
Section 150mm)

B-50-KTSG122016 Stainless-steel G-type Clasp (Width: 12mm×20 ,φ16) 2 pcs.

4 5 6
2 A-46-P01 Agitation Effect Testing Kit Jig 1 pair.
A-46-P07 Agitation Effect Testing Kit Cathode Fixation Bar (w/Teflon Coating) 1 pc.
3 A-46-P11 Various Anode Plate Types for Agitation Effect Testing Kit 1 pc.
4 A-46-P12 Agitation Effect Testing Kit Cathode Plate incl. 50 pcs. 1 Box.
7 8 Agitator (IKA) ,Stand (IKA) , stirrer (IKA) is not included.

7 8

Principle of Agitation Effect Test for High Speed Plating ( AEHS ) Comparison of the results of
HCHS and AEHS
Agitation Effect Testing kit for High Speed plating (AEHS kit) is the equipment applying Hull Cell Test for
High Speed Plating, HCHS. HCHS is the method to observe the difference of plated result according to
current density with same agitation speed (rotational speed). On the other hand, AEHS is the method to
observe the plated result according to agitation speed with same current density. In AEHS, low agitating
speed and high agitating speed are achieved at the same time, on one rotating cathode disc, though
current density is almost same. By the effect of shield plate, almost uniform current density is achieved in
the region of r = 0.5 ~ 2.5 cm, r is the distance from rotational axis. The diameter is test-pieces is 64 mm,
the effective area for plating is 0.31 dm2, respectively. The rear side (rear of plating surface) of test-piece
is coated by green insulating film.

[ Basic cathode current density distribution formula ]

Agitation Speed
Dk = a . I ................................. Formula (3) 100rpm 400rpm 1600rpm 2400rpm

Dk : cathode current density ( A/dm ) 2

I : total current ( A ) 60A / dm2

a : constant determined by plating solution type and

cathode current efficiency
valid in the region of r = 0.5 ~ 2.5 cm.
( r is distance from the rotational axis. )
120A / dm2

[ Current density distribution in Ni plating solution ]

Dk = 2.11 × I ........................... Formula (2)

Structure of AETHS Example of Results in AEHS

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 Anode
B-59
Hull Cell Anode Plates
A wide variety of materials are available for anode
plates (i.e., phosphorous copper, oxygen-free
copper (electrolytic copper), nickel, SK nickel
(Sulfur depolarized nickel ), lead, zinc, tin, iron,
Filter
solder, brass, carbon, stainless-steel, platinum Paper
plated titanium, silver, iridium-plated titanium )
enabling the user to select the anode appropriate
for the purpose of the Hull Cell test.
In most situations, anode bags are not necessary
for Hull Cell tests conducted within a short length
of time. If the need for an anode bag arises, there
is an effective method of covering the anode with
“filter paper.” ( Refer to lower figure ).

[ Thickness : 2mm ]

Various Anode Plate Types for Hull Cell ( 64 × 64 × t 2mm )

Product No. Product Unit Product No. Product Unit

B-59-P02 Hull Cell Anode Plate Sumitomo Electrolytic Nickel ( for Watts-Bath ) B-59-P13-4 Hull Cell Anode Plate Solder 9 : 1

B-59-P03 Hull Cell Anode Plate Pure Lead B-59-P13-5 Hull Cell Anode Plate Solder 95 : 5

B-59-P04 Hull Cell Anode Plate Zinc B-59-P14 Hull Cell Anode Plate 5% Silver-contained Lead ( for Chromium Bath )

B-59-P05-1 Hull Cell Anode Plate Brass 6 : 4 B-59-P15 Hull Cell Anode Plate Carbon ( t 3 )

B-59-P05-2 Hull Cell Anode Plate Brass 7 : 3 B-59-P16 Hull Cell Anode Plate Cadmium

B-59-P06 Hull Cell Anode Plate Stainless-steel ( SUS304 ) B-59-P17 Hull Cell Anode Plate Silver ( t 2 )

B-59-P06-2 Hull Cell Anode Plate Stainless-steel ( SUS316 ) B-59-P17-1 Hull Cell Anode Plate Silver ( t 1 )
Hull Cell Anode Plate Sumitomo SK Nickel ( for Sulfamate Bath )
B-59-P07 ( There are Variations in Thickness ) 1 pc. B-59-P18 Hull Cell Anode Plate Platinum-plated Titanium ( for acidic noble metal Bath ) 1 pc.

B-59-P08 Hull Cell Anode Plate Phosphorous Copper ( for Copper Sulfate Bath ) B-59-P19 Hull Cell Anode Plate Cobalt

B-59-P10 Hull Cell Anode Plate Oxygen-free Copper ( Electrolytic Copper ) B-59-P20 Hull Cell Anode Plate 5% Antimony-contained Lead

B-59-P11 Hull Cell Anode Plate 5% Tin-contained Lead ( for Hexavalent Chromium Bath ) B-59-P23 Hull Cell Anode Plate Pure Iron

B-59-P12 Hull Cell Anode Plate High-Purity Tin B-59-P24 Hull Cell Anode Plate Titanium

B-59-P13-1 Hull Cell Anode Plate Solder 6 : 4 B-59-P25 Hull Cell Anode Plate 5% Antimony-contained Lead

B-59-P13-2 Hull Cell Anode Plate Solder 7 : 3 B-59-P28 Hull Cell Anode Plate Iridium-plated Titanium

B-59-P13-3 Hull Cell Anode Plate Solder 8 : 2 B-59-P18H Tenori Hull Cell Anode Plate Platinum-plated Titanium ( 31 × 31 × t 2mm )

Our Uncompromising Stance on

the Production of Anode Plates
Since more dissolving occurs on the high-current density
side than the low-current density side, gradual anode
thickness variation will occur during use. Although at first
minor, continued use will cause changes in the original
anode-cathode distance and the thicker the anode plate,
the more obvious such difference will become. If this
situation continues, depending on the solution-type used,
the proper anode-cathode distance required for hull cell
tests may not be reproduced and reliable experiments At high current density
will not be possible ( thus leading to different results region, result is
between manufacturing sites involved ). For this reason, strongly influenced.
at Yamamoto-MS, time and effort are devoted in the
producing of thinly rolled anode plates, so as to keep
differences occurring in anode-cathode distances to an
absolute minimum.

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Cathode
B-60
Hull Cell Cathode Plates
Test pieces polished to have glossiness
for both sides
We are the only maker providing Test
pieces applied glossy finishing for both
A variety of cathode plates such as iron, copper, brass and stainless-steel ( SUS304 . SUS316 )
sides in the world.
is available. Depending on the purpose of the test, undercoating may be necessary.
※ As of February, 2015.
For example, in chromium plating tests, nickel plating is sometimes applied as undercoating.
The exterior appearance of the plating film is greatly affected by the degree of polishing of the material
surface. A steady and reliable evaluation cannot be made if the surface of the material is not of uniform
smoothness. Yamamoto-MS’s cathode plates are finished to a bright surface, without performing buff
polishing, due to concerns regarding finishing patches that occur by each lot and to prevent warping.
Instead of buff polishing, special double-sided polish finish is achieved by an automatic machine, resulting
in an extremely uniform surface and brightness on both sides, while controlling patches that result from
different lots. Production and quality management are being administered by drawing fully upon our
originality and ingenuity born from our experiences of the past several ten years, along with the cooperation
of copper elongation manufacturers, who provide us with raw materials. Other factors which also contribute
to making our products special are adoption of custom-maid easy-to-peel protective sheets that maintain
an appropriate degree of viscosity, metal die and leveller technologies and storage methods.

Our products Competitors' products

Influence of buff
polishing mark

[ Standard goods ] [ Low-priced goods ] The case hairline by polishing process of

plate appeared
Various Cathode Plates for Hull Cell
Product No. Product ( Standard goods 67 × 100 × t0.3mm / 100pcs ) Unit Product No. Product ( 67 × 200 × t 0.3mm / 100pcs ) Unit
B-60-P01A Hull Cell Cathode Plate Iron ( film coating type ) B-60-P01LA Long Hull Cell Cathode Plate Iron ( film coating type )
B-60-P02 Hull Cell Cathode Plate Stainless-steel ( SUS304 ) B-60-P03L Long Hull Cell Cathode Plate Brass
B-60-P03 Hull Cell Cathode Plate Brass B-60-P05L Long Hull Cell Cathode Plate Copper
B-60-P04 Hull Cell Cathode Plate Aluminum ( A1085P ) Product No. Product ( 34 × 50 × t 0.3mm / 100pcs ) 1 Box
B-60-P05 Hull Cell Cathode Plate Copper B-60-P01H Tenori Hull Cell Cathode Plate Iron
1 Box
B-60-P06 Hull Cell Cathode Plate Phosphor Bronze B-60-P03H Tenori Hull Cell Cathode Plate Brass
B-60-P07 Hull Cell Cathode Plate Stainless-steel ( SUS316 ) / 50pcs. ( t0.5mm ) B-60-P05H Tenori Hull Cell Cathode Plate Copper
Product No. Product ( Low-priced goods 75 × 100 × t0.3mm / 100pcs )
B-60-P03W Hull Cell Cathode Plate ( Low-priced goods ) Brass
B-60-P05W Hull Cell Cathode Plate ( Low-priced goods ) Copper

Warping or burring is rarely found in Yamamoto-MS’s cathode plates.Accurate evaluation is possible since
Superiority of our Cathode Plates there is close-to-zero warping of the plate or around the edges. ( Warped cathode plates cause changes in the
distribution of the electric current; this leads to inaccurate evaluation.)
Clip Clip
Comparison of the Warp Warp of cathode
( L: Yamamoto’s, R: Competitor ) plate interferes
correct evaluation.

Clip Clip

Warp at
edge

( a ) Flat Plate ( Yamamoto’s ) ( b ) Warping Plate

Slight changes can be detected in testing with certainty only
when the quality of the tank and the cathode/anode plates
are stabilized.
Disturbance in current distribution due to warping of In order to implement thorough quality management, frequent checking of both the front and the rear sides of the cathode
cathode/anode plates. plates is necessary to evaluate macro-throwing power and impure substances inside the bath. However, observations
Warping of the edge-parts will cause electric current to flow around to the rear side. which involve delicate evaluation cannot be made unless brightness of both the rear and the front sides is stabilized.

Our Uncompromising Stance on Production of Cathode Plates

Features of YAMAMOTO-MS Hull Cell Test-pieces
( [Compared
Reseached by Yamamoto-MS: March 2015 ] )
with products of other companies

The greatest feature of Yamamoto-MS test-pieces is that the cathode plate surface condition is consistent on both sides and that there is no warping (excluding our low-priced version)
or adhesives remaining on the test-pieces. These are the features that differentiate Yamamoto-MS products with those of other companies. At Yamamoto-MS, we pride ourselves in the
severe quality management that we have been practicing for over several decades.

1 No variations observed in plating-surfaces 2 No warping

Bright test-piece
surfaced rear side( in our regular
(bright test-pieces,
finish on bothexcludes
sides) low-priced pieces )
Varied surface conditions affect evaluations of detailed and precise test results. With warped
Although the rear test-pieces, it iscell
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cathode accurately
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covered by solution
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with buff polishing and although the plating-surfaces may seem flat and smooth, buff-finish patches and At Yamamoto-MS,
considered test-pieces
as an important know-how. are rejected during inspection if even the slightest warping
individual and lot differences of the surface can be frequently observed. Yamamoto-MS places utmost is found. We ensure zero-warping for all our products (excluding our low-priced version, for
importance on the maintaining of a consistent surface condition and due care is given in this area. which inspection process is omitted). On the other hand, warping is observed in cathode
※ In Japan, many domestic plating specialists administer plating control based on detailed and precise plates of other companies by each lot and the degree of warping also differs by lots.
test results and even the slightest change in the surface condition will not be accepted.

3 No glue residue Bright

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surfaced
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 Thermostat / Heater

B-93-YTC300 B-93-YTC1KL

Thermostat Specially designed thermostat that fulfills international standards. Current supplied to heaters are monitored
all the time, and if abnormal current is detected, output is shut off immediately.
All of dedicated heaters equip with thermal fuses, and in case of dry-boiling, thermal fuses blow.

specification
Model YTC-300 YTC-1KL
Rating AC 100-230V±10%, 50/60Hz, 524VA AC 100-240V±10%, 50/60Hz, 1KVA
Rating Output DC48V, 300W ( 25-100W, 1-3pcs. or 300W,1pcs. ) AC 100-240V,1KW ( 500W, 2pcs. or 1KW,1pcs. )
Setting Range 0-100℃, Resolution 0.1℃
Outer (Installation) Dimensions 160mm ( W ) × 350mm ( D ) × 230mm ( H ) 160mm ( W ) × 200mm ( D ) × 230mm ( H )
Main Unit Weight 5.4kg 3.7kg
Fuse AC 250V, 5A, φ5 × 20mm HT ( Time lag-type, High breaking capacity ) AC 250V, 16A ( Time lag-type ) / AC 250V, 16A ( Quick cutoff )
Transient Overvoltage Overvoltage CategoryⅡ
Pollution Degree 2
Safety IEC60101-1
Standards
EMC EN61326-1 ( IEC61326-1 )
Thermostat Cabinet : SPCC / Ni-Plated, Aluminium
Material Temperature Sensor Liquid-wetted Member : PTFE
Liquid Level Sensor Liquid-wetted Member : PP,PTFE
Heater DC48V, 25-300W, Exclusive Heater with Thermal Fuse AC100-230V, 50-1000W
Temperature Sensor Pt100
Liquid Level Sensor Float Type ( Sepalately sold )
Accessories Temperature Sensor 1 pcs, AC cable with plug ( AC250V, 5A, C Type ) Temperature Sensor 1 pcs, AC cable with plug ( AC250V, 10A, C Type )

B-58W
Hull Cell Heater DC48V, 100W

Themal Fuse

Thermal fuse equipped near heater Specially designed structure

element detects dry-boiling, and if it provides good waterproof and hardly
occurs, thermal fuse blows within damaged. Heater is tightly fixed to
1 minute. tank with two screws. Therefore, the
※ For safety, non-self-reset type accident due to coming off of heater
thermal fuse is used. dos not occurs.

Maximum Tank
Product Product No. Rating Specifications
Temperature Product No. Product
B-53W Hull Cell ( Thermostatic-Control-Type )
B-53-SMW Smart Hull Cell ( 500mL )
B-53LW Hull Cell ( Thermostatic-Control / Long-Type )
Total Length : 163mm, B-77-P01W Haring Cell Tank
Hull Cell Heater B-58W AC / DC 48V,100W Tube Diameter : 11mm, MAX 70℃
Heater Section : 85mm B-72-P01WJ Spiral Contract-Meter Tank
A-53-M3-P01W Micro Cell ( lll w ) Tank
A-56-0500W Smart Cell 500W
B-74-M1-P02W Micro Barrel Tank

14
 COLUMN Yamamoto-MS’s Progress in
Developing Hull Cell Test Kits
01 The wide variety of types we produce is our response to demands in the field.
Although Yamamoto-MS has many varieties of hull cells, all were created in response
to actual needs in the field. For example, the type for test-pieces twice as long as regular
pieces was our response to a request from a solution maker who found evaluations
difficult to make with the conventional test-piece in developing a high-performance
liquid. The type that uses a stirrer for overflow agitation was to accommodate plating
solutions for which composite plating and air agitation was unfeasible. Additionally, the
palm-sized type was created to curb costs of experiments using gold plating and other
expensive plating solutions.

02 Providing Products of Highly Stable Quality

Clear acrylic resin tanks are known for making it easy to observe how plating is applied and gas is generated.
Although tanks made from acrylic resin can be found in other Asian countries, it is known that their
dimensions can differ with every order or that they break immediately when used, along with other defects.
In Yamamoto-MS, water tank dimensions remain constant and the perforations made for air
agitation are uniformly sized. Exactly the same results can be reproduced even when experiments are
performed many times and moreover, our products are strong and long-lasting despite repeated use.
The photograph on the right shows a product we sold over 40 years ago (please note the
stamp of company’s former name) that is still actively used.

Cells from over 40 years ago that is still in active use

(Photograph taken at a Japanese public institution on Feb. 23, 2015)

03 First-rate Test-pieces Indispensable to Making Difficult Evaluations

With Yamamoto-MS test-pieces, because of the extremely small differences between
lots, it is possible to achieve the same brightness on both sides, with smooth and even
surfaces. By maintaining quality, we are able to ensure stable supply, which is crucial
to making severe evaluations. If the base brightness is unstable, minute differences
will go unnoticed. Also, any warping in the test-pieces will change the flow of the
electric current, even with the same solution, resulting in variations in the film’s external
appearance. By using Yamamoto-MS test-pieces, you can be assured that work can be
satisfactorily completed as they are expected to be done.
It is no easy feat to continue providing test-pieces of stable quality. We have been able to do so
only through the commitment of our skilled specialists who, with their wealth of experience and
technical expertise, have dedicated themselves to providing thorough support to our customers.

04 Continuing to be a Company that Strongly Supports Customers

We often hear from our customers of how Yamamoto-MS equipment has helped them in
their work such as commercialization of new products based on successful R&D or when
they were able to manufacture products that were previously difficult to plate or which
were too expensive to manufacture. As a company, nothing makes us more happy than
receiving such feedback from our customers, since it is our mission to provide products
and services that make the impossible possible for our customers or that allow them to
satisfactorily complete their work as they are expected to be done.
We intend to continue working together day by day, with a commitment to satisfying as
many customers as possible, while seeking to become a company trusted and admired all
over the world.
President Wataru Yamamoto

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Corporate Profile History
Line of Business Design, development and manufacture of wet surface 1950 Established Yamamoto-Shoten at 3-6, Hongokuchou,
treatment equipment ( 100L Volume ), wet surface Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
treatment testing equipment, Started distribution of Sulphameters (kit for measuring
sulphuric acid in chromium plating solution)
wet surface treatment analyzers (excluding coating appli-
Admitted as a Sustaining Member of Metal Finishing
cation)
Society of Japan
Major Customers Design, development and manufacture of wet surface (the current The Surface Finishing Society of Japan)
treatment-related products (equipment/chemicals)
December 1961 Relocated to 5-28-1, Sendagaya, Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo
Major electrics/device manufacturers Specialized the company's business-line to the manufacture
Raw/Primary Materials Manufacturer of plating testing equipment and analytical reagents
MEMS-related laboratories & manufacturers
August 1964 Changed company name to Yamamoto-Shoten Co., Ltd.
LIGA, MEMS-related laboratories & manufactures
July 1975 Changed company name to YAMAMOTO-MS Co., Ltd.
Automotive industrial manufactures / aerospace affiliated
October 2000 Increased capital from JPY 42,000,000 to JPY 63,000,000
manufactureres
November 2002 Increased capital to JPY 75,600,000
PCB / electronics parts manufacturing plants
May 2004 Registered ISO9001 Certification
Precision machinery industrial manufactures
November 2004 Increased capital to JPY 80,000,000
Plating divisions / laboratories of other manufacturers
National/public laboratories *In 1998, English name has changed from YAMAMOTO
ISO9001
University laboratories MEKKI SIKENKI to YAMAMOTO-MS Co., Ltd.
Plating specialists
Plating chemicals manufacturing companies
Plating Skills Assessment Committee (Japan)

We also sell to other countries than the above. Please contact us for more information.

Price change and Specification Modification

Please be aware that in order to improve our products,
we may modify specifications or other aspects and price is subject to change without giving prior notice.

Tokyo

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Japan

YAMAMOTO-MS Co., Ltd.

151-0051 5-28-1, Sendagaya, Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo Japan
Tel : +81-3-3352-2475 FAX : +81-3-3350- 0775
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