Singleton Corporation

Singleton Corporation’s metal finishing equipment segment manufactures electroplating and processing barrels for customers in the surface finishing industry to process large quantity manufactured items in bulk surface finishing operations.

Maxi™ Plating Barrels

Unique, patented Maxi™ barrel geometry lets you choose sizes to meet your productivity goals. Because you can install a larger capacity Maxi™ barrel in your present tank system, output is increased. (For example, an 18″ Maxi™ barrel fits in a 16″ barrel line.) Maxi™  barrels place the work closer to the anodes for better current densities and faster plating. Singleton plating barrels carry a 23% open panel area which delivers the best of both worlds, efficiency and strength.

Maxi™ Plating Barrel Advantages: 
  • Greater capacity in a standard size superstructure.
  • Premium grade, high-temperature polypropylene.
  • Fuse-Fab™ fusion welded panels and heads.
  • Poly-Ripple™ interior panel surfaces.
  • Available in 3/32″, 1/8″, 5/32″, 3/16″, 7/32″, or 1/4″ perforations.
  • Steel-Core™ ribs.
  • Clamp or knob style door.
Cylinder Options:
  • Custom: length, diameter, and panel thickness.
  • Optional perforations: diameter, profile, pattern (i.e. herringbone, greater open area, etc.).
  • Special: tumbling bars, external girths, partitions.
  • Custom contacts: disc, cup, “hairpin”, strip, center bar, chain.
  • Door options: Fully-automatic, sectional, slide-lock, swivel-lock.
Superstructure Features:

Low-Boy™ design speeds of hoist transfer time,.Heavy-duty frame and pick-up hook will not deflect when loaded. The angled Dura-Danglers 4/0 cable with sleeves combigns with Horn or inverted-V “floating” tank contacts. In turn, this delivers efficient electrical contact. Stainless steel drive shaft E-Z change bolted hubs and alloy fasteners below solution level mean easy maintenance for years to come. “Bulldog tough” gear drive trains stand up to the test.

Superstructure Options:

Custom design superstructure, contacts: horn, inverted “V”, “knife”, Motor packages: AC, DC, and AIR, Automatic hoist pick-up adapters “Up-rotation” provisions, Corrosion resistant crossbeam coatings, Acid protection packages, bearings: UHMWPE, Teflon, High-Wear, Power-Matic Door™ fully automatic door operation

Fuse-Fab™ Construction:

Singleton barrels are made with premium grade, high temperature polypropylene and innovative Fuse-Fab™ construction assuring quality and durability. Fuse-Fab™ joins sections of plastic material, in a controlled thermal process, creating a single uniform section. The result is a seamless plating barrel with tremendous strength and integrity.

Steel-Core™ Reinforcement:

Door handles, door ribs and side ribs incorporate Steel-Core™ construction, eliminating warping and parts loss while enhancing overall durability. Steel-Core™ encapsulated reinforcing provides superior strength and extended service life to every Singleton production barrel.

Poly-Ripple™ Panel Interior:

Poly-Ripple™ barrel panels have a series of parallel grooves over the entire length of the interior surfaces. Poly-Ripple™ is an exclusive feature of all Singleton production plating barrels. Poly-Ripple™ promotes material tumbling, eliminates nesting, increases current flow to the load, allows faster draining, faster drying and less drag-out.

portable plating barrels

The Singleton Portable Barrel Plating equipment is the perfect solution, when a full size barrel is too much.  They offer a wide range of sizes allowing you to achieve optimum solution for the transfer and current density. Portable barrels can be for plating on a variety of smaller loads, precious metals or delicate parts.  Complete assemblies are furnished with drives and high capacity copper cathode contacts.

Superstructures are available in select configurations to match existing equipment.

  • Fuse-Fab™ construction, the same as provided on Singleton production barrels.
  • Poly-Ripple™ interior panel surfaces prevent smaller parts from sticking, promote tumbling and faster plating.
  • Heavy Duty drilled panels: 1/16″ to 1/4″ diameter perforations available.
  • Alloy clamps or knobs secure the door during processing and resist corrosion.
  • Self-lubricating gears and separate hubs, attached with alloy fasteners maximize serviceability.
  • 110 VAC single phase, integral motors.
  • Variable speed DC drives or air driven units are optional. 
Fuse-Fab™ Construction:

Singleton plating barrel series is made with innovative Fuse-Fab™ construction and premium grade, high temperature polypropylene assuring quality and durability. While in a controlled thermal process, the Fuse-Fab™ joins sections of plastic material, producing a single uniform section. The result is a smooth plating barrel with integrity and premium strength.

Steel-Core™ Reinforcement:

The Steel-Core™ construction eliminates warping and parts loss while optimizing overall durability. This feature is integrated into door handles, side ribs and door ribs. This unique technology concentrates on reinforcing to provide superior strength and extended service life to every Singleton production barrel.

Poly-Ripple™ Panel Interior:

The entire length of the interior services to the Poly-Ripple™ barrel panels are covered with patterned parallel grooves. Poly-Ripple™ panel interiors are an exclusive feature of all Singleton barrel plating equipment. The Poly-Ripple™ technology supports material tumbling, increases current flow to the load, eliminates nesting, allows faster drying, faster draining and less drag-out.

metal plating barrels

Metal barrels made with superior materials, durable design, and quality construction for rugged use. Singleton metal barrel plating equipment are made-to-order from steel, stainless steel, Carpenter 20, or Monel. These machines are for phosphating, hot or cold black oxidizing, pickling, cleaning, burnishing, and other operations.

Select either Power-Matic Door™ metal barrels for automatic loading and unloading or standard barrels with manual style doors.

  • Available in any commercial size perforations.
  • Tumbling bars.
  • Designed for tank rim, tank bottom, or transfer hoist support.
  • Automatic hoist pick up adapters are available.
  • Optional stainless steel, polymer, or epoxy-type coated superstructures can be furnished to resist corrosive environments.
  • Up-rotation is available to speed drainage and reduce dragout.
  • Polypropylene or metal gears and non-metallic bearings can be selected to deliver long life in severely corrosive or high-temperature environments.
  • Tank drive or self driven operation.
  • EZ-Change trunnions simplify component replacement and reduce maintenance costs.

mini barrels and plating baskets

Mini barrels and baskets that are versatile and efficient. Great for for plating, tumbling, cleaning, and polishing of loads that are small and delicate. Singleton Snap-Lok 2-1/2″ Mini Barrels and 6″ Baskets are ideal for processing small or delicate work such as medical, electrical or electronic parts, precious metals and jewelry. Small barrels and baskets are also used often in the laboratory for product or process development. Various superstructure mounting, and barrel configurations are available.

Integral Mini Barrel Mesh Construction

Both the 2.5-Inch Mini Barrels and the 6-Inch Plating Baskets are uniquely injection-molded, constructed with polypropylene and integral meshing.

  • The fine meshing allows the processing of tiny components, even those with delicate wire leads.
  • Permits excellent electrolyte exchange, fast draining and rinsing.
Free Standing Assembly

2.5-Inch Small Barrels and 6-Inch Baskets are typically furnished as stand alone assemblies for convenient use with simple tanks and other equipment. Other mountings, such as multiple barrels or hanging supports from cathode contacts are available.

2-1/2″ Mini Barrels
  • Lengths of 2-3/4″ & 4″ are available.
  • Accepts loads up to 1 lb.
  • Snap-Lok bayonet style attachment simplifies use and provides secure retention of small parts.
  • Snap-Lok accessory “blind” caps provide parts security for transfer and storage.
  • Dangler contacts are removable for solution purity.
  • 6 volt DC variable-speed (4-20 RPM) drive included.
  • Optional AC power adapter facilitates use in all locations.

6″ Baskets

  • Accepts loads up to 4-1/2 lbs.
  • 6″ Baskets are held with a quick-release elastomer band fastener on a flanged mounting for load security.
  • Custom-designed mountings and drives are available.
  • Extra lids are available for transfer and storage.
  • A dangler style cathode contact is included.

processing and plating tanks

Custom fabrication of mild steel, stainless steel, polypropylene, and metal finishing tanks for most applications. Singleton tank fabricating capabilities include tanks for cleaning, rinsing, dipping, plating and other processes. Tanks can be electrified, motorized, lined and/or heated.

  • Adjustable motor mounts and motor shelves
  • Tank covers
  • Drip shields
  • Dams, overflows, counterflows, weirs, sumps
  • Outlets
  • Spargers
  • Pumps
  • Heaters
  • Power bussing
  • Tank Saddles (electrified, non-electrified)
Fuse-Fab™ Construction:

Singleton tanks are made with premium grade, high temperature polypropylene assuring quality and durability. Fuse-Fab™ joins sections of plastic material, in a controlled thermal process, creating a single uniform cross-section. The result is a seamless tankl with tremendous strength and integrity.

Steel-Core™ Reinforcement:

Tank rim, supports and side ribs are available with Steel-Core™ construction, eliminating warping and parts loss while enhancing overall durability. Steel-Core™ encapsulated reinforcing provides superior strength and extended service life to every Singleton processing tank.