Gold-plated material: Maximum value from every micron
Gold-plated material – from industrial connectors and printed circuit board fingers to medical components and other residual flows – contains a layer of gold that we can recover extremely efficiently. As a specialised refinery, we use high-quality chemical and electrolytic processes.
Why process gold-plated material?
Gold is one of the most scarce metals in the world. In many industrial applications, a thin layer of gold is applied for superior conductivity and corrosion resistance. Through specialised refining:
- Achieve the highest yield: We look beyond the basic weight and focus on the actual gold content.
- Close the cycle: Gold is infinitely recyclable without any loss of quality.
Our expertise: Specialists in gold extraction
We process a wide range of gold-plated materials and waste streams, striving for a recovery rate that exceeds the industry standard. We process, among other things:
- Industrial connectors & pins: (Both loose and on carriers).
- Printed circuit board components: Gold fingers, gold-plated tracks and CPU sockets.
- Telecommunications components: gold-plated connectors and plugs.
- Medical equipment: Specific sensors and contact points.
- Production residues: Die-cutting waste, gold-plated wire and rejected batches.
High-quality refining and recovery
Depending on the base material, we select the most efficient route for de-plating or smelting. We look for the presence of:
- Gold (Au): Our primary focus for maximum reimbursement.
- Silver (Ag) & Palladium (Pd): May be present in alloys or substrates.
Who do we work for?
We only support business-to-business. Our clientele includes the following organisations:
- Recycling companies
- Producers and manufacturers
- Government agencies
How do we process your material?
First, we receive your material. After registration, the material is then processed according to our advanced chemical, thermal and physical processes.
Analysis and payment
In our laboratory, we use the most advanced analytical equipment and methods to determine the exact composition of the recovered metals. Based on these analysis values, we draw up the final statement, after which you can expect the payment or additional entry to your weight account.
