Silvex
Silvex, located in Westbrook, Maine, is a second-generation family-owned business specializing in surface finishing for various industries, including defense and aerospace, with over 65 years of experience.
Silvex Services
Silvex offers a comprehensive range of surface finishing services, adhering to ISO 9001:2015, NADCAP, and AS 9100 standards. The company provides various surface treatments, including black oxide, manganese phosphate, zinc phosphate, electroless nickel, passivation, black passivation, and chemical film. Additionally, Silvex specializes in a variety of plating processes, such as copper, gold, nickel, platinum, silver, and tin plating, all designed to meet industry-specific standards.
Specialization in Defense and Silverware Industries
Silvex specializes in servicing the defense and silverware industries, leveraging its expertise in advanced plating technologies. The company provides a range of plating and surface treatment services, including anodizing, hard anodizing, silver plating, and black oxide, tailored to meet the stringent demands of these sectors. Silvex’s NADCAP and AS 9100 certifications underscore its commitment to high quality and reliability in defense applications.
Silvex Company History
Silvex is a second-generation family-owned business, located in Westbrook, Maine. With over 65 years of experience in the surface finishing industry, Silvex has been serving leading manufacturers across the United States. The company’s longevity and industry expertise have made it a trusted name in multiple sectors, such as defense, aerospace, telecommunications, water purification, power generation, and hotel-ware.
Silvex Facilities and Capabilities
Silvex operates a 40,000-square-foot fully encapsulated stone plating facility, which is designed for environmental compliance, safety, and process efficiency. The facility is capable of producing over 20,000 lbs of material per shift, demonstrating the company’s significant production capacity. Silvex's commitment to maintaining a high standard of operation is reflected in its NADCAP approval for Type I and II Anodize and Phosphate Chemical Film.
Industry-Specific Plating Services by Silvex
Silvex offers a range of industry-specific plating services, all meeting rigorous standards. For gold plating, the company adheres to ASTM B 488, AMS 2422, AMS 2425, and MIL-DLT-45204D specifications. Copper plating follows Mil-C-14550 and ASTM B734 standards, while nickel plating aligns with QQ-N-290 and ASTM B689. Silver plating services meet ASTM B 700, QQ-S-365, AMS 2410, and AMS 2412 specifications, and tin plating services comply with Mil-T-10727 and ASTM B545 standards.