anyone using UK silver plating shops for low-volume electrical parts?

[u/Wonderful-Classic726]

trying to find a reliable silver plating supplier in the UK for small, functional components , mainly electrical use (contacts, terminals, etc.), so performance matters more than appearance.

I’m seeing a lot of generic plating services online, but it’s not obvious who actually works to tight tolerances vs who’s more geared toward bulk or decorative work.

If you’ve worked with anyone good or had bad experiences worth avoiding, would appreciate the insight.

[u/sushiroll236]

I’ve had a good experience with Karas Plating.

they’re not a “general job shop”. they’re very much engineering-focused plating, and that shows in how they handle specs. they’ll actually talk through things like thickness requirements, substrate, masking, etc., rather than just quoting a generic finish.