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Union City, CA

Precision, Quick-Turn Aluminum Plating and Finishing

Located in the heart of the Bay Area, we specialize in precision, quick-turn electroless nickel plating, precious metal plating (including gold and silver), and aluminum anodizing. Serving a diverse range of customers, including tier 1 semiconductor capital equipment manufacturers, leading-edge technology designers, and precision machining centers, we pride ourselves on providing personalized support to meet each customer’s specific requirements.

To ensure the highest standards, our precision masking team operates in a dedicated masking room with FOD (Foreign Object Debris) prevention protocols. With pickup and delivery service throughout the Bay Area, we focus on seamlessly connecting your shop to ours.

Learn more about our capabilities below, and contact one of our Union City team members today!

Contact Us

Clara Vicab

Customer Care

cvicab@pioneermetal.com

+1 (510) 817-0739

Janet Nielson

Program Manager

jnielsen@pioneermetal.com

+1 (510) 476-1840

David Jilot

Business Unit Manager

32500 Central Avenue

Union City, CA 94587

Finish Capabilities in Union City

Finish Capabilities

Type II Anodize and Type III Hardcoat
Type III Hardcoat w/ PTFE
Electroless Nickel Plating, including Low, Mid, and High Phos
Precious Metal Plating: Gold-Hard Bright and Gold-Pure Bondable and Silver
Aluminum Conversion Coating Type I Hexavalent and Type II Trivalent “Passivation for Aluminum”
Electrolytic Metal Plating: Nickel and Nickel Sulfamate
Stainless Steel Treatment: Passivation and Electropolish

Production Capabilities

Anodize Tank Size: 91″ Long, 53″ Wide, 49″ Deep
Electroless Nickel Tank Size: 89″ Long, 35″ Wide, 65″ Deep or 55″ Long, 31″ Wide, 40″ Deep
Gold Plating: 31″ Long, 13″ Wide, 37″ Deep
Silver Plating: 31″ Long, 25″ Wide, 37″ Deep

Additional Services

Anodizing Seal: Nickel Acetate and Hot DI Water
Anodize Dye Colors: Black
Blasting
Precision Masking
Transportation

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Why Pioneer

Starting in 1945, Pioneer has focused on being a premier metal finisher partner for our customers. We exist to be an extension of our customers’ business, providing value-added services that improve the performance of their products. This focus has led us to operate 11 facilities in the United States and Mexico, providing a full spectrum of finishing services.

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