Ikohe Pen Plating Machine

Pen plating a repair or a highlight at the bench takes precise micro-amperage control, a capability rarely found in the standard rectifiers used in the jewelry industry. The Ikohe Pen Plating Machine is a purpose-built micro-amp rectifier made for repeatable, premium results in rhodium and gold pen plating, and it is built by ALEX Machine in Istanbul, Turkey.

A heavy-gauge steel platform carries micro-amp voltage regulation and an LED voltmeter for accurate, real-time monitoring. The analog micro-amperage dial adjusts from 10/100 to 100/100, up to 1 amp, giving the fine control that consistent coverage demands without burning or uneven results.

The unit ships with three glass jars and lids for storing pen plating solutions, one standard platinum anode plating pen, and one clamp wire with alligator clip. The housing carries two plug-ins for pens and two for clamp wires, so a dual-pen setup is ready when you need it.

Features

• Micro-amp voltage regulation with an LED voltmeter display
• Analog dial adjusts from 10/100 to 100/100, up to 1 amp
• Heavy-gauge steel housing, 7" wide × 8" deep × 3" tall
• Three glass jars with lids for pen plating solutions
• Two pen plug-ins and two clamp wire plug-ins for flexible dual-pen setups
• One standard platinum anode plating pen and one clamp wire with alligator clip included
• 12-month warranty

Compatibility

• The jar openings accept "Pen Pals" plastic solution jars, sold separately
• A premium platinum anode plating pen with a larger platinum surface area is available from Ikohe separately

Notes

What you get:

• 1 Ikohe pen plating machine
• 3 glass jars with lids
• 1 standard platinum anode plating pen
• 1 clamp wire with alligator clip

• Pen plating requires special pen plating solutions; standard plating solutions are not suitable.
• Never touch felt pen tips with bare fingers, as contamination will affect solution quality.
• Use one tip per solution only, and never use the same tip with two different solutions.
• Items must be thoroughly polished, steam cleaned, and ultrasonically cleaned before plating. Follow with an electrocleaner or Tivaclean dip and allow to dry completely.
• The item being plated must contact the alligator clamp wire connected to the red connector; the plating pen connects to the adjacent black connector.
• Begin at low amperage and increase gradually. Excessive voltage may cause darker or burned plating results.