Precision equipment your customers will ask for
A sample of the wholesale line, every unit quoted to distributors at dealer pricing with an honest lead time you can pass along.
Automated Plating LinesTurnkey →
Complete finishing lines, tanks, hoist transfer, rectification, filtration and PLC control integrated as one system.
Process & Plating TanksTanks →
Plating, cleaning, rinse, passivation and anodizing tanks in the material your chemistry and temperature demand.
Filtration SystemsFiltration →
Chamber and cartridge filters, duplex systems, carbon treatment and media sized to bath volume and turnover.
Pumps & DosingPumps →
Metering pumps for brighteners and pH, plus seal-less vertical and mag-drive pumps in chemistry-rated wetted paths.
Chemical Dosing SystemsDosing →
Amp-hour replenishment, pH and ORP control and multi-channel skids that hold bath chemistry automatically, all shift.
Heating & CoolingHeating →
Immersion heaters in titanium, quartz and fluoropolymer, with PID control and over-temp protection.
Rectifiers & PowerRectifiers →
DC power supplies from bench-top to line duty, plus pulse and periodic-reverse where the finish calls for it.
Agitation & VentilationVentilation →
Blowers, air sparge and eductors below the surface; scrubbers, lip exhaust and mist elimination above it.
Control Cabinets & PLCControls →
Line-control enclosures with PLC and touchscreen HMI, hoist sequencing, bath timing, dosing and data logging in one panel.
Hoists, Gantries & RemotesHandling →
Manual and powered gantries, hoists and radio remotes for flight bars, barrels and baskets over open tanks.
Barrels, Racks & BasketsWork carriers →
Plating barrels, coated racks and jigs built to your part geometry, plus titanium anode baskets and hooks.
Water Treatment & ROWater →
RO and DI systems for rinse water, bath make-up and closed-loop reclaim, sized by your daily demand.
Consumables & MediaConsumables →
Cartridges, bags, carbon, anode bags, gaskets and heater elements, cross-referenced from your old part or a photo.
Why distribute for BAT
Wholesale only, we never compete with our own distributors for the end customer. Your account, your territory, your margin.
We never sell around you
End customers who contact us directly are routed to a distributor. Your relationship stays yours, we supply the equipment and stay in the background.
Dealer pricing & real margin
Wholesale numbers with room built in for you. Stop overpaying at the source, and stop watching your margin disappear into someone else’s list price.
Retention-grade quality
A quality defect rate under 0.005% means your customers reorder consumables and expand lines with you, instead of calling you about failures.
Support behind every sale
30+ years of plating experience on tap for your quotes, specs and troubleshooting. Send your customer’s part number or photo, we spec it with you, under your flag.
Line card
What we carry. Every quote comes with a real lead time, consumables turn fastest, engineered assemblies take longer, and we tell you which is which up front.
| Category | What we stock | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Process Tanks | Plating, cleaning, rinse, passivation and anodizing tanks; multi-station lines, containment, covers and lids | Days to weeks |
| Filtration | Chamber filters, pump-filter units, carbon treatment, polishing loops, replacement media | Fast turn |
| Pumps & Vacuum | Magnetic-drive, seal-less vertical, centrifugal and transfer pumps; vacuum systems | Days |
| Heating & Cooling | Immersion heaters, heat exchangers, chillers, PID controllers and over-temp protection | Fast turn |
| Motors & Drives | Motors, gearmotors, VFDs and hoist drives for barrel, rack and transfer systems | Days |
| Rectifiers | DC power supplies, pulse and periodic-reverse rectifiers, bus bar and cabling | Weeks |
| Agitation | Air sparge headers, eductors, cathode rod agitation, blowers and low-pressure air | Fast turn |
| Ventilation | Lip and push-pull exhaust, fume scrubbers, mist eliminators, ducting and fans | Days to weeks |
| Automation | PLC control panels, hoist and transfer automation, dosing, monitoring and data logging | Weeks, engineered |
| Consumables | Cartridges, bags, carbon, anode bags, gaskets, seals, liners, heater elements | Fast turn |
Every quote comes with the exact lead time for your item, if it's a ten-week build, we say ten weeks before you order, not after.
Industries served
Finishing · Plating · AdditiveCommon questions
Ordering · Compatibility · TermsDo you sell direct to end customers?
No. BAT Automation Supply is a wholesale house, equipment and consumables are sold through our distributor network only. If you are an end user, we will gladly connect you with a distributor in your area. If you resell plating equipment or supplies, register to become a distributor and we will come back with dealer pricing and terms.
How do I become a distributor?
Fill in the short application on the Become a Distributor page, company, contact, approximate plating-equipment revenues and the products you want quoted first. A person reviews every application and comes back with dealer pricing, usually the same business day.
Do you actually stock in the USA?
We are based in Atlanta, Georgia and ship stocked items from here. Not everything is on our shelf, engineered assemblies and some equipment are built or sourced through our supplier network. The difference is we tell you which is which, with a real lead time, before you order.
Will an aftermarket part void my equipment warranty?
In the United States, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act generally prevents a manufacturer from voiding a warranty simply because you used a third-party consumable. A manufacturer can deny a claim if it shows the part caused the failure. We supply parts built to the original specification, and we will tell you plainly when a part is not an exact equivalent. If you are under an active service contract, check its terms first.
Can I pay by purchase order or get net terms?
Yes for established accounts. Send a credit application and trade references through the quote form and we will set up net terms. First orders are typically card or prepay while the account is opened.
Are you set up for tax-exempt and resale purchases?
Yes. Send your Georgia resale or exemption certificate with your first order and we will flag the account so tax is not applied.
How do I know which filter cartridge fits my chamber?
Three things determine fit: cartridge length, end cap style (DOE, 222, 226, flat or fin), and micron rating. Send us the chamber make and model, or a photo of the old cartridge end cap, and we will match it.
How do I know when to change a filter?
Most shops change on differential pressure rather than on a calendar. A rise of roughly 10 to 15 PSI over the clean starting pressure usually means the element is loaded. Falling flow rate and rising haze in the bath are the other two signals.
How is freight handled on heavy items?
Small parcel is calculated at checkout. Anything over about 150 lb, oversized, or hazmat ships LTL freight and is quoted separately so you are not overcharged by a flat rate. Tanks and large chambers usually ship on a pallet with liftgate available.
What if I only have the old part and no numbers?
Photograph the nameplate, the end cap, or the part itself and attach it to the quote form with your machine or tank details. We will identify it and come back with a compatible part, a price and availability.
Tell us what your customer’s line needs.
Wholesale requests only, returning distributors, drop in your customer # and skip the rest; new to BAT, answer the short distributor questions and we’ll open your account with the quote. A person who knows plating reads every request and comes back with dealer pricing and an honest lead time, usually the same business day.
