SURFACE FINISHING
Zinc Plating
Zinc plating improves the mechanical qualities of the components and, thanks to its ductility, makes shaping the underlying substrate easy.
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Introduction
Zinc plating is an effective surface finishing method for ferrous materials that creates a smooth, dull gray surface by depositing a skinny coating of zinc on the part’s surface. Coating layer thickness ranges from 0.0125 mm to 0.0180 mm.The layer becomes highly corrosion resistive, protecting the substrate material even in extreme environments.
Zinc plating improves the mechanical qualities of the components and, thanks to its ductility, makes shaping the underlying substrate easy. Zinc plating is applicable for surface finishing of various parts in manufacturing, automotive, agriculture, hardware, and defense, where corrosion resistance is crucial.
key properties
| Features | Info |
|---|---|
| Materials | Steel, Stainless Steel |
| Color | light blue coating,glossy black coating,(silver) |
| Texture | Smooth finish |
| Thickness | 3μm to 8μm 8μm to 12μm |
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Specify coating system, supplementary treatment and fit-sensitive surfaces
Zinc plating on steel should state the substrate condition, zinc coating system, any supplementary treatment, coating thickness/class, post-treatment, masked threads or fits, and the test or measurement evidence required at delivery.
Engineering data to lock before release
| Base material | Iron/steel substrate, heat-treatment state and surface prep |
|---|---|
| Coating system | Zinc plus specified supplementary treatment |
| Dimensional impact | Threads, bores, springs and contact surfaces |
| Verification | Thickness, corrosion test/record and visual coverage |
ISO 2081 identifies purchaser information and treatment considerations; the drawing must select the applicable coating and acceptance conditions.
