Fastener Electroplating

Fastener Electroplating

Also used for corrosion prevention is a range of metallic plating processes;  zinc being the most popular.

Hydrogen Embrittlement

There are real dangers in the electroplating of fasteners above class 8.8; USA grade 5; Hydrogen embrittlement can lead to sudden failure of fasteners, and care needs to be taken to avoid this.  Hydrogen Embrittlement

                      

Zinc Electroplate                         

Tin Electroplate                           

Silver Electroplate                       

Nickel Electroplate

Chromium Electroplate

Cadmium Electroplate

Copper Electroplate

Brass Electroplate

Chromate Passivation                 

               

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