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ZINC ELECTROPLATING  

Zinc electroplating is a common way to protect threaded fasteners from the effects of corrosion. Zinc electroplating can be completed in acid chloride, alkaline or cyanide baths. Supplemental coatings are frequently applied to zinc electroplating. These coatings, such as zinc phosphate or chromate conversion, provide a protective passivation layer on the zinc which assists in reducing the corrosion rate.  Detail

ZINC FLAKE COATINGS

Adopted by the automotive industry these coatings are used extensively for automotive fasteners or fasteners used in extreme environments. Geomet®, Dacromet®, Delta protect® are a few of the brand names used.   Zinc Flake

ZINC PHOSPHATE CONVERSION COATING             

Zinc phosphate conversion coating is frequently added to zinc electroplated parts, such as bolt threads, to improve corrosion resistance. This type of chemical conversion coating provides a protective passivation layer on the zinc improving its corrosion resistance.  Detail

ZINC/COBALT ALLOY ELECTROPLATING  

This coating is similar to zinc electroplating completed in an acid chloride bath - a small amount of cobalt (typically about 1%) is added to increase the plating speed.

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