The zinc coating is an electroplating process with zinc metal, obtained by alkaline or acid aqueous solutions with specific additives, used for technical purposes in many applications.
Features:
absence of Cr +6, compliant with RoHS (2002/95/EC), ELV (2000/53/EC), 2003/36/EC and 2000/53/EC;
good resistance to corrosion;
applied on Zamak, Steel (Iron), Cast Iron, heat treated Carbon Steel, copper and its alloys;
compact coating, with uniform thickness;
shiny and semi-shiny look;
hardness surface 80 HV;
formation of galvanic couple with the metal Fe;
possibility to apply sealants and lubricants to increase the corrosion resistance, adjust the coefficient of friction and uniform the aesthetic of colouring.