The zinc plating process or electrozinced

There are very important sectors for the global economy that benefit from electro-zinc plating:

• Automotive industry: car interior components.
• Construction and architecture: doors, windows, grilles, parts and applications that want to protect against corrosion without damaging the aesthetic appearance.
• Fixing devices: screws, washers, nails …

Now, what exactly does the electrozincing process consist of? Surely it is not something you can do at home, but we will try to explain it to you.

It is a cold process. The zinc layer used is finer (2-25 microns continuous and 2.5-10 microns discontinuous). Unlike other zinc coatings, the process is continuous and the thickness of the coating is minimal, and involves a series of baths and rinses before the zinc bath. If we need to differentiate the durability of each coating, the only variable that is handled is the thickness of that coating. More thickness, more durability.

We love lists, and if they are advantages, much better …

1. The thickness of the protective layer of zinc, compared to painting or galvanizing, is less than 30 microns: this allows the size of the piece not to increase much after the process, which avoids mismatches in the subsequent assembly.
2. The process is carried out at room temperature or even cold, avoiding deforming the materials.
3. The price is another of the great advantages, since it is a cheaper process than other coatings.
4. The aesthetic finish: the zinc plating finish is excellent, leaves no impurities, and shows that fine and shiny final appearance. It also allows us to achieve different types of finish according to needs.