Definition

Zinc coatings prevent corrosion of the protected metal by forming a physical barrier, and by acting as a sacrificial anode even if this barrier is damaged. When exposed to the atmosphere, zinc reacts with oxygen to form zinc oxide, which further reacts with water molecules in the air to form zinc hydroxide. In turn, zinc hydroxide reacts with carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to yield a thin, impermeable, tenacious and quite insoluble dull gray layer of zinc carbonate which adheres extremely well to the underlying zinc, so protecting it from further corrosion.

Benefits and Uses

Zinc Plating is one of the most versatile surface-finishing processes available. Zinc plating is used for a variety of engineering and functional applications. One of the main uses of zinc plating is to improve the corrosion resistance of steel parts. When applied, zinc works to prolong the life of the base metal. The corrosion protection of zinc plating can also be enhanced through a variety of chromate/passivate and seal dip applications. Results in Excellent Corrosion Resistance.

Whether you are walking through a hardware store, looking under the hood of your car, or mowing the grass, you will find zinc plating at work protecting steel from corrosion in the products we use every day. Zinc plating has found wide acceptance as a surface finish throughout all consumer, industrial, and commercial products. Zinc Plating is very common in our daily lives. “Zinc Plating 101”

Our Capabilities

Olymco, Inc. has extensive capabilities and advantages when it comes to zinc plating and chromating processes which is better known these days as Trivalent Passivates, which have excellant corrosion protection properties. Olymco has a variety of Chromating/Trivalent Passivating options to choose from and they include but are not limited to:

  • Trivalent Clear, Trivalent Black and Trivalent Yellow (Dye Free & UV Stable)

Olymco, Inc. is not limited to one or just these processes. We have great flexibility in what we can produce and we work with each customer on their specific needs when it comes to Zinc Plating and Chromating/Passivating. We have the capabilities to meet several specifications. 

Olymco has production capabilities to handle your zinc plating requirements. We have an automated line as well as manual plating lines. We can handle large volumes or small volumes and we can handle small parts or large parts. This gives us great flexibility in what we can offer our customers. It also allows us quick turn-around times.

Please give us a call today to discuss your Zinc Plating needs. Please consider us for your source for all your Electroplating needs. Olymco is your “One Source From Bright to Black”. Call us at Toll Free 1-888-857-9436 or use our Contact Us link above and fill out the form.