Zinc plating protects metal from oxidation.

Zinc plating prevents corrosion of the protected metal by forming a physical barrier, and by acting as a sacrificial anode 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. Finally zinc hydroxide reacts with carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to yield a thin, impermeable, tenacious and quite insoluble dull grey layer of zinc carbonate which adheres extremely well to the underlying zinc, if undisturbed, can act as a barrier to further oxidation.

We zinc plate to ASTM B633 Type I and Type II, with Clear or Yellow Chromate Conversion.

Zinc Plating Benefits

- Prevents corrosion/oxidation
- Durable finish
- Aesthetically pleasant appearance