How much does it cost to zinc plate?

Price list as of May 1, 2014

What is barrel zinc plating?

Barrel Zinc plating is the electrolytic deposition of pure zinc metal on conductive base metals, usually steel and cast iron. After plating a chromate film is applied to enhance corrosion resistance and give the parts cosmetic finish.

How long does zinc plating last?

The zinc coating of hot-dipped galvanized steel will last in the harshest soil is 35 to 50 years and in less corrosive soil 75 years or more. Although humidity affects corrosion, temperature itself has less of an impact. Galvanized zinc coatings respond well in extreme cold and hot temperatures.

How long will zinc plating last outside?

Zinc-plated bolts and hardware fittings, such as gate hinges, will not provide adequate protection from corrosion, and usually do not last beyond 12 months in outdoor settings such as urban coastal environments. Zinc plating has been used quite often in industrial coating applications, but with poor results.

Is zinc-plated the same as stainless steel?

Zinc Plating is known for its ability to prevent most corrosion, and it is done by just dipping a metal in hot pool of zinc and letting it cooldown. Meanwhile, stainless steel, an alloy that is capable of resisting corrosion.

Is zinc-plated and galvanized the same?

Galvanisation is when a protective zinc coating is applied to steel or iron, to prevent rusting. This is when metal parts are fully submerged in a bath of molten zinc. Zinc plating (also known as electro-galvanising) is a process where zinc is applied by using a current of electricity.

What is barrel coating?

The inside of the barrel is coated with protective materials such as chromium to avoid wear and erosion. Usually, the barrels are coated using the electrodeposition process in which the barrel is submerged in an electrolyte solution containing the dissolved coating material.

What is barrel process?

Definition of barrel process : a process of extracting gold or silver by treating the ore in a revolving barrel with mercury, chlorine, cyanide solution, or other reagent.

Is zinc plated good for outdoors?

Zinc plated and galvanized fasteners are made of steel with a sacrificial zinc coating. Zinc plating is rarely sufficient for exposed outdoor use, especially in a marine environment. For underwater use forget it. No other corrosion resistant coating will be as inexpensive as zinc plating though.

Is zinc plated good for exterior?

Zinc plating is rarely sufficient for exposed outdoor use, especially in a marine environment. For underwater use forget it. No other corrosion resistant coating will be as inexpensive as zinc plating though.

Will zinc rust outside?

The short to the question is, yes. Zinc does rust. Like all metals, zinc corrodes when exposed to air and moisture.

Why choose plateco for zinc barrel electroplating?

Plateco has two fully automated zinc barrel electroplating production lines with the capability of plating up to 800 lbs in one barrel, offering a more economic zinc plating experience.

How does the barrel plating process work?

Inside the barrel, there are center bars that are in charge of conducting sufficient electrical current which will make the whole process to work as expected. This plating process involves a slow rotation of the barrel immersed in an electrolytic solution which is required for the plating.

How to choose the right plating method for your metal parts?

As a result, the only plating method that can efficiently provide smooth finishing to these parts with complex contours is rack plating method. So if you know that the metal parts you want to electroplate will suffer damages if they are agitated in a barrel, you will pick the rack plating method. Also, some parts are larger than others.

What are the problems with zinc plating?

There are many plating related issues that an uncontrolled zinc plating system can lead to, such as contamination due to bad danglers, blistering zinc, rinse stains and more.