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Zinc plating provides the most effective and economical way to protect steel against corrosion.  Zinc plating protects steel by providing a physical barrier as well as cathodic protection for the underlying steel.

 

Advantages:

• High corrosion resistance

• Relatively inexpensive compared to other finishes

• Pleasing appearance

• Offered in RoHS and hexavalent

• Hexavalent yellow chromate has self-healing properties

• Offered in clear (bluish), black, yellow, and olive drab colors

• Effective primer for when undercoating paints

• Used in multiple industries such as military/defense, aerospace, automotive, industrial, and agricultural areas