- Zinc Plating
Keep rust and corrosion away.
Your steel and iron parts need to last, even in mildly corrosive environments. Zinc plating prevents rust, corrosion, and moisture damage with a bright, attractive, durable coating trusted by the automotive industry for over 100 years.
Pitfalls of Corrosion
Steel and iron surfaces rust easily, even in mildly corrosive environments. Rust leaves ugly surface stains on parts and components. It also weakens structures and reduces mechanical performance. In addition to protecting against rust, zinc can be cast into a wide range of precision parts for automobiles, airplanes, appliance manufacturing, construction materials, and electronics.
Durable Parts Increase Customer Satisfaction
Ensure your parts live up to customer standards, and apply zinc plating for:
- Rust protection
- Long-lasting finish
- Bright jewel-like appearance
- Increased solderability
- A lower corrosion rate than steel (in most atmospheres, when in contact with water)
Quick Turnaround on High-Volume Zinc Plating Orders
KC Jones Plating has provided North American manufacturers with zinc plating expertise for six decades and counting. It provides a quick turnaround, even on extremely large orders.
We have several automatic zinc rack and barrel lines to provide manufacturers with the widest range of choices. Engineers and technicians at KC Jones regularly and carefully monitor baths to ensure the quality of zinc solutions and to extend the life of parts. Our goal is to produce zinc coatings of consistent excellence, to precisely match your application.
Choose from the Full Range of Trivalent Passivation Options
Trivalent passitives are the first line of defense against corrosive attacks on plated coatings. The thin, protective film on chromate finishes makes coatings more durable and increases the overall value of metal coatings. KC Jones provides the full range of chromate conversion coatings.
KC Jones Offers Acid & Alkaline Zinc Solutions
Alkaline Zinc Plating
- Ductile coating, with excellent post plate forming capability
- Uniform thickness distribution of zinc
- Better ability to cover deep recesses
- Examples: brake fittings, cooling pipes, transmission fittings, mounting brackets, fasteners
Acid Zinc Plating
- Superior brilliance and leveling (rivals nickel-chrome)
- Can plate cast iron and hardened steel
- Examples: brake calipers, knuckles, mounting brackets
Zinc is a well-proven plating system. It is stable, consistent, and has an outstanding list of unique features that enhance how it protects metal parts.
Trivalent Passivation Options
- Clear-Blue, Transparent
- Yellow, Iridescent
- Black
Zinc Plating Applications
Zinc plating is ideal for large applications as well as:
- Nuts
- Bolts
- Latches
- Screws
- Springs
- Lock Washers
- Fasteners
- Military Hardware
- Brake Systems
- Fuel Systems
- Hydraulic Fittings
