Phosphating
Phosphate coatings are used on steel parts for corrosion resistance, lubricity, or as a foundation for subsequent coatings or painting. The main types of phosphate coatings are manganese, iron and zinc. We are very proficiant in Zinc phospeting. Zinc phosphates are used for corrosion resistance, a lubricant base layer, and as a paint/coating base and can also be applied by immersion or spraying.
Zinc Phosphating produces a very consistent, fine-grained protective coating on a wide variety of steel alloys. Commonly used as a conversion coating, zinc phosphate coatings are used as a paint base for improved corrosion resistance and performance. Zinc Phosphating has a superior ability to hold rust-inhibiting oils. Zinc Phosphating is commonly used as a final protective coating for storage or as a pretreatment prior to powder coating or other one-coat finishes. This particular phosphate coating is frequently used in military applications for equipment that will be exposed to severe environments.
