Zinc flake
Zinc flake is a non-electrolytic plating process which offers very high corrosion and chemical resistance. As a result, there is a low risk of hydrogen embrittlement which makes it particularly suitable for fasteners with a tensile strength greater than 320 HV.
Some of the most common finishes are shown below however there are many different systems available.
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Zinc Flake
| Finish | Thickness | White rust | Red rust | Appearance | Typical applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dacromet® 320/500 Grade A* | >240 hours | >600 hours | Silver | ||
| Geomet® 500 A | 6 microns | >600 hours | Silver | ||
| Geomet® 500 B | 8 microns | >1000 hours | Silver | ||
| Delta®-Tone and Seal | 8 to 12 Microns | 480 hours | Various colours | ||
| Delta Protekt® | 8 to 12 Microns | 840 hours | Various colours | ||
| Magni 565® | 13 Microns | 480 hours | 1000 hours | Various colours | |
| Magni 577® | 12 to 20 Microns | 480 hours | 1000 hours | Black | |
| Zintek® + Techseal® | 8 to 12 microns | 240 hours | 1000 hours | Various colours |
Notes
*Dacromet® may contain Cr6+.
Delta®-Tone & Delta Protekt® are tradenames of Dörken MKS.
Dacromet® and Geomet® are tradenames of NOF Metal Coatings.
Magni 565® is a tradename of Magni Group.
Zintek® and Techseal® are trademarks of Atotech.
Performance results are approximate only and are based on laboratory salt spray tests.