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Why Choose DeKalb for Zinc Iron Plating?
If you want parts to have a beautiful black finish while providing extreme corrosion protection, zinc iron is one of the best plating options you can choose. This process has sacrificial properties which improves metal’s resistance to rust and corrosion. With zinc iron plating providing enhanced protection and many other benefits, who should you go…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Zinc Nickel Electroplating Company
Zinc nickel electroplating is one of the most effective methods for protecting metal. It is particularly popular in the automotive industry. When you choose DeKalb Metal Finishing you are assured of a high quality application using an alkaline electrolyte. New customers have switched to us after having problems in the following areas from other plating…
Read MoreZINC: A VERSATILE MATERIAL ROOTED IN HISTORY
Corrosion Resistance For centuries, industries have exploited the incredible corrosion resistance that zinc and zinc plating provide, especially when applied to iron or steel. It is well known that iron and steel are very strong materials with many uses, but once exposed to the elements, these metals easily rust, corrode and break down. However, adding…
Read MoreThe Process of Rack Plating
For more than 70 years, DeKalb Metal Finishing has been providing quality electroplating and metal finishing services with a primary focus on the automotive industry. Our processes are reliable and proven. We’re a customer friendly business that works hard to produce high quality products that will keep our customers in business for years to come.…
Read MoreWhen to Use Zinc Iron Plating
DeKalb Metal Finishing offers a wide range of different types of zinc plating. Included in our product lineup is zinc iron plating. We also offer the option to follow up the plating with trivalent passivates to give the component the required final look. Zinc iron electroplating is most often the choice when strong corrosion resistance…
Read MoreWhat Kind of Plating Do You Need?
When you need objects electroplated, it is best to determine which plating type best meets the requirements of your part. Electroplating companies offer a wide variety of plating types, but the procedure is similar for each. The electroplating process uses an electric current to cover an object in plating material that may be comprised of…
Read MoreThe Advantages of Zinc Nickel Alloy Plating
Looking for the right plating finish to keep your parts working longer? There are several advantages to using zinc nickel alloy plating. Here at DeKalb Metal Finishing we’ve discovered a proven and reliable process for plating and we’d like to share it with you. Zinc Nickel Alloy Plating Process DeKalb uses zinc nickel alloy electroplating…
Read MoreGet High-Quality Electroplating Services from Experts in the Industry
When you need electroplating services, you want to make sure you are working with a company that has years of experience in the industry. You also want to make sure that they can plate products for you in your specified manner. Be sure to select a plating company that uses RoHS compliant electroplating, including environmentally…
Read MoreElectroplating Companies Improve Metals for Service
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Read MoreTHE PROGRESS OF ZINC PLATING
In general, plating involves providing a specific surface cover or coating to a metal. This assists in preserving the surface of the metal and preventing environmental damage from corrosion. It may also improve adhesion of paints and allow for bonding of primer, adhesive, and rubber.
Zinc plating was first done over a hundred years ago in France. It was developed by a chemist, P.J. Malouin, and included dipping metal into large vats of liquid molten zinc. This process was further refined by French and British scientists to include the treatment of the metal with 9% sulfuric acid and then fluxing the treated metal with ammonium chloride.
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