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Mechanical Plating
Mechanical plating is a room-temperature process in which metal coatings are applied to parts without electricity (as in electroplating) and without high heat (as in hot-dip galvanizing). The parts to be coated are tumbled in a lined barrel containing water, proprietary chemicals, metal powder, special promoters, and glass impact beads.
The mechanical energy generated from the barrel's rotation is transmitted through the glass impact beads and causes the spherical metal particles to be peened flat into a metallurgical bond; first to the substrate and subsequently to previously plated particles to build up the desired coating thickness (0.0002-0.0009 mil).
Benefits
- Elimination of hydrogen embrittlement
- Ability to plate hardened steel parts without post-baking and unnecessary part failures
- Easier control of product and fewer rejects
- Reduces plating costs
- More durable products; better sealibility
- Excellent adhesion and uniformity of coating thickness
- Field-tested corrosion resistance
- Specification approved
- Ability to plate single and mixed metal coatings
- Value-added post treatment coatings and lubricants
- Ability to plate powdered metal parts without impregnation
- Coatings can be designed to meet specific requirements
Mechanical Galvanizing
Mechanical galvanizing is a room-temperature process in which metal coatings are applied to parts without electricity (as in electroplating) and without high heat (as in hot-dip galvanizing).The parts to be coated are tumbled in a lined barrel containing water, proprietary chemicals, metal powder, special promoters, and glass impact beads.
The mechanical energy generated from the barrel's rotation is transmitted through the glass impact beads and causes the spherical metal particles to be peened flat into a metallurgical bond; first to the substrate and subsequently to previously plated particles to build up the desired coating thickness (0.0010 mil or greater).
Benefits
- Mechanical galvanizing meets certification approvals, including ASTM, military specifications and DOTs in 48 states
- Advanced, heavy duty corrosion resistance
- Excellent adhesion and impact resistance
- No detempering of alloys
- Proper thread fit and assembly of mating parts
- No stickers on coated washers
- Coating does not fill recessed heads
- No re-tapping of threads after coating
Taking Your Coating to the Next Level
Value-Added Coatings
Hexavalent
Clear, Yellow, Olive, Black
Trivalent
Clear, Yellow, Black
Lubricants
Available in Clear or Colors
Dyes
Available in Various Colors
