Phosphate Coating                                 Back to Process Capabilities

Phosphate is a porous crystalline coating of zinc or manganese phosphate produced on ferrous metal surfaces.
  1. Zinc Phosphate:
    Zinc Phosphate has a large crystalline structure. The large crystal is an excellent medium for holding oil and adhering to paint. The phosphate also improves lubricity. Appearance is gray.

     
  2. Heat Stable Zinc Phosphate:
    Heat Stable Zinc Phosphate has a smaller crystalline structure than Zinc Phosphate. This smaller crystal provides for a smoother finish for paint. Corrosion resistance and resistance to detergents is also higher when compared to Zinc Phosphate. Appearance is gray.

     
  3. Manganese Phosphate:
    Used primarily on friction and bearing surfaces to prevent metal-to-metal contact and reduce wear. This coating is also used as a base for dry film lubricants. The crystal is smaller and smoother than zinc phosphate. Appearance is black.

Hohman Plating utilizes both Rack and Barrel dip methods to apply these coatings.

 

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