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Phosphate Conversion

Phosphate conversion is the treatment of metals with acidic phosphate solutions.

This process converts the metal surface into a phosphate coat. The phosphating process produces a nonmetallic, oil-absorptive coating on iron and steel surfaces.

Phosphate conversion is the treatment of metals with acidic phosphate solutions.

Benefits & Properties

  • Permits rapid break-in of moving parts without scuffing or welding by preventing metal to metal contact between the bearing surfaces.
  • Increases lubrication of treated surfaces due to the oil-absorptive coating.
  • Removes light metal scratches remaining from machining operations.
  • Retards corrosion.
  • Promote the adhesion of paints

We offer 2 types of phosphate coatings

  • Zinc phosphate (3 to 5 microns thick, light gray in colour)
  • Manganese phosphate (4 to 10 microns thick, dark gray in colour)

Phosphate Conversion

Phosphate conversion is the treatment of metals with acidic phosphate solutions.

This process converts the metal surface into a phosphate coat. The phosphating process produces a nonmetallic, oil-absorptive coating on iron and steel surfaces.

Benefits & Properties

  • Permits rapid break-in of moving parts without scuffing or welding by preventing metal to metal contact between the bearing surfaces.
  • Increases lubrication of treated surfaces due to the oil-absorptive coating.
  • Removes light metal scratches remaining from machining operations.
  • Retards corrosion.
  • Promote the adhesion of paints

Types of phosphate coatings

  • Zinc phosphate (3 to 5 microns thick, light gray in colour)
  • Manganese phosphate (4 to 10 microns thick, dark gray in colour)

Facilities

Our production capabilities, professional engagement, and dedication result in high quality phosphate coatings that comply with automotive, aerospace, and military specifications.

We are able to process parts by rack or baskets, which allows us to choose the most efficient and appropriate zinc or manganese phosphate solution for you.

Our facility includes a fifteen-feet processing line for Zinc Phosphate coating projects that has a two-ton lifting capacity. This allows us to process those heavy, oversized parts that most metal finishing shops may not be equipped to handle.

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