Plating on Zinc Die Casting

Zinc die castings are a unique choice for countless decorative and functional applications. Zinc is a relatively dense metal, which has a feel of “substance” and durability. Zinc casting alloys are also stronger than all but the most highly reinforced molded polymers. Zinc’s hardness, self lubricating properties, and dimensional stability make it suitable for working mechanical parts, such as gears and pinions that would be less durable if molded from polymers.

Zinc can be die cast at moderate temperatures thus providing significant energy and processing savings over other metals and engineering alloys. Zinc also accepts a broad assortment of finishes, from chemical conversion treatments to electroplating to sprayed and baked polymers.