Industrial Zinc Electroplating with Blue Chromate Finish for Long-Term Durability
After fabrication, every safety bracket is zinc electroplated with blue chromate passivation for maximum corrosion protection. Zinc electroplating with blue chromate passivation is significantly more durable than conventional paint finishes and provides superior protection against the harsh conditions found on truck loading platforms.
During the zinc electroplating process, a uniform zinc layer is deposited onto the steel surface in an electrolytic bath. The parts then receive a blue chromate passivation (Cr3+), which provides additional corrosion protection and gives the characteristic blue-silver appearance. The result is a clean, uniform surface finish.
- Process: Zinc electroplating with blue chromate passivation (Cr3+)
- Zinc layer thickness: 45-85 micrometres (per DIN EN ISO 1461)
- Bath temperature: Approximately 450 degrees Celsius
- UV resistance: High -- suitable for outdoor use on open truck platforms
- Chemical resistance: Resistant to fuels, oils, de-icing salts, and common cleaning agents
- Corrosion protection: Decades of maintenance-free protection, even in harsh outdoor environments
- Result: Maintenance-free surface for the entire service life of the product
