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Zinc Nickel Plating

The gold standard for automotive fastener protection, providing over 1000 hours of salt spray resistance.

1000+
Salt Spray Hrs
12–16%
Nickel Content
300°C
Thermal Stability
OEM
Approved Finish
Zinc Nickel Plating
Surface Technology
Zinc-Nickel Alloy Protection
Overview

Precision Zinc Nickel Plating Engineered to Spec

Zinc-nickel alloy plating is the benchmark finish for automotive OEM fasteners and engine-bay components that must survive extreme temperature cycling and prolonged salt-spray exposure.

Our trivalent passivation process delivers over 1,000 hours of corrosion resistance while remaining fully RoHS and ELV compliant.

verified OEM-focused processing
eco RoHS / ELV compliant
Why Choose This Finish

Built for Demanding Applications

Advanced corrosion protection combined with thermal stability, environmental compliance and automotive-grade performance.

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1000+ Hrs Salt Spray

Industry-leading corrosion resistance validated to automotive OEM specifications.

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High Thermal Stability

Maintains protective performance in engine-bay temperatures up to 300°C.

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Trivalent Passivation

Hexavalent-chromium-free chemistry meeting RoHS and ELV requirements.

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Automotive OEM Approved

Qualified to GMW3044 / VDA235-104 fastener specifications.

Our Process

From Preparation to Quality Control

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Step 01

Surface Preparation

Degreasing and acid activation prepare fasteners for uniform deposition.

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Step 02

Zinc-Nickel Deposition

Alloy plating bath deposits a 12–16% nickel content zinc-nickel layer.

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Step 03

Trivalent Passivation

Chromate-free passivation boosts corrosion resistance further.

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Step 04

Baking & QA

Hydrogen embrittlement relief baking followed by salt-spray and torque testing.

Engineering Data

Technical Specifications

Alloy Composition 12 – 16% Nickel content
Salt Spray Resistance 1000+ hours
Thermal Stability Up to 300°C
Governing Standard GMW3044 / VDA235-104
Compliance RoHS / ELV
Applications

Industries We Serve

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Automotive OEM

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Engine-Bay Components

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Brake Systems

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Fasteners

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