This Zincate Dip delivers a protective layer of zinc onto the surface of aluminium. Once this protective layer is in place the aluminium can then be electroplated.
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HS Code: 3824 99 70
Zincate Dip (UK and EU only)
£12.20 – £78.23 + VAT
Zincate dip produces a dense, continuous immersion layer of zinc on aluminium, which can then be plated with other metals.
It is possible to brush plate small, non-complexly shaped zincated aluminium articles for functional purposes such as electrical contacts. We recommend thickening the brush plating solution first with Thickener before starting plating. We do not recommend that the brush plating process is used for decorative items such as mobile phones.
Adhesion can be improved by stripping the zincated layer off in ActiClean then re-zincating. Please refer to Tech Specs for more information.
Operating Conditions and Deposit Data
| Temperature | 18 – 25 °C |
| Immersion time | 30 seconds to 2 minutes (see notes) |
| Thickness of zinc film | 0.1 – 0.2 microns |
| Agitation | Occasional work movement. |
| Appearance of deposit | Grey continuous layer |
| Special storage requirements | Away from strong acids |
| Shelf life | 1 – 2 years |
| Health and Safety classification | Irritant |
| Special considerations | None |
| Transport (UN number) | 1824 |
Notes:
- The aluminium article should be dipped until a continuous grey film appears.
- After the zincate dip, quickly rinse and dry the article with a clean paper towel and then plate with our Nickel Brush Plating Solution which has been gelled with our Thickener.
- For maximum adhesion, heat treat at 250 – 300 centigrade for an hour after zincating
and drying with a clean paper towel but before nickel plating. - If left in the solution too long, the adhesion of the zinc film is reduced, leading to
blistering and in extreme cases, lifting of the plating. - To strip the zincated layer, dip in ActiClean for 10 minutes. Please note that once
the ActiClean has been used for stripping, it cannot be used for any other process.
General guide;
Certain small items, for example Swabs, Nibs and Plating Pens can be sent by normal post within the UK
- The courier option for UK deliveries is FedEx
- Free UK mainland delivery available on orders over £200
- International orders usually 3-5 working days.
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