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Zinc Plating Perfection for Advanced Corrosion Protection

Metal parts can be exposed to rain, snow,  road salt,  lake and sea water, cleaning agents, industrial chemicals, and various humid and acidic environments that make corrosion a serious threat.

Zinc plating provides a proven, cost-effective solution to protect metal parts, extend service life, and maintain structural integrity. And no one does it the way we do. That’s why we’re one of only five platers the entire U.S. named a “Top Shop” by Products Finishing for six straight years.

At Plateco, Inc., we don’t dabble in all types of plating; we're 100% focused on zinc plating.  Our focused approach allows us to deliver unmatched precision, reliability, timeliness and value for metal parts manufacturers throughout the Midwest and beyond.

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Zinc plating is an electrochemical deposition process that applies a controlled zinc coating to steel or iron components. The zinc layer acts as a sacrificial barrier, meaning it corrodes before the underlying metal does  protecting the part even if the surface is scratched.

Zinc provides two layers of defense:

1. Barrier Protection – Prevents moisture and oxygen from reaching the steel.
2. Sacrificial Protection – Zinc corrodes first, preserving the base metal.

This dual protection system makes zinc plating one of the most widely specified corrosion-resistant finishes in industrial manufacturing.

Manufacturers in Wisconsin face unique environmental challenges:

• Road salt during winter months
• Freeze-thaw cycles
• High humidity levels
• Outdoor agricultural exposure
• Industrial chemical environments

Without proper coating, steel parts can corrode rapidly leading to:

• Equipment failure
• Increased warranty claims
• Safety risks
• Expensive replacements
• Production downtime