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Dacromet is a water-based, chromium-free (early versions contained chromium) anti-corrosion coating.
Dacromet is a water-based, chromium-free (early versions contained chromium) anti-corrosion coating.
Process Principle
Dacromet is a water-based, chromium-free (early versions contained chromium) anti-corrosion coating. Fasteners are dip- or spray-coated with a slurry containing zinc and aluminium flakes and special binders, then cured at about 300 °C to form a silver-grey, fish-scale-like dense protective layer.
Key Characteristics
Excellent corrosion resistance – though only 4–8 μm thick, it outperforms conventional zinc electroplating by 7–10 times; NSS can exceed 1200 hours.
No hydrogen embrittlement – no electrochemical steps, making it ideal for high-strength fasteners (Grade 12.9 and above).
High heat resistance – withstands >300 °C, while conventional zinc coatings may fail above 100 °C.
Environmentally friendly – modern processes produce no waste water or gases.
Lower coating hardness – relatively soft and can be scratched during installation if not handled carefully.
Applications
Widely used in demanding corrosion-protection applications: automotive chassis, wind power fasteners, bridge cables, offshore engineering, aerospace. Despite higher cost, its excellent overall performance makes it a top choice for premium fasteners.
Process Principle
Dacromet is a water-based, chromium-free (early versions contained chromium) anti-corrosion coating. Fasteners are dip- or spray-coated with a slurry containing zinc and aluminium flakes and special binders, then cured at about 300 °C to form a silver-grey, fish-scale-like dense protective layer.
Key Characteristics
Excellent corrosion resistance – though only 4–8 μm thick, it outperforms conventional zinc electroplating by 7–10 times; NSS can exceed 1200 hours.
No hydrogen embrittlement – no electrochemical steps, making it ideal for high-strength fasteners (Grade 12.9 and above).
High heat resistance – withstands >300 °C, while conventional zinc coatings may fail above 100 °C.
Environmentally friendly – modern processes produce no waste water or gases.
Lower coating hardness – relatively soft and can be scratched during installation if not handled carefully.
Applications
Widely used in demanding corrosion-protection applications: automotive chassis, wind power fasteners, bridge cables, offshore engineering, aerospace. Despite higher cost, its excellent overall performance makes it a top choice for premium fasteners.