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Two Automated Lines. Five Finishes. Parts Back in Days, Not Weeks.

Alkaline zinc and zinc nickel plating — quotes in 1–2 days, parts shipped in 1–3.

Line 1: Alkaline Zinc Electroplating

Our first fully automated line specializes in alkaline zinc electroplating with multiple chromate finish options for a range of corrosion protection needs.

Available Finishes

  • Clear Chromate — Bright, transparent finish for indoor and light-duty applications
  • Black Chromate — Dark finish with enhanced corrosion protection and aesthetic appeal
  • Yellow Chromate — Iridescent gold finish for maximum corrosion resistance
Assortment of zinc plated parts
Black and clear chromate finish parts

Line 2: Zinc & Zinc Nickel

Our second automated line handles both zinc and zinc nickel plating — delivering the highest-performance corrosion protection available in trivalent chemistry.

Available Finishes

  • Clear Chromate — Clean appearance with excellent base-metal protection
  • Black Chromate — Superior corrosion resistance with a uniform dark finish

Tank & Part Specifications

24"W x 104"L x 48"D
Tank Dimensions
18"W x 100"L x 48"D
Max Part Size
10 lbs
Max Part Weight

Typical Product

Light gauge steel stampings make up 95% of our volume, with an average part size of 8"W x 10"L x 4"D. We specialize in rack plating only — no barrel plating — ensuring consistent coating thickness and quality on every part.

Salt Spray Performance

Our zinc nickel trivalent finishes deliver industry-leading corrosion resistance, meeting and exceeding all OEM plating specifications.

2,040
Hours to White Rust

Salt spray testing per ASTM B117

480
Hours to Red Rust

Salt spray testing per ASTM B117

ISO 9001:2015 Certified

Our quality management system is ISO 9001:2015 certified, ensuring consistent processes and documented quality controls across every job.

100% Trivalent Facility

All plating at APF uses trivalent chemistry — no hexavalent chromium on-site. Zero possibility of cross-contamination. All waste water is treated on-site in our in-house treatment facility.

RoHS compliant. Environmentally responsible. No compromises.

APF in-house water treatment lab

Have a Part That Needs Plating?

Send us your specs and we'll return a quote in 1–2 business days.