Electroplating Lines

Auto Zinc Plating Line

The Automatic Zinc Plating Line is designed to provide efficient and consistent zinc electroplating for steel and metal components, delivering reliable corrosion protection and uniform coating quality. Equipped with an automated material handling system, the line integrates surface pretreatment, zinc electroplating, rinsing, passivation, and drying. It helps improve production efficiency, reduce manual handling, and maintain stable coating performance for automotive parts, fasteners, hardware, and industrial components.

ConfigurationProject-specific
Delivery scopeDesign to commissioning
SupportRegional engineering
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Final specification is developed after reviewing the product, process, capacity, plant layout, utilities and applicable standards.

System overview

Engineered around your production requirement

The Automatic Zinc Plating Line provides a complete surface treatment solution for steel components requiring reliable corrosion resistance, uniform zinc coating, and consistent production quality. The system is suitable for both decorative and functional zinc plating applications across various industrial sectors.

The line integrates chemical degreasing, electrolytic cleaning, acid pickling, zinc electroplating, passivation, and drying into a controlled production process. Depending on customer requirements, it can be configured for acid zinc or alkaline zinc plating, with different passivation options to achieve the desired coating appearance and corrosion protection.

Equipped with automated hoist transfer systems, PLC controls, programmable process parameters, and optional SCADA monitoring, the line supports accurate control of plating time, current, temperature, and chemical treatment sequences.

Each system is customized according to product dimensions, coating thickness requirements, production capacity, available factory space, and environmental standards. Additional equipment such as rectifiers, filtration systems, exhaust treatment, and wastewater treatment can be integrated to support safe, efficient, and sustainable production.

Typical process architecture

Process flow

Chemical DegreasingWater RinsingAcid PicklingWater RinsingElectrolytic DegreasingWater RinsingAcid ActivationWater RinsingZinc ElectroplatingRecovery RinsingCounterflow RinsingPassivationWater RinsingSealing (Optional)Drying

The displayed flow is an engineering reference. The final sequence, chemistry, dwell time and control points are confirmed for the customer’s process.

Applications

Where this system fits

The Automatic Zinc Plating Line is widely used in industries requiring corrosion protection, durable surface finishes, and consistent zinc coating quality for steel and metal components.

  • Automotive Industry: Zinc plating of brackets, bolts, nuts, washers, chassis components, and automotive fasteners to improve corrosion resistance.

  • Hardware & Fasteners: Protective zinc coatings for screws, nuts, bolts, hinges, locks, and general industrial hardware.

  • Construction Industry: Corrosion-resistant surface treatment for steel fittings, brackets, anchors, threaded rods, and structural fasteners.

  • Electrical & Electronics: Zinc plating of electrical enclosures, mounting brackets, connectors, and compatible steel components.

  • Machinery & Industrial Equipment: Surface protection for mechanical parts, machine components, fittings, and industrial assemblies.

  • Furniture & Household Appliances: Decorative and protective zinc finishes for furniture hardware, appliance brackets, handles, and metal accessories.

  • Agricultural Equipment: Zinc coating of steel components, fastening systems, and machinery parts exposed to demanding operating environments.

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