Five identical bicycle shoulder bolts with different corrosion-resistant finishes

Surface Treatment Capabilities

Advanced coating and plating for optimal performance

The right surface treatment transforms a standard fastener into a high-performance component. We offer 6+ coating and plating options tailored to your application requirements — from extreme corrosion resistance (1000h+ salt spray) to low-friction wear protection. Every treatment is verified through rigorous testing and meets RoHS and REACH environmental standards.

6+ Coating Types Comprehensive options
1000h+ Salt Spray Corrosion resistance
RoHS REACH Compliant Environmental standard
Salt Spray Testing ASTM B117
Adhesion Test Verified Cross-hatch method

Coating & Plating Options

Select the optimal surface treatment for your application

Dacromet

1000h+ Salt Spray

Zinc-aluminum flake coating with exceptional corrosion resistance. Chrome-free formulation ideal for automotive and outdoor applications.

  • Color Silver-gray
  • Thickness 5 – 15 μm
  • Standard ISO 10683
  • Best for Extreme corrosion environments

Zinc-Nickel Plating

720h+ Salt Spray

Electroplated Zn-Ni alloy offering the best balance of corrosion resistance and cost-effectiveness. Excellent for general-purpose fasteners.

  • Color Silver, blue, black passivate
  • Thickness 8 – 15 μm
  • Standard ISO 19598
  • Best for General-purpose corrosion protection

DLC Coating

2500+ HV Hardness

Diamond-like carbon coating for extreme wear resistance and ultra-low friction. Ideal for high-cycle moving components.

  • Color Black
  • Thickness 1 – 3 μm
  • Hardness 2500 – 4000 HV
  • Best for Wear resistance, low friction

TiN Coating

2300+ HV Hardness

Titanium nitride coating with distinctive gold appearance. High hardness and excellent wear resistance for decorative and functional use.

  • Color Gold
  • Thickness 2 – 4 μm
  • Hardness 2300 – 2500 HV
  • Best for Wear resistance, decorative

Passivation

Enhanced Stainless Protection

Chemical passivation treatment for stainless steel fasteners. Removes free iron and enhances the natural chromium oxide protective layer.

  • Color Natural stainless
  • Standard ASTM A967
  • Process Citric or nitric acid
  • Best for Stainless steel corrosion resistance

Black Oxide

Aesthetic + Light Protection

Chemical conversion coating producing a matte black finish with mild corrosion resistance. Often paired with oil for enhanced protection.

  • Color Matte black
  • Thickness < 1 μm
  • Standard MIL-DTL-13924
  • Best for Aesthetic finish, light protection

Testing & Quality Verification

Every coating is validated through standardized testing

Salt Spray Test

ASTM B117 neutral salt spray testing to verify corrosion resistance duration. Tested to white rust and red rust thresholds.

Coating Thickness

X-Ray Fluorescence measurement for precise coating thickness verification. Ensures consistent coverage across all surfaces.

Adhesion Test

Cross-hatch method per ISO 2409 to verify coating bond strength. No flaking or delamination accepted.

Not Sure Which Coating to Choose?

Tell us your application requirements — environment, expected lifespan, aesthetic preferences — and we'll recommend the optimal surface treatment for your fasteners.