What is ArmorGalv?
ArmorGalv® is the trade name for a technology developed by the Distek Group in 1993. It is a method of applying a uniform, sacrificial, zinc- iron alloy coating using a metallurgical vapor diffusion process. ArmorGalv® can be applied on many surface types:
- Powder metal
- Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Castings and forgings
Structure of ArmorGalv coating
ArmorGalv® forms multiple layers of zinc‐iron alloy, from a super corrosion resistant gamma layer to a compact delta layer and then the zeta layer– like an onion, with each layer harder and more corrosion resistant than the previous one.
Characteristics of ArmorGalv coating
- The ArmorGalv® zinc iron alloy coating is sacrificial, providing Galvanic protection to the steel parts.
- The coating is hard non magnetic weldable and spark free
- It is highly corrosion and abrasion resistant.
- It is chip proof and amenable to crimping bending and hard, magnetic, free.
- It has very good anti‐galling properties and low co‐efficient of friction. It is a replacement for CADMIUM.
- Highly heat resistant ‐ working temp. to 1200º F (650º C)
- Excellent substrate for paint, e‐coat and over‐molding with rubber or plastic
- Totally non‐toxic and heavy metal free – RoHS compliant