Blue zinc
A bright silver appearance with a subtle blue tone. A familiar finish for plated fasteners and small steel parts.
Zinc finishes
Black zinc plating.
Dark. Understated. Purposeful. A dark charcoal-to-black appearance for parts that need a less reflective, darker zinc finish.
Black zinc finish
A darker finishing direction.
Black zinc gives a component a dark appearance while remaining a zinc plated finish. It is a choice for parts where the specified appearance is charcoal or black.
- Appearance
- Dark charcoal to black
- Process
- Zinc electroplating
- Work options
- Barrel and jigging, for suitable components
- Starting point
- A part description, quantity and finish specification
Your component comes first
Specify the part.
Confirm the finish.
What it can suit
Suitable steel components and fasteners where a dark zinc finish is required. We review the size, shape and material before confirming the work.
What to include
Share the material, approximate dimensions, quantity or batch weight, and any coating specification. If appearance matters, send a reference photo or sample.
Shade and sheen depend on the underlying surface and specified treatment. Share a sample or drawing when appearance is critical.
Compare your options
Explore all three finishes.
Yellow zinc
A yellow-gold appearance with characteristic iridescence. A distinctive finish for zinc plated components.
Black zinc
A dark charcoal-to-black appearance for parts that need a less reflective, darker zinc finish.
Tell us what needs finishing.
Send the component details. We’ll help you take the next step.