Zinc plated

Surface finish

Zinc plating protects steel from corrosion through sacrificial action. Matte silver surface, nickel-free and suited for outdoor environments. Browse zinc-plated hardware.

Products: Zinc plated

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  • Swivel ø 19 mm/25 mm

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    Swivel ø 19 mm/25 mm

    Inner Ø: 19 mm, Material: steel, 10 pcs/pack, Price per pc

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    1,48 € / pc

  • Swedish snap hook 58 mm/11–20 – Zinc Plated

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    Swedish snap hook 58 mm/11–20 – Zinc Plated

    Eye width: 11–20 mm, Number of sizes: 3, Material: steel, Breaking load: up to 170 kg, 10 pcs/pack, Price per pc

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    from 0,972 € / pc

  • Swedish snap hook 65 mm/20–25Q – Zinc Plated

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    Swedish snap hook 65 mm/20–25Q – Zinc Plated

    Eye width: 20–25 mm, Number of sizes: 3, Material: steel, Breaking load: up to 300 kg, 10 pcs/pack, Price per pc

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    from 1,012 € / pc

  • Steel Fire Brigade Snap Hook 40 mm–14 cm, zinc plated

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    Steel Fire Brigade Snap Hook 40 mm–14 cm, zinc plated

    Length: 40 mm–14 cm, Number of sizes: 9, Material: steel, Breaking load: up to 500 kg, 10 pcs/pack, Price per pc

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    from 0,143 € / pc

  • Cam Buckle – Zinc Plated

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    Cam Buckle – Zinc Plated

    Inner width: 20, 25, 40 mm, Material: zinc die casting, 10 pcs/pack, Price per pc

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    from 0,537 € / pc

  • Steel Rope Clamp – Zinc Plated

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    Steel Rope Clamp – Zinc Plated

    Coated zinc plated steel rope clamp is an ideal choice for joining 4–16 mm thick rope.

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    from 0,179 € / pc

  • Punch bag chains, 4-strand

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    Punch bag chains, 4-strand

    Length: 42 cm, Material: steel, Price per pc

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    4,98 € / pc

  • Punch bag chains, 6-strand

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    Punch bag chains, 6-strand

    Length: 42 cm, Material: steel, Price per pc

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    4,54 € / pc 5,68 €

  • Yard chain

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    Yard chain

    Length: 1.5–4 m, Number of sizes: 4, Material: steel, 5–10 pcs/pack, Price per pc

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    from 3,04 € / pc

  • Twisted chain, short link

    Twisted chain, short link

    Length: 30 m, Number of sizes: 3, Material: steel, Price per pc

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    from 17,91 € / pc

  • chain long link

    chain long link

    Length: 30 m, Number of sizes: 3, Material: steel, Price per pc

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    from 14,32 € / pc

  • Quick Link

    New Nickel Tested

    Quick Link

    Length: 32–60 mm, Number of sizes: 4, Material: steel, 10 pcs/pack, Price per pc

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    from 0,194 € / pc

How zinc plating is made

An electroplated layer of zinc on steel. Zinc is a "sacrificial" coating: it protects even small scratches by corroding more readily than the steel beneath it.

What it gives the product

A matte silver tone and solid protection for outdoor use. No nickel.

When to choose it and when not to

Work hardware, Swedish-style snap hooks, technical parts. It isn't decorative. For show pieces, choose nickel or chrome instead. In permanent damp a white bloom may appear (the zinc is doing its job), but it doesn't affect function.

How it ages

It gradually greys and dulls; its protective role continues afterwards too.

What it pairs with

Work and outdoor products, where function comes first.

  • Look

    Matte silver

    Satin or subdued silver tone with little reflection. Minor scratches and fingerprints are less noticeable than on a highly polished surface.

  • Abrasion resistance

    Low

    Thin decorative coating that gradually wears through with regular wear and friction. Wear appears first where a buckle or snap contacts the strap, ring or fur.

  • Corrosion protection

    Outdoor exposure

    Protects the underlying material during typical outdoor exposure to rain, dew and occasional wetting. It may not be sufficient for permanently wet environments.

  • Nickel

    No

    The finish contains no nickel in any layer. When making products for sensitive skin, also check the base material and every other component that touches the wearer.

Damp conditions Occasional rain Tolerates occasional contact with rain, wet grass or damp hands. Regular soaking accelerates visible wear, so dry the surface after it becomes wet.
Aging Gradually dulls Gradually loses some of its original gloss and may change tone slightly. This is a visual change and does not by itself affect the function of the part.
Process Galvanic Metal layer applied by electric current in a bath. An even, thin and well-adhered coating: the most widespread method for surface finishing of metal parts.