📍 Available at: Rowlett, TX (Dallas–Fort Worth) only
Because we run plating, phosphating, and painting under one roof, Gleco can phosphate a part and top it with paint, powder, CARC, or dry film lubricant without shipping it out — shortening lead time and single-sourcing accountability.
Zinc Phosphate Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
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| Primary Specification | MIL-DTL-16232 Type Z (zinc phosphate) |
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| Classes | Supplied with or without supplementary oil, wax, or paint sealers per your callout |
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| Base Materials | Carbon and low-alloy steel, iron, and cast iron |
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| Common Uses | Paint/powder base · rust prevention · cold-forming lubricity · break-in surface |
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| Maximum Part Size | Up to 750 lbs |
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| Locations | Rowlett, TX & McAllen, TX |
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| Certifications | AS9100D · ISO 9001:2015 · ITAR Registered |
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Common Applications
What Is Zinc Phosphate Coating?
Zinc phosphate is a conversion coating: the steel surface is chemically converted into a tightly bonded crystalline zinc phosphate layer rather than having a metal deposited on top of it. That crystalline structure dramatically increases surface area, which is why it is one of the best paint and powder bases available and why it holds preservative oils so well.
MIL-DTL-16232 Type Z is the military specification for zinc phosphate coatings. Depending on the class called out, the coating is left bare as a paint base or sealed with a supplementary oil, wax, or lubricant for corrosion resistance and reduced friction.
Why Choose Gleco for Zinc Phosphate
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MIL-DTL-16232 Type Z?
It is the military specification for zinc phosphate conversion coatings on steel. Type Z designates the zinc phosphate coating, which is used as a paint base, a rust-preventive surface when sealed with oil or wax, and a lubricant base for forming.
What is zinc phosphate used for?
Most often as a corrosion-resistant base coat under paint or powder, as a rust-prevention treatment sealed with oil, and to add lubricity to threaded fasteners and cold-formed parts.
Does zinc phosphate prevent rust?
Zinc phosphate on its own provides mild corrosion resistance; sealed with a supplementary oil or wax, or topcoated with paint or powder, it delivers strong rust protection. We apply the sealer or topcoat in-house.
What materials can be zinc phosphate coated?
Zinc phosphate is applied to carbon and low-alloy steel, iron, and cast iron. For stainless and aluminum we recommend passivation or chem film respectively — both offered here.
Can you paint or apply dry film lube over the phosphate?
Yes. Gleco runs phosphating alongside our paint, powder, CARC, and MIL-PRF-46010 dry film lube lines, so a phosphated part can be topcoated in the same facility.
How fast is turnaround?
Our shop-wide average turnaround is 4.2 days with 90%+ on-time delivery. Ask about expedite options when you request a quote.
Request a quote: Call
(972) 475-4300 or
submit an RFQ. AS9100D & ISO 9001:2015 certified. ITAR Registered.
