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Thermal Diffusion Coating

Thermal diffusion coating is a zinc-based finishing process in which zinc is diffused into the surface of steel components at elevated temperature, forming a uniform zinc-iron alloy layer that becomes part of the component itself. Because the coating is formed rather than sprayed, it delivers even coverage on complex geometries — including threads, recesses and internal surfaces — with excellent corrosion and abrasion resistance, and provides an outstanding adhesion base for a powder coating or electrocoating topcoat. Thermal diffusion coating is available through our Michigan facilities.

  • Uniform, sacrificial zinc-alloy protection — even on complex geometry
  • Excellent corrosion and abrasion resistance
  • Superior adhesion base for powder and e-coat topcoats
  • Well suited to fasteners, stampings and hardware

Thermal Diffusion Coating FAQs

What is thermal diffusion coating?

A zinc-based finishing process in which zinc is diffused into the surface of steel components at elevated temperature, forming a uniform zinc-iron alloy layer that becomes part of the component itself.

How does it compare to sprayed or dipped coatings?

Because the coating is formed rather than sprayed, it delivers even coverage on complex geometries — including threads, recesses and internal surfaces — with excellent corrosion and abrasion resistance.

Can thermal diffusion coated parts be topcoated?

Yes — the zinc-iron alloy layer provides an outstanding adhesion base for a powder topcoat when additional protection or color is required.