榴莲官网进入

Functional Coatings

Enhancing Performance and Longevity 

Phosphate coatings play a critical role in optimizing performance, durability, and protection across various applications. Whether you're starting a functional coating process, transitioning in-house, or using phosphate coatings to protect equipment, understanding the specifics of zinc and manganese phosphates is key. Our experts understand the essential aspects of phosphate coating—from best practices and operational controls to alternative options—so you can achieve the most effective, consistent results.

 
Speak to an expert

Enhance Your Phosphate Coating Process

Phosphate coatings are more than just chemistry—they’re precision processes where each step impacts final performance. Tailoring parameters to specific application needs enhances adhesion, corrosion resistance, and mechanical protection. Ready to refine your approach? Request a tech consult or tune in to our podcast for deeper insights.

Application for Quality and Durability

Effective phosphate coatings rely on precision and control. Key factors such as temperature, iron concentration, and acid balance work together to ensure each coating meets specific quality and performance standards for durability and adhesion.

Maintenance and Operational Control

Proper maintenance of the phosphate bath—including control over temperature, iron levels, acid ratios, and routine cleaning—is essential to keep the process efficient, consistent, and productive with minimal downtime.

Iron Phosphate as a Streamlined Alternative

Iron phosphate coatings offer a lower-maintenance solution focused on robust adhesion. This approach requires fewer parameters, eliminates heavy metals, reduces energy use, and supports operational safety while achieving corrosion-resistant results.

TCJ Zinc Phosphates

Our line of “heavy” zinc phosphates designed to provide the ultimate performance in corrosion protection for Phos & Oil and Dip Spin 榴莲官网进入.

  • Low Temperature Operation: As low as 140°F
  • Nickel Free
  • Ultra Low Sludging: Up to 75% less than traditional heavy zinc phosphates
  • Versatile: Coating Weight Ranges from 500 mg/ft2 to > 2000 mg/ft2
  • Performance: Meets automotive & military specifications

Micron MC Phosphates

A family of microcrystalline zinc phosphates designed for cold forming, extruding, tube drawing and wire processing applications.

  • Durable: withstands the most severe deformation and drawing jobs
  • Grain Structure: provides a dense, uniform, tight micro crystalline grain that is an ideal carrier for subsequent coatings of soap lube or poly lube polymer coatings
  • Available with Nickel or Nickel Free formulations

Micron MP Phosphates

A microcrystalline family of zinc phosphates used to improve adhesion and salt spray performance of paints and coatings. Industries that use this product: automotive, military, appliance, furniture & general industry.

  • Lower Temperature Operation
  • Reduced Sludging and Waste
  • Multi-metal capabilities: Ferrous, Zinc Galvanize, Aluminum
  • Uniform tight grain crystals: 2-10 micron
  • Immersion & spray 榴莲官网进入
  • Maximum adhesion & corrosion resistance

Lube Coat MG

Manganese phosphate products used for wear resistance and break-in applications. Provides a dense durable crystal structure to absorb subsequent lubricating oils to prevent galling and seizing. Meets automotive and military specifications.

  • MIL-DTL-16232 Type M
  • Available in a wide range of coating weights and thicknesses
  • Optional use of Toner MG to refine the crystal morphology
  • High resistance to iron associated problems
  • Reduces friction and wear.
  • Available with Nickel, or Nickel Free

Looking for More Conversion Coating Alternatives? 

Our iron phosphate and zirconium conversion coating processes can help improve your environmental impact without compromising performance. 

See pre-treatment options

Hero Products

Mi-Phos Z-1500

Nickel-free, low sludging product designed for high capacity lines to produce a uniform, absorbant, heavy zinc phosphate coating.

Learn more

Mi-Phos M 5

Versatile, easy-to-use manganese phosphate product to produce variety of desired coatings for corrosion resistance and anti-galling properties.

Learn more

Micron RB-050

Calcium-modified product designed to produce micro-crystalline coating with uniform crystal morphologies and complete coverage.

Learn more

Zinc and Manganese Phosphates

Product Purpose Metals Nickel Operating Temp Make-Up Coating Weight
Mi-Phos Z-1500 Low Sludge, High Volume Zn, Fe None 160-180°F 3-5% 1500-2500 mg/ft2
Mi-Phos Z-2 Military & Firearms Zn, Fe Yes 180-200°F 3-4% 1400-1600 mg/ft2
TCJ 100 Lo-Temp Low Temp, High Coating Weights Zn, Fe None 140-190°F 5% 2000+ mg/ft2
Micron MC-950 Cold Forming Zn, Fe None 175-190°F 7% 600-1200 mg/ft2
Micron RB-050 Calcium-Modified, Rubber Bonding Zn, Fe Yes 170-190°F 4-6% 150-600 mg/ft2
Mi-Phos M 5 Manganese Phosphate Mn, Fe Yes 195-205°F 10% 600-2000 mg/ft2

Our Metal Finishing Experts at your Fingertips — or Tank-Side

Take the first step toward the right functional coating. Schedule your consultation today.