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Our High Quality Plating Production

Development of our on-site plating facility began in 2020 with the acquisition of a purpose-built facility directly adjacent to Turnspeed's manufacturing headquarters. Since then, more than £2 million has been invested in equipment, scale-up, and environmental control systems, resulting in a facility that operates to the standard expected by the most demanding sectors in our client base.

Our automated, computer-controlled barrel plating line performs high-volume zinc plating across three specifications:

Zinc Clear: Standard electroplated zinc with a bright, clear chromate passivation. The most commonly specified finish for general engineering and automotive fasteners and components is a clean appearance, reliable corrosion protection, and durability.

Zinc Nickel: A zinc-nickel alloy electroplates offering significantly superior corrosion resistance compared to standard zinc. Increasingly specified by OEMs and Tier 1 automotive suppliers where extended salt spray performance is required, and IATF 16949 compliance is relevant.

Zinc Yellow (Iridescent): Zinc plating with an iridescent yellow chromate passivation. Provides additional corrosion protection and is commonly specified for hydraulic fittings, industrial fasteners, and components in demanding outdoor or wet-environment applications.

Quality control on every plated batch is performed using our in-house Fischerscope X-Ray coating thickness measurement system, a non-destructive technology that provides accurate, repeatable, and fully traceable coating thickness data on every part processed.

Our chemical management and wastewater treatment infrastructure meet current environmental regulations, and our facility operates a rigorous environmental compliance programme.