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Phosphating

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Phosphating is a key pretreatment procedure. Its core functions are to improve the adhesion of subsequent coatings, enhance corrosion resistance and optimize the surface microstructure. The phosphating film is a chemical conversion film (non-electroplated layer) with a typical thickness of 0.5–5μm and gray/blue-green appearance. It has no decorative effect and is only used for functional substrate protection

1. Process Flow Chart

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2. Process Video

3. Process Details

1. Tank Solution Preparation

1. Tank Solution Preparation

Dilute the phosphating agent with water at a ratio of 1:20, temperature: 25–40℃ (normal & low temperature phosphating system).

2. Core Phosphating Operation

2. Core Phosphating Operation

Small zinc alloy parts are uniformly treated by immersion method, suitable for workpieces with complex structures, small holes and gaps. 1.Load the workpieces into dedicated plastic hanging baskets or stainless steel hangers, and fully immerse them in the phosphating tank solution to ensure full contact of all surfaces with the solution; 2.Soak at constant temperature for 20–60 seconds, and lift the workpiece gently 2–3 times during the process to discharge trapped air bubbles in gaps and blind holes and prevent missing phosphating; 3.Take out the workpiece stably after soaking, and check that a uniform and delicate gray phosphate conversion film is formed on the surface.

3. Post-phosphating Treatment

3. Post-phosphating Treatment

Rinse the workpieces with running clean water to completely remove residual phosphating solution on the surface.

4. Remove Surface Moisture

4. Remove Surface Moisture

Place the workpieces into the machine to thoroughly remove surface moisture. High-temperature baking is strictly prohibited, as it may cause coating cracking and substrate deformation.

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Workshop Planning Data

Phosphating — Data Zinc Alloy Finishing Managers Need

Zinc phosphating builds a micro-crystalline conversion layer that doubles paint and e-coat adhesion and delivers 72-120 h neutral salt spray on zinc alloy hardware before painting.

240 m²Workshop Area
8 peopleTeam Size
92 kWInstalled Power
400-700k pcs/dayDaily Output (10 h)

Quality Inspection & Control

Check itemMethodAcceptance standard
Coating weightWeigh difference (0.1 mg)1.5-3.0 g/m² for paint base
Crystal sizeSEM / microscopeFine, uniform crystals 3-10 μm
Salt spray (before paint)NSS chamber≥ 72-120 h no red rust
AdhesionCross-cut + tape pullRating 0-1 (ISO 2409)
Bath parametersTitration / pH meterFA 0.8-1.5 pt, TA 18-25 pt, pH 2.0-3.0
Sludge & bath lifeVisual + filter checkSludge settled; bath replaced per schedule

Workshop Layout & Floor Area

ZoneArea
Phosphating tank line100 m²
Rinse stages + DI45 m²
Chemical storage / dosing30 m²
QA lab25 m²
Utility & locker40 m²
Total workshop240 m²

Manpower & Shift Plan

RoleHeadcount
Line operators4
Chemical technician1
QC inspectors2
Supervisor / maintenance1
Total (2 shifts × 10 h)8

Power & Utility Demand

EquipmentDemand
Bath heating (60-75 °C)38 kW
Pumps & dosing pumps10 kW
Exhaust system8 kW
DI water plant9 kW
Air compressor11 kW
Dryer + lighting16 kW
Installed total92 kW
Typical running load≈ 72 kW

Production Flow Chart

DegreaseAlkaline degrease 60 °C, 5 min
Rinse2-stage counter-flow rinse
Acid Activation1-2% acid, 30-60 s
PhosphatingZinc phosphate 40-50 °C, 8-12 min
Final Rinse + DIDI rinse < 30 μS/cm
Dry & QCDry 80-110 °C, check coating weight

Daily Capacity — 10-Hour Operating Day

ParameterValue
Cycle time30-45 min
Load per batch60-100 kg
Batches per 10 h day12-16
Daily output400,000-700,000 pcs
Monthly output (26 days)10-18 million pcs

Output Value Estimate

ParameterValue
Processing fee per pieceUSD 0.002-0.005
Daily output value (10 h)USD 1,000-2,200
Monthly output valueUSD 26,000-57,000
Annual output valueUSD 310,000-680,000

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