Xylan® Zinc-Flake

Silver nuts and bolts

PPG's XYLAN® Zinc-Flake is an Inorganic, zinc-rich coating, that provides corrosion resistance and lubricity on fastener systems. 

Offering good corrosion and chemical resistance, it can be used as a standalone coating or as a primer under various Xylan topcoats to maximize corrosion performance. Xylan zinc-flake provides low-friction as a single coat and when combined with a Xylan low-friction topcoat.

Man inspecting metal studs

Benefits

  • Increased load certainty and scatter reduction 
  • Protection in multiple environments 
  • Extends the life of components in harsh environments 
  • Compatible with many industrial fluids and chemicals 
  • Can be combined with other Xylan grades 
  • Reduces the need for increased thread coating  clearance allowances 

Typical uses

  • Studs 
  • Bolts 
  • Nuts 
  • Washers 
Nut being tightened by a silver wrench

Documents

Specs, Data Sheets and More

Xylan Zinc-Flake product sheet