Modern Plating
Coatings & Finishes
204 Ring Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
270.769.2088
Modern Plating
Corporation
701 S. Hancock
Freeport, IL 61032
815.235.3111
Modern Plating has been certified by MacDermid, a world-wide specialty chemical company, as a certified applicator of their ZinKlad zinc, zinc-iron and zinc-nickel coatings.
Certified ZinKlad Applicator
MacDermid demands that a certified applicator adhere to rigorous standards in order to insure the integrity of the ZinKlad chemistry. Modern Plating has upgraded both its systems and equipment in order to meet these standards. In addition, MacDermid conducts regular compliance audits to insure continued
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High performance zinc plate and trivalent passivate.

ZinKlad 96 is a unique, hexavalent chromium-free coating system that will meet today’s industry demands for high performance surface treatments. It combines a homogenous metallic zinc deposit of 8 microns minimum thickness, with a high build iridescent passivate. The unique properties of ZinKlad 96 consistently meet minimum performance demands without the use of topcoats or sealers.
High performance zinc plate, trivalent passivate and topcoat


ZinKlad 250 is a unique, hexavalent chromium-free coating system that will meet today’s industry demands for high performance surface treatments. It combines a homogenous metallic zinc deposit of 8 microns minimum thickness, with a high build iridescent passivate and clear topcoat. The unique properties of ZinKlad 250 consistently meet minimum performance demands for corrosion and torque modification.
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High performance zinc-iron electroplate, trivalent passivate and topcoat.


ZinKlad 500 is a unique, hexavalent chromium-free coating system that will meet today’s industry demands for high performance surface treatments. It combines a metallic zinc-iron deposit of 8 microns minimum thickness, with a high build iridescent passivate and clear topcoat. The unique properties of ZinKlad 500 consistently meet minimum performance demands for corrosion and torque modification.
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High performance zinc-nickel plate, trivalent passivate and topcoat.


ZinKlad 1000 is a hexavalent chromium-free coating which combines a zinc-nickel deposit (of 8 microns minimum thickness) with a high build trivalent passivate and clear topcoat. It meets automotive standards for >1000 hours resistance to red rust and has predictable torque tension characteristics.
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High performance zinc-nickel plate, trivalent black passivate and topcoat.

ZinKlad 1000B is a black hexavalent chromium-free coating which combines a zinc-nickel deposit (of 8 microns minimum thickness) with a high build black trivalent passivate and topcoat. It meets automotive standards for >1000 hours resistance to red rust and has predictable torque tension characteristics.
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