Zinc alloy (Zamak). Aligarh, Rajkot and Jamnagar.
Zinc alloy, usually Zamak, is bought from India as die-cast locks, handles, hardware, buckles and fashion jewellery bases. Aligarh is the main centre for zinc die-cast locks and hardware, with Rajkot, Jamnagar, Mumbai and Moradabad also active.
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What to specify.
Grades Indian suppliers quote most often, and the process families that shape this material.
Common grades
- Zamak 3 (ZP3)
- Zamak 5 (ZP5)
- Zamak 2
- ZA-8
- ZA-12
Processes
5 clusters working zinc alloy (zamak).
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Products made from it.
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What to ask for in the RFQ and check when goods arrive.
- Zamak parts need plating or coating, so specify the finish and a salt-spray hour target.
- Check first articles for porosity and blistering after plating.
- For jewellery and children's products, test for lead and cadmium.
Straight answers.
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[email protected]What is Zamak?
Zamak is a family of zinc alloys with aluminium, magnesium and copper, used for precise, low-cost die castings.
Is zinc alloy as strong as brass?
Zinc alloy is softer and weaker than brass, but it is cheaper and casts finer detail. It suits handles, knobs and decorative parts rather than pressure parts.
Where is zinc die casting done in India?
Aligarh is the best-known cluster for zinc die-cast locks and hardware. Rajkot, Jamnagar and Mumbai also have die casting units.
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