Zinc Flake Coatings: Key Takeaways from the Rudrapur Technical Exhibition

Introduction
About the Rudrapur Technical Exhibition
Purpose of Showcasing Zinc Flake Coatings
Making Zinc Flake Coatings Experience-Driven
Key Highlights from the Exhibition
Technical Strengths of Zinc Flake Coatings
Learnings from Customer Interactions
Why Regional Technical Exhibitions Matter
Conclusion: Accelerating Adoption of Zinc Flake Coatings

Introduction

Zinc Flake Coatings are increasingly becoming the preferred corrosion protection solution for OEMs and Tier-1 manufacturers. This shift was clearly visible at the Rudrapur Technical Exhibition, where surface treatment and coating technologies were at the center of technical discussions.

The exhibition served as a powerful platform to demonstrate why zinc flake coatings outperform conventional zinc plating—both in performance and sustainability.

About the Rudrapur Technical Exhibition

The Technical Exhibition at Rudrapur brought together professionals from across the TATA Motors supply chain, including:

Tata Motors employees
Tier-1 manufacturers
Component and fastener suppliers

The event focused on advanced surface treatment and coating technologies, with strong attention on solutions that meet modern OEM performance and environmental requirements.

Purpose of Showcasing Zinc Flake Coatings

The primary objective of participating in the Rudrapur exhibition was to create awareness about zinc flake coatings and clearly communicate their advantages over traditional electroplating methods.

While many customers have heard of zinc flake coatings, understanding their real-world performance benefits often requires more than brochures or datasheets.

Making Zinc Flake Coatings Experience-Driven

To simplify complex coating technology and build confidence, the Aum Dacro team adopted an experience-driven approach, including:

Live testing equipment demonstrations explaining key quality and performance tests at different stages of the coating journey
Coating journey samples, allowing visitors to visually compare performance differences across stages
VR-based process visualization, helping visitors understand what happens inside the zinc flake coating process at a microscopic level

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Alt text: Zinc flake coatings testing and coating journey samples at technical exhibition

This hands-on engagement helped bridge the gap between theory and real application.

Key Highlights from the Exhibition

During the exhibition, the team engaged with multiple Tier-1 manufacturers supplying to Tata Motors. There was strong interest in zinc flake coatings, particularly in areas such as:

Improved corrosion resistance and higher Salt Spray Test (SST) life
Better friction control and torque consistency
Environmentally compliant, chromium-free coating solutions

A clear trend emerged—customers are actively evaluating a shift from conventional zinc plating to zinc flake coatings, driven by OEM approvals and long-term performance benefits.

Technical Strengths of Zinc Flake Coatings

The exhibition provided an excellent opportunity to explain the technical advantages of zinc flake coatings, including:

Hydrogen Embrittlement–Free Process

Zinc flake coatings eliminate hydrogen embrittlement risk, making them ideal for high-strength fasteners used in automotive and critical applications.

Superior SST Performance at Lower Thickness

Zinc flake coatings deliver excellent salt spray resistance even at lower coating thickness, improving efficiency without compromising protection.

Suitability for Critical Fasteners

These coatings meet stringent OEM and application-specific requirements, making them suitable for safety-critical components.

For industry standards on corrosion testing, refer to ASTM International corrosion testing guidelines (external reference).

Learnings from Customer Interactions

Key observations from the exhibition included:

Many customers are aware of zinc flake coatings but gain clarity through live demonstrations and visual explanations
Hands-on testing and VR visualization significantly improve customer confidence and technical understanding
OEM-driven approvals are accelerating the transition from electroplating to zinc flake coatings

These interactions reinforced the importance of transparent, technology-led communication.

Why Regional Technical Exhibitions Matter

Regional technical exhibitions like Rudrapur play a crucial role in:

Awareness creation
Relationship building
Early-stage technical discussions

They allow manufacturers to evaluate advanced technologies like zinc flake coatings before full-scale implementation.

Conclusion: Accelerating Adoption of Zinc Flake Coatings

The Rudrapur Technical Exhibition successfully achieved its objective of educating customers and showcasing the real capabilities of zinc flake coatings. It reinforced that experiential engagement—through testing, samples, and VR—is key to driving adoption of advanced coating solutions.

As OEM expectations evolve, zinc flake coatings are clearly emerging as a future-ready solution for corrosion protection, performance reliability, and environmental compliance.

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