Manganese Phosphate

Manganese Phosphate coating

Manganese phosphate coatings are applied to ferrous substrates to prevent galling and to improve break-in. Manganese phosphate coatings, unlike zinc phosphate coatings, also provide continued wear protection after initial break-in. The coating is formed via immersion in a dilute phosphoric acid solution and is dark grey in appearance, but almost all such coatings receive a subsequent application of oil which turns the surface deep black. In applications such as firearms, the coating resists scuffing and allows for oil application and reapplication. The standard measurement method for manganese phosphate coatings is by coating weight, and Chem Processing, Inc. applies weights from ranging from 5-32 g/m2, as determined by customer specification. By itself, the manganese phosphate coating offers some corrosion protection—the heavier the coating weight the higher the degree of protection—but this protection is significantly enhanced by the application of an oil, lacquer or wax. Manganese phosphate also goes by the trade name Parco Lubrite, is sometimes called parkerizing in reference to finishing on firearms, or may be called phosphatizing. Chem Processing, Inc. is one of a select number of metal finishing facilities offering the 16232 Type M, Class 4 manganese phosphate coating.

Chem Processing Inc. Manganese Phosphate Capabilities:

• Coating weights range of 5 to 32 g/m2
• Military certifications
• Blasting and phosphate coating performed at a single facility per MIL 16232G Sec. 3.2
• Type M, Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 & Class 4 capabilities
• Available masking for selective coating application
• Salt Spray Corrosion Test per ASTM B-117
• Bulk or rack processing

Applicable Specifications:

Common Applications of Manganese Phosphate Coatings:

• Oil & Gas Industry: couplings, fittings, oil rig components
• Firearms & Ordinance: we can certify to Parkerizing™ specifications) Due to its ability to hold oil and receive reapplication
• Aerospace: actuator components, fastening systems
• Gears & Bearings: break-in and lubricity
• Marine Equipment: break-in of engine components.

Chem Processing Inc. offers manganese phosphate coating services to Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, the Midwest and beyond. CPI is strategically located by highway routes to Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, St. Louis, and Minneapolis. The CPI facility is minutes from Rockford Chicago International Airport, a major Midwestern air freight hub, enabling efficient door-to-door delivery across the United States or across the globe.