ZINCFIX®
Zinc-Alu 60
ZINCFIX® Zinc-Alu 60 is a one-component, solvent-based zinc and aluminium rich primer/topcoat designed for the corrosion protection of steel and hot-dip galvanized surfaces. Containing 60% zinc/aluminium in the dry film, it forms a strongly adherent protective coating for use in corrosive industrial environments.
Its bright grey metallic finish is designed to blend with newly galvanized steel, making it particularly suitable for galvanized steel repair and maintenance. Easy to apply by brush, spray or aerosol, ZINCFIX® Zinc-Alu 60 combines anti-corrosive protection with weather resistance and UV stability in a convenient single-component system.
Performance Characteristics
- Zinc and aluminium rich protection
Contains 60% zinc/aluminium in the dry film for corrosion protection of steel and galvanized surfaces. - One-component formulation
No hardener or activator is required, simplifying preparation and application. - Primer/topcoat functionality
Can function as a zinc-rich protective primer or coating in suitable environments. - Direct-to-metal application
Designed to be applied directly to correctly prepared metal and hot-dip galvanized substrates. - Galvanizing repair
Particularly suitable for repairing areas where galvanized steel has been cut, welded or mechanically damaged. - Bright metallic appearance
The bright grey metallic finish helps repaired areas blend with newly galvanized steel. - Rust-creep protection
Helps prevent corrosion from spreading beneath the coating at areas of damage. - Strong adhesion
Adheres well to correctly abraded steel and galvanizing. - Weather resistant
Suitable for interior and exterior applications. - UV stable
Provides improved appearance retention during exterior exposure. - Overcoatable
Can be overcoated with a range of compatible topcoats where additional protection or a different finish is required. - Fast drying
Touch dry in approximately 10 minutes at 25°C. - Brush or spray application
Provides flexibility for workshop, maintenance and field applications. - Aerosol option
Also available as AEROCOAT Zinc-Alu Galv for convenient localized repairs and touch-ups.
Intended Uses
ZINCFIX® Zinc-Alu 60 is designed as a zinc-rich protective primer/coating for steel and hot-dip galvanized surfaces exposed to corrosive environments. It forms an adherent anti-corrosive coating and can be applied at film builds exceeding 100 µm where the specified coating system requires it.
One of its primary applications is the repair and maintenance of galvanized steel. Cutting, drilling, welding, grinding or mechanical damage can remove the original galvanized coating and expose the underlying steel. ZINCFIX® Zinc-Alu 60 can be applied to the correctly prepared repair area to restore corrosion protection.
The bright grey metallic finish also helps repaired areas visually blend with the surrounding galvanizing, providing both protective and aesthetic benefits.
Unlike ZINCFIX® Original, which is a two-component zinc-rich epoxy supplied for localized high-build repairs, ZINCFIX® Zinc-Alu 60 offers the convenience of a single-component brush, spray or aerosol-applied system, making it particularly practical for maintenance and larger repair areas.
Typical Applications:
- Hot-dip galvanized steel
- Galvanizing repairs
- Mild steel
- Structural steel
- Welded galvanized components
- Site-cut galvanized steel
- Mechanically damaged galvanizing
- Galvanized frames and structures
- Steel brackets and supports
- Handrails and balustrades
- Fencing and gates
- Galvanized pipes and fittings
- Transmission and utility structures
- Industrial equipment
- Machinery
- Steel fabrications
- Construction steelwork
- Infrastructure steelwork
- Workshop repairs
- Field maintenance
- Localized corrosion repairs
- Protective maintenance coating
- Touch-up of galvanized components
The aerosol version is particularly convenient for small repairs, difficult-to-access areas and maintenance touch-ups where setting up conventional spray equipment would be impractical.
Technical Information:
- Product Type: Zinc and aluminium rich primer/topcoat
- Technology: One-component, solvent-based
- Primary Use: Corrosion protection of steel and galvanized surfaces
- Zinc/Aluminium Content in Dry Film: 60%
- Colour: Bright grey metallic
- Finish: Smooth
- Density: Approximately 1.25 kg/L
- Volume Solids: 45%
- Typical Wet Film Thickness: 110 µm WFT
- Typical Dry Film Thickness: 50 µm DFT
- Theoretical Coverage: Approximately 9.0 m²/L at 50 µm DFT, before allowance for loss factors
- Application Methods: Brush, spray or aerosol
- Number of Coats – Brush/Spray: 1–2 coats
- Number of Coats – Aerosol: 2–3 coats to achieve the required DFT
- Flash Point: 25°C
- Dry Continuous Temperature Resistance: 65°C
- Touch Dry at 25°C: 10 minutes
- Hard Dry at 25°C: 2 hours
- Full Cure at 25°C: 24 hours
- Minimum Overcoating at 25°C: 4 hours
- Maximum Overcoating at 25°C: 24 hours
- Pot Life: No limitation – single-component product
- Thinner for Brush Application: Not required
- Thinner for Spray Application: Up to 30% Solvent XL
- Cleaner: SA65 Thinner for dry paint and equipment
- Minimum Surface Temperature: 5°C or 3°C above dew point
- Maximum Surface Temperature: 45°C
- Minimum Ambient Temperature: 5°C
- Maximum Ambient Temperature: 45°C
- Maximum Relative Humidity: 85%
- Pack Sizes: 1 L and 5 L tins
- Aerosol Pack Size: 400 ml
- Shelf Life: 12 months at 25°C from date of manufacture, subject to inspection thereafter
- Storage Temperature: 5–35°C
Colours & Finishes
Please Note: Colour swatches and illustrations displayed are only to be used as a guide and can vary from the original.
