Zinc Plating for Data Center Infrastructure
Data center projects move fast. Manufacturers serving this market face large orders, tight production schedules and zero tolerance for delays.
Gatto is structured to keep your parts moving efficiently. We provide consistent turnaround and dependable quality for components such as basket tray, ladder rack, Unistrut, threaded rod and support hardware.
How We Keep Your Datacenter Components Organized and On Schedule
When you send a truckload of parts to Gatto, it moves.
Easy Access. Fast Unloading.
Our Chicago facility is designed for efficiency. Trucks pull directly into our off-street shipping yard, where a full handling team is ready to unload. With 10 interior docks, carriers move in and out quickly, no crowded streets or waiting for a bay to open.
From the moment material arrives, your order is in motion.
Organized Flow Inside Our Facility
Once unloaded, parts are staged in clearly marked zones and tagged by customer, order, and destination. Whether it’s a single truckload for one client or mixed orders headed to multiple distributors, parts are organized to eliminate confusion.
27 Foot Tanks for Large Parts
Our large- scale zinc plating tanks handle long, high volume orders with ease. Even full truckloads move through quickly without the “barely fits” slowdowns that other platers face.
King Kong Rack Zinc Plating Line
Our King Kong Rack Zinc Plating Line handles parts up to 27 feet. Ideal for long lengths of cable tray, Unistrut, wire basket and cable management sections.
Multiple Rack and Barrel Plating Lines
Multiple Rack and Barrel Plating Lines run simultaneously, keeping all part types moving consistently.
Daily Bath Monitoring
Daily Bath Monitoring ensures chemistry stays balanced and finishes remain consistent across production runs.
Direct Shipping – Even to Multiple Distributors
After plating, each order is packaged, bundled, labeled, or tagged according to your requirements.
We can separate and bundle parts by:
- Quantity
- Manufacturing Lot
- Heat Number
We can help reduce transportation costs by shipping finished parts directly to your customer, so your product moves faster and keeps their inventory stocked.
Central U.S. Location to Reach Your Customers Faster
Our Chicago facility is within a one-day drive of roughly 65% of U.S. manufacturers. That means shorter freight routes, lower costs, and faster delivery to your customers.
Every detail of our process is designed to make plating organized, efficient, and effortless for you.
Zinc & Zinc Nickel Coating Performance for Datacenter Hardware
Our zinc and zinc-nickel coatings form a durable barrier that defends steel against corrosion and surface wear, helping parts maintain strength over time.
- Trivalent Zinc and Zinc Nickel Finishes are RoHS-compliant and well-suited for the controlled environments of data centers.
- Durable Protection that provides corrosion resistance without introducing conductive or magnetic interference.
- Protects Base Metal from Rust that can impact sensitive electrical environments.
Verified Process Control
For customers requiring certified performance, we plate to many manufacturer standards like ASTM B633, ASTM B841 and verify coating thickness with in-process checks and final inspection. Certifications are available with every order upon request.
- Bath Chemistry Is Monitored Daily to maintain consistent coating characteristics.
- Hydrogen-Embrittlement Relief Baking Is Available for high-strength or load-bearing components.
Plating Consistency You Can Count On
While electroplated finishes aren’t perfectly uniform, our controlled process, daily bath analysis, and careful handling help deliver some of the most visually consistent results in the industry.
Our goal is to make sending parts out for plating easy, as if the work were done in your own facility.
Located in Chicago, we reach 65% of the U.S. in a day, lowering freight costs, reducing lead times, and enabling direct shipping to your customer.
With 210,000 sq. ft., we process full truckload orders efficiently, keeping parts organized and on schedule with dedicated staging, processing, and tracking.
Flaking, bleed-out, poor adhesion, we catch plating issues early before they turn into costly problems.
From fast quotes to clear answers, we simplify the plating process so you can focus on the rest of your project.
Contact Our Plating Experts
Whether you know exactly what you need or just need to talk it through, we’re here to help with quick turnaround times and expert guidance.