Materials & Finishes

Standard SAE and Metric style Zero-Leak Gold Plugs are available in three material choices to meet most pressure rating, application and environment requirements. Other machinable materials may be produced upon request.

Material: Mild Steel (12L14)

mild steel plugs with yellow zinc finishUsed in the Zero-Leak Gold Plug standard SAE and Metric Socket or Hex Head product line and represents the material of choice for most plug applications. The standard plating is zinc and is available in either gold or clear.

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Finishes for Mild Steel

mild steel plugs with yellow zinc finishZinc Yellow*
ASTM B633, FE/ZN 9, Type VI = Zinc .00035”
Minimum Thickness, Trivalent Yellow

mild steel plugs with clear zinc finishZinc Clear*
ASTM B633, FE/ZN 9, Type V = Zinc .00035”
Minimum Thickness, Trivalent Clear

Stainless Steel (316 Series)

stainless steel zero-leak plugsStainless Steel SAE and Metric socket or hex head ZLGP are stock or may be produced. All Stainless Steel ZLGP are passivated.

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Finishes for Stainless Steel

stainless steel plug plating finishStainless Steel
All Zero-Leak Gold Stainless Steel Plugs are Passivated

Aluminum (6000 Series)

aluminum zero-leak plugsAluminum SAE and Metric style socket or hex head ZLGP are stock or may be produced. The standard Aluminum ZLGP are gold anodized. Clear, black and red are available by special order.

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Finishes for Aluminum

stainless steel plugs with gold anodized platingGold Anodize
Anodize and dye Gold per MIL-A-8625F,
TYPE II, CLASS 2

Other Colors

Other finish options may be available for specific Zero-Leak Gold plug applications. Contact us to learn more.

*Zinc and anodized finish colors may be inconsistent.

EPCO certifies that no hazardous materials are used in the cleaning, pre-treating, coating, finishing and sealing for these substrates (Mild Steel, Steel, Stainless Steel and Aluminum).