The Process
Since 1993, Distek has been at the forefront of innovation in coating technology, pioneering the revolutionary Distek™️ (also known as Armorgalv®) Thermal-Diffusion Zinc (TDZ) coating process. Building upon the rich legacy of zinc thermal diffusion galvanizing processes, Distek’s proprietary coating technology revolutionizes surface treatment for steel products in the 21st century.
At the core of Distek™️ (Armorgalv®) TDZ technology lies a groundbreaking saturating mixture with unparalleled properties protected by global patents. Our process entails meticulously blending metal components with patented dry alloyed zinc powder, followed by controlled dry heating within sealed containers at temperatures ranging from 320°C to 470°C.
Through this meticulously crafted process, dry alloyed zinc powder diffuses onto the surface of metal parts, resulting in an exceptionally resilient and corrosion-resistant coating.
In addition to our cutting-edge coating process, Distek introduces a second major innovation: the passivation (finishing) stage. Our patented chromate-free solutions enhance corrosion resistance and impart a durable, smooth finish to treated surfaces. These characteristics seamlessly complement various finishing coverings and paints.
The advanced software developed exclusively for operating Distek coating lines complements our technical superiority. Distek proprietary software, equipped with comprehensive data on product types processed through the Distek system, ensures precision, quality, and compliance with all requirements. Designed for user-friendliness, the software streamlines line management and control, enabling operators to effortlessly input part details—type, quantity, desired coating thickness—and automatically receive instructions for powder quantity, time, and oven temperature adjustments.
Experience the pinnacle of coating technology with Distek™️ (Armorgalv®), where innovation meets reliability, setting new standards in surface treatment excellence.
The Distek™️ (ArmorGalv®) technology provides a high-quality coating with predictable results and improved processing and economics. The entire process is environmentally friendly, which won the US Environmental Protection Agency Pollution Prevention (MVP2) award.
Distek Process
In this video, you can see a visualization of the operational process of the Distek thermal diffusion coating process.
Standards
The coating conforms to the following standards:
- ASTM A 1059A/ 1059M – 08
- BS-EN 17668:2016
- ISO 17668
- EN 13811
- EN 1317
- Israeli standard 4271
- Russian standard GOST R 9.316-2006
Trademarks
The process has registered under the following trademarks:
- The trademark “Distek” was registered at 2000
- In BENELUX countries, the process registered as a trademark “Victocor”
- In the USA the process is registered under the trademark
- In Russia the process registered as trademarks “ДИСТЕК” & “ВИКТОКОР”
Patents
International patents defend the process, some types of equipment, passivation materials, and saturating mixture.
You can find more technical materials and information about our process and technology in the 
website.
Common questions
The Distek process is applicable to all types of steel.
It is a complex physical and chemical process. At high temperatures, zinc atoms disperse into the steel crystal lattice and combine with iron atoms. As a result, we get a reliable zinc-iron compound solution.
No. Carburization is also a diffusion process, and all bonds in the crystal lattice are already sealed, which prevents our process work.
Yes. Provided the desired coating thickness is the same in all items.