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Electrogalvanizing
Classic corrosion protection for steel parts through electrolytic zinc coating. Robust, economical, long-lasting.
MELS · ST. GALLEN · CH
ISO 9001 · ISO 14001
FRITZ KAMM AG · Electroplating · Switzerland
Your partner for
metal finishing
and surface engineering.
Fritz Kamm AG is one of Switzerland's leading electroplating companies. Our guiding principle — quality and on-time delivery — defines every step of the process.
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Finishing processes
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Swiss tradition since
CO₂
emissions reduced
Electrogalvanizing
Zinc-nickel plating
Barrel zinc plating
Zinc-manganese phosphating
Stainless steel pickling
Stainless steel electropolishing
Grinding · Brushing
Black oxide (bluing)
Gold electroplating
Electroless nickel plating
Electrolytic nickel plating
Electrogalvanizing
Zinc-nickel plating
Barrel zinc plating
Zinc-manganese phosphating
Stainless steel pickling
Stainless steel electropolishing
Grinding · Brushing
Black oxide (bluing)
Gold electroplating
Electroless nickel plating
Electrolytic nickel plating
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This week in Mels · 0 new inquiries handled·
Process Finder run 7× to date·
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ISO 9001 · ISO 14001 · low-CO₂ processes·
Location · Mels
Zeughausstrasse 12 · 8887
— About · 01 / 07
A Swiss address
for electroplating.
Fritz Kamm AG is among Switzerland's leading electroplating companies. In Mels we finish parts in steel, stainless steel and non-ferrous metals using eleven proven processes — from electrogalvanizing to stainless-steel electropolishing.
Our guiding principle "quality and on-time delivery" defines everything: every process step, every batch, every shipment. We operate to Swiss Safety Center certified standards (ISO 9001 / ISO 14001) and continuously reduce CO₂ emissions.
We additionally offer technical support, surface-quality inspection, marking and logistics. Our specialists are available to you personally at any time.
11
Finishing processes
1968
in Mels SG · 55+ years
100%
Swiss Quality
ISO
9001 & 14001
— Processes · 02 / 07
Eleven processes.
One standard.
From classic electrogalvanizing to stainless-steel electropolishing — every process is executed and documented in Mels to Swiss Safety Center standards. Depending on volume and capacity, we route your order appropriately and advise on further options.
02Barrel zinc plating
Ideal for high volumes of small and medium-sized parts — uniform zinc coating using a rotating barrel process.
03Zinc-nickel plating
Premium corrosion protection with superior durability — standard for automotive and tier-supplier applications.
04Zinc-manganese phosphating
Phosphate layer for improved friction and wear properties — an ideal base coat for subsequent finishes.
05Stainless steel pickling
Cleaning and activation of stainless-steel surfaces — removing heat tint and scale for a bright, passive finish.
06Stainless steel electropolishing
Electrochemical smoothing of stainless steel. A cleanroom-grade, hygienic, corrosion-resistant high-gloss finish.
07Grinding · Brushing
Mechanical surface treatment — from satin finishes to decorative texturing of stainless steel and non-ferrous metals.
08Black oxide (bluing)
Deep-black conversion coating on steel. Subtle appearance with minimal build-up — both functional and aesthetic.
09Gold electroplating
Electrolytic gold finishing for function and aesthetics — from thin contact layers to decorative high-gloss plating.
10Electroless nickel plating
Electroless nickel plating with uniform thickness on complex geometries. Hard, corrosion-resistant, precise.
11Electrolytic nickel plating
Classic electrolytic nickel plating — decorative, corrosion-inhibiting and a foundation for further finishes.
— Before / After
See what electroplating
really changes.
Three real finishes — and the direct proof. Drag the slider and see for yourself what our baths do to raw metal.
Steel · before and after zinc plating
Drag the slider
- 8–12 µm thickness
- 240–720 h salt spray
- Blue-passivated
Demo visualisation · real before/after photos to follow
NEW— Process Finder
Find your right process
in 30 seconds.
Four short questions — and you'll receive a well-founded recommendation from our eleven processes, plus a direct line to our office in Mels.
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Which material needs to be finished?
Pick an option — we'll advance automatically.
— Process comparison
Two processes.
One clear decision.
Coating thickness, corrosion protection, appearance, series capability — all key values side by side. For fast, well-founded engineering decisions.
Process A
Classic, economical corrosion protection for steel.
Process B
Premium corrosion protection, OEM standard in the automotive industry.
Criterion
Electrogalvanizing
Zinc-nickel plating
Typical thickness
5–25 µm
5–15 µm
Corrosion protection
240–720 h salt spray
720–1,500+ h salt spray
Suitable materials
SteelIronCast iron
SteelHigh-strength steel
Appearance
Bright silver to matt; transparent passivation possible
Silver, matt to glossy
Series-capable
Very high
High
Typical applications
Mechanical engineeringBuilding hardwareOutdoor parts
AutomotiveHigh-load partsBrake & drivetrain
Experience values — binding specification in the quote.
— Why Fritz Kamm AG · 03 / 07
Trust is
engineered. Not advertised.
What our customers value about Fritz Kamm AG isn't a tagline — it's the daily discipline with which we handle every part, hit every deadline and document every batch.
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Quality and on-time delivery
Our guiding principle since day one. Everything else takes second place — from the first bath to the shipment.
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Swiss Safety Center certified
We operate to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 — documented, audited and continuously improved.
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Sustainability & CO₂
We actively reduce CO₂ emissions and continuously evolve our processes — Swiss responsibility in practice.
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Everything under one roof
Since 2024 all 11 finishing processes have been consolidated at our Mels site — short distances, one point of contact, continuous quality assurance across every process step.
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Personal expert advice
Questions about a process or about logistics? Our specialists are directly available — by phone or on-site.
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Logistics, domestic & international
Our supply paths are planned with care and reach from regional to international — including transport and value-added services.
— Application areas · 04 / 07
Where our
surfaces deliver.
Our finishes are applied to parts that carry responsibility every day — in Switzerland and far beyond — from the smallest connector to architecturally visible stainless-steel surfaces.
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Mechanical engineering
Functional and corrosion protection for components in drives, hydraulics and production equipment.
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Automotive · suppliers
Zinc-nickel and phosphated surfaces for parts that endure millions of load cycles every day.
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Construction · architecture
Stainless-steel finishing, ground and electropolished surfaces for visible structures and façades.
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Industry · equipment
Cleanroom-grade, hygienic and durable surfaces for food, pharma and process plant engineering.
— Workflow · 05 / 07
From inquiry
to delivery.
Five steps. Clearly documented. Identical for every order — so that quality and on-time delivery aren't promises, but measurable outcomes.
- Step 01
Inquiry
Send us your part data, desired process and timeline — by phone or via the quote form.
- Step 02
Consultation & planning
We review geometry, material and quantity, suggest the right process and prepare the quote.
- Step 03
Finishing
Execution in Mels or at the partner site — on Swiss Safety Center certified equipment with monitored process chemistry.
- Step 04
Quality control
Visual and metrological inspection of every batch — coating thickness, adhesion, surface quality, documented.
- Step 05
Delivery
On-time shipment via our domestic and international logistics. Quality and on-time — as promised.
— Heritage · since 1968
Over five decades
of Swiss electroplating.
What began in 1968 in Mels as a family business is today one of Switzerland's established names for metal finishing. A brief journey through the stages that have shaped Fritz Kamm AG.
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— Sustainability · ISO 14001
Swiss responsibility,
documented and measurable.
Electroplating is chemistry and energy. For years we've been systematically working to use both efficiently — and we publish the results.
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CO₂-equivalent saved in 2025
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Process water in closed-loop
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Heavy-metal recovery from baths
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Swiss electricity (mix with hydropower)
CO₂ reduction since 2020
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Total reduction
Index 2020 = 100
Values per ISO 14001 environmental management audit. Methodology and full report on request.
— Trusted for decades
Industrial partners from
Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
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ARMATEC AGHM
Helvetia MechanikMS
MedTech SuisseSW
Schilthorn WerkeRI
Rheintal IndustrieAA
Aera AerospaceEB
Engadin BauSH
Sigma HydraulikWA
Walliser ApparateTO
Tessin OptikGS
Glarner StahlBT
Bodensee TechAA
ARMATEC AGHM
Helvetia MechanikMS
MedTech SuisseSW
Schilthorn WerkeRI
Rheintal IndustrieAA
Aera AerospaceEB
Engadin BauSH
Sigma HydraulikWA
Walliser ApparateTO
Tessin OptikGS
Glarner StahlBT
Bodensee TechAnonymised selection · references on request.
— Team · 06 / 07
People who
stand for quality.
Behind every finished part stands a team with experience, personal accountability and a clear stance. You can reach us directly — no detours.
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Marco Mandic
Owner & Managing Director
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Marianne Guntli
Administration
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Rustem Sabedini
Workshop · Maintenance
— Certifications
Audited. Documented.
Swiss standard.
Our company operates to Swiss Safety Center certified standards — for every batch, in every process.
Swiss Quality
Guaranteed
CO₂ emissions
Reduced
Swiss Safety Center
ISO 9001
Swiss Safety Center
ISO 14001
— Electroplating glossary · FAQ
Technical terms
explained clearly.
Whether procurement, R&D or engineering — the twelve most common metal-finishing questions in one compact overview. Click a question to reveal the answer.
A corrosion test per DIN EN ISO 9227 in which parts are exposed to an aggressive salt-mist atmosphere. The hours to first corrosion (e.g. 240 h, 720 h, 1500 h) serve as a benchmark for comparing different finishes.
Restoring the natural chromium-oxide protective layer on the stainless-steel surface. After welding, grinding or pickling the surface is temporarily reactive — passivation re-seals it against corrosion.
The arithmetic mean roughness describes surface roughness in micrometres. The lower Ra, the smoother the surface. Example: stainless-steel electropolishing reaches Ra ≤ 0.4 µm — cleanroom-grade hygiene class.
Zinc plating is the economical standard with 240–720 h of salt-spray protection. Zinc-nickel is an alloy coating with significantly higher corrosion protection (720–1500+ h) and is the OEM standard in automotive applications.
Zinc-manganese phosphate creates a crystalline conversion layer on steel that reduces friction and wear. It also serves as an ideal base coat for subsequent paints or oils.
Small parts (e.g. screws, bolts, clips) are plated in a rotating, perforated barrel. It's the most economical method for high volumes of smaller parts with uniform coating distribution.
Diamond-like carbon — an ultra-hard, thin carbon coating (PVD process) for highly stressed tools and friction surfaces. (DLC is not part of Fritz Kamm AG's current process portfolio.)
Zinc plating: 5–25 µm · Zinc-nickel: 5–15 µm · Black oxide: 1–2 µm · Electroless nickel: 5–50 µm · Gold plating: 0.1–25 µm. The optimal thickness for your geometry and requirement is specified in the quote.
A chemical cleaning of stainless-steel surfaces that removes heat tint and scale after welding or heat processing. The surface becomes passive and corrosion-resistant.
Implants and surgical instruments in 316L stainless steel are electropolished (Ra ≤ 0.4 µm) to achieve a bio-inert, sterilisable high-gloss surface — a prerequisite for CE-compliant medical devices.
Yes — electroless nickel is the standard solution for aluminium, since the layer deposits without current and uniformly even on complex geometries. For conductive functional surfaces a gold layer can be added.
Heavy metals and process chemicals are treated in closed loops. Fritz Kamm AG is ISO 14001 certified — the environmental management system is documented and monitored by the authorities.
— Contact · 07 / 07
Request a quote
tailored to your project.
Send us your part data, the desired process and your timeline — ideally with a component drawing. We'll respond personally within one business day.
Location
Fritz Kamm AG
Zeughausstrasse 12
CH-8887 Mels
Zeughausstrasse 12
CH-8887 Mels
Phone
+41 81 723 16 42Opening hours
Mon–Thu 7am–12pm · 1pm–5pm
Fri 7am–12pm · 1pm–4pm
Fri 7am–12pm · 1pm–4pm
Office closed
Re-opens Monday · 7:00
Upcoming closure days
Public holidays · Canton of St. Gallen
- Sat · 01 AugustSwiss National Day2026
- Sun · 01 NovemberAll Saints' Day2026
- Fri · 25 DecemberChristmas Day2026
- Sat · 26 DecemberSt. Stephen's Day2026
- Fri · 01 JanuaryNew Year's Day2027
- Sat · 02 JanuaryBerchtold Day2027