Zinc is widely used in die casting to produce many everyday applications.
Die casting is the forcing of molten metal under high pressure into moulds to produce many everyday objects such as kitchen and bathroom fittings, toys, lock ware, zippers and various auto and electronic components.
Nyrstar is the world’s largest producer of zinc die casting alloys and has been supplying to this industry since the 1930s.
We are widely recognised as the leading supplier of premium quality zinc alloys, for example: Zamak, Overcor and EZDA. Nyrstar offers a complete range of zinc die casting alloys developed for hot chamber die casting processes as well as niche alloys for special purposes.
Common End-uses
Building
Automotive
Electronics
Clothes
Toys and sports
