While galvanized or zinc-plated trays are widely used due to their corrosion resistance and cost-effectiveness, they can present a lesser-known but serious risk: zinc whiskers. These microscopic, hair-like conductive filaments can grow on electroplated zinc surfaces over time. Metallic whiskers have been a topic of discussion for the past forty years, ever since Western Electric employees first documented the. When designing an electrical system, understanding the advantages and disadvantages of metal cable trays is essential. While electroplating offers many benefits, it also has some drawbacks to consider. Here is an in-depth look at the key advantages. There is a huge amount of misleading information on whiskers on the web that HDG finishes are whisker free and that whiskers are caused by electroplating "stress". Advantages and disadvantages of hot-dip galvanized cable tray: 1.
