Design
What types of metals will not galvanize?
There are many types of materials that will not develop a galvanized coating. Iron is necessary for a galvanizing reaction to happen, so if you
Is there concern about galvanic corrosion when different types of zinc-coated steel are in contact?
There is not a concern of dissimilar metals corrosion (galvanic corrosion) when pairing zinc-coated steel of different types (for example when pairing a hot-dip galvanized
Can 4130 steel be successfully galvanized?
4130 steel is a chromoly steel. Steels of this chemistry have presented some adherence problems in the past when galvanized. The galvanized coating developed in some
Overlapped Surfaces
It is important to properly vent overlapping and contacting surfaces to prevent trapped moisture (from pickling or flux solution used in the galvanizing process) or
Bracing (temporary and permanent) of steel fabrications for galvanizing
Most fabrications lend themselves well to the galvanizing process, including asymmetrical designs or structures containing
Why is steel chemistry important in the hot-dip galvanizing process?
Galvanized coatings are formed by a chemical process during which steel and zinc metallurgically bond, forming a series of corrosion-inhibiting, highly abrasion-resistant zinc/iron alloy
Required vent & drain holes for hollow structural sections & handrail tubing
In order to ensure that all interior and exterior surfaces are protected from corrosion, entire steel fabrications are lowered into and raised out of cleaning
