The eight major advantages of hot-dip galvanizing
Hot-dip galvanizing is a time-tested process that offers eight remarkable advantages, making it the ideal choice for preserving and protecting steel.
1.Comprehensive Protection: Hot-dip galvanizing ensures that every nook and cranny of the iron surface is equally protected. Even in hard-to-reach corners and inner sections of pipes, molten zinc uniformly covers every part, providing complete and consistent defense.
2.Exceptional Hardness: The hardness of the galvanized layer is greater than that of steel, making it highly resistant to impacts and wear.
Hot dip galvanized pipe elbows
3.Enhanced Toughness: In areas with edges and corners, the zinc layer tends to be thicker and exhibits outstanding toughness and wear resistance. Other coatings, in contrast, are thinnest at these edges and corners, making them more susceptible to damage and requiring frequent maintenance.
4.Sacrificial Protection: Even if a small part of the zinc layer is removed due to significant mechanical damage or other reasons, the surrounding zinc continues to serve as a sacrificial anode, protecting the exposed steel from corrosion. In contrast, other coatings allow rust to rapidly spread beneath the damaged area, causing the coating to peel off.
Hot galvanized BS4504 plate flanges
5.Slow Consumption: The zinc layer undergoes a very slow rate of corrosion in the atmosphere, roughly at 1/17 to 1/18 the rate of steel. Its lifespan significantly outlasts any other coating, and its predictable wear adds to its longevity.
6.Thickness Matters: The lifespan of the galvanized coating is primarily determined by its thickness. The thickness of the coating depends on the thickness of the steel. Thicker steel components naturally receive thicker coatings, ensuring a longer lifespan.
7.Paint Compatibility: For aesthetics, artistry, or use in extremely corrosive environments, the galvanized layer can be painted over. When the correct paint system is chosen and applied, the corrosion protection is 1.5 to 2.5 times better than painting alone or hot-dip galvanizing separately.
Hot dip galvanized steel pipes
8.Top Choice for Steel Protection: Besides hot-dip galvanizing, there are other methods to protect steel. However, hot-dip galvanizing is the most widely used and offers the best corrosion resistance, longevity, and cost-effectiveness.
Hot-dip galvanizing is a tried-and-true method that has stood the test of time, providing unparalleled protection to steel structures. Its comprehensive defense, longevity, and compatibility with other coatings make it the top choice for those who demand the utmost in corrosion protection.Haihao Group specializes in the supply of pipeline system products. We can provide a variety of surface protection for our pipe fitting products. If you need supporting products for pipeline systems, please feel free to contact us.