HOT DIP GALVANIZING

Hot dip galvanizing after steel fabrication can deter corrosion by providing a tough, metallurgically bonded zinc coating, which seals steel from the environment. This article describes the six fundamental steps in the steel galvanizing process: 1) soil and grease removal, 2) pickling, 3) prefluxing, 4) galvanizing, 5) finishing, and 6) inspection. Specifications from the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) that relate to suitable fabrications for galvanizing are reviewed and their salient points are outlined, including ASTM A-143, ASTM A-384, and ASTM A-385. Practical considerations for the galvanizer and handling and storage information is provided as well.

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    American Institute of Steel Construction

    One East Wacker Drive, Suite 3100
    Chicago, IL  United States  60601-2001
  • Authors:
    • Rahrig, P G
  • Publication Date: 1995-4

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Features: Figures;
  • Pagination: p. 36-41
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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00715399
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Jan 25 1996 12:00AM