The Benefits of Galvanizing Steel

Hot dip galvanizing has, for many decades, been widely recognised – as well as proven – to be the most effective and reliable way to protect steel from corrosion and provide steel corrosion protection in a variety of industries and outdoor environments.

There are numerous benefits to hot dip galvanizing, the most significant of which is its ability to dramatically extend the lifetime of steel products in a range of environments; particularly important since an estimated 4% of the world’s GDP is lost each year through corrosion.

Galvanizing’s ability to prolong a product’s lifetime make it highly cost-effective, since little or no maintenance is required – giving hot dip galvanizing the lowest overall cost compared to other protective steel coatings.

Sustainability is also a key focus for the galvanizing industry, specifically in terms of recyclability. Hot dip galvanizing produces minimal waste, as any excess zinc will remain in the zinc bath and subsequently be re-used. This is made possible through the non-ferrous properties of the zinc itself which enable it to be reused again and again without any loss of its physical or chemical constitution.

Additionally, because hot dip galvanizing takes place after a product has already been fabricated, the steel is coated with a tough and abrasion-resistant zinc coating both externally and internally. This means the steel product arrives on site ready for immediate use. No further site surface preparation, painting, touch up or inspection is necessary, and installation can begin immediately – thus accelerating the construction time.