It is important to consider the corrosion protection of ferrous articles when they are being designed. The key factors to consider when designing for hot dip galvanizing are the design’s impact on:
- Safety during the process
- Quality of the coating
- Aesthetics
Providing general information on basic design and detailing practice, including venting and draining, to assist in the safe and quality hot dip galvanizing of articles.
Importance of Venting & Draining
Importance of Venting & Draining
Formation of the hot dip galvanized coating occurs from the reaction of ferrous metal and molten zinc...
Read More >>General Principles
General Principles
Facilities exist to galvanize components of virtually any size and shape, depending on...
Read More >>Structural Sections
Structural Sections
Vent holes shall be at least 10mm in diameter or the same thickness...
Read More >>Frames & Fabrications
Frames & Fabrications
Design details are important when fabricated articles are to be hot dip galvanized...
Read More >>Handrails & Balustrades
Handrails & Balustrades
There is a large variety of handrail and balustrade designs. Handrail may be galvanized...
Read More >>Hollow Vessels
Hollow Vessels
Hollow vessels may require temporary stays during the galvanizing process...
Read More >>Overlapping Surfaces
Overlapping Surfaces
Large, seal-welded overlapping surfaces require venting in the form of a hole(s) drilled...
Read More >>Moving Parts
Moving Parts
Where articles require free movement of parts, e.g. drop handles, hinges, shackles, shafts or...
Read More >>Threaded Items
Threaded Items
Due to their small relative size, threaded fasteners, nuts and washers are usually hot dip galvanized...
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