What is zinced steel?
Zinced steel is a type of steel to which a zinc coating has been applied to the surface using an electrolytic or thermal process, with the aim of increasing corrosion resistance.
If this is done electrolytically (or galvanically), a thin layer of zinc is applied using electricity. This thin layer generally provides sufficient protection against rust formation during transport and storage, but not during prolonged outdoor use. Zintec steel is an example of this type of steel.
Is it done thermally? Then the steel is immersed in a zinc bath at around 450ºC. This creates a thicker zinc layer that offers better protection against corrosion and wear, even in aggressive environments. Hot dip zinc coated steel and Magnelis® steels are examples of this.
» What is the difference between Zincor, Sendzimir, and Magnelis®?
If this is done electrolytically (or galvanically), a thin layer of zinc is applied using electricity. This thin layer generally provides sufficient protection against rust formation during transport and storage, but not during prolonged outdoor use. Zintec steel is an example of this type of steel.
Is it done thermally? Then the steel is immersed in a zinc bath at around 450ºC. This creates a thicker zinc layer that offers better protection against corrosion and wear, even in aggressive environments. Hot dip zinc coated steel and Magnelis® steels are examples of this.
» What is the difference between Zincor, Sendzimir, and Magnelis®?