Continuous Hot Dip Galvanized Steel Strip
Continuous hot-dip galvanizing is a process in which steel strip is continuously coated with a layer of zinc on both sides using a strip of zinc. The galvanizing furnace consists of an annealing furnace, a galvanizing furnace, and an extension furnace. The steel strip enters the annealing furnace and is temper rolled twice, then enters the galvanizing furnace and is zinc-plated on both sides. Muscular to the cooling zone of the extension furnace and enter the oiler for above and below the oil.
Compared to conventional galvanizing methods, continuous hot-dip galvanizing has the following advantages:
•High speed molecular flow through the galvanizing bath ensuring consistency and uniformity in the coated product.
•The entire system can be automated for precision control.
•High quality coatings can be achieved by precisely managing the temperature and zinc concentration within the galvanizing bath.
•The system is able to produce multiple layers of zinc, allowing for a wider range of coating weights.
The continuous galvanizing process starts with steel strip of predetermined width and composition entering the annealing furnace. The strip is transferred to the galvanizing furnace following passivation and pickling treatments. This is then passed through the rollers of the galvanizing unit which continuous introduce a layer of zinc onto both sides of the strip. Further passivation and waxing processes can then be applied before the strip enters the extension furnace for final cooling and coiling.
Continuous hot-dip galvanizing is a widely used and reliable industrial process for the application of a layer of protective zinc to steel. It offers excellent protection from corrosion, great coating uniformity and highly consistent steel coatings. With its numerous advantages, continuous hot-dip galvanizing stands out as the preferred choice of protective coating for many industries.