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BIR TLE Y GA LVA N IZ IN G | I NT RODUC T I ON
HOT DIP GALVANIZING,
HAS GROWN ALMOST
CONTINUOUSLY SINCE IT
WAS FIRST USED TO PROTECT
CORRUGATED IRON SHEETS 150
YEARS AGO.
Hot dip galvanizing is the process of coating iron or steel
with a layer of zinc by immersing the metal in a bath of
molten zinc. During the process, a bonded coating is
formed which protects the steel from harsh environments.
Galvanizing is probably the most environmentally friendly
process available to prevent corrosion. Data shows that
galvanizing can provide between 34 to 170 years of
protection for steel.
Opened in 1996, the Birtley Galvanizing plant achieves the
finest quality hot-dip galvanized zinc protective coatings to
BS EN ISO 1461. The “State of the Art Technology” plant
processes steel products using a computer controlled, fully
automated handing system which ensures accurate pre-
treatment and regulated dipping speeds.
For more information about galvanizing please visit
the Galvanizers Association website:
www.galvanizing.org.uk