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Galvanized Steel vs. Painting
The following information has been provided by the American
Galvanizers Association to show the lower cost of ownership
realized by our Hot Dipped Galvanized pump line.
| Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel |
vs. |
Paint |
| No |
Special Handling |
Paper interleave, cloth slings,
wood separators |
| No |
Field Touch-up |
Required |
| Factory |
Application |
Field or Factory |
| No |
Weather Dependant |
Yes |
| -75°F to 392°F |
Temperature Range |
< 200°F |
| Cathodic & Barrier |
Corrosion Protection |
Barrier |
| > 3.9 mils (1/4” thick steel) |
Coating Thickness |
Variable |
| 3600 psi |
Bond Strength |
300-600 psi |
| 179 to 250 DPN |
Hardness/Abrasion Resistance |
Varies by Type |
| 75 Years |
Service Life - Atmospheric |
12-15 Years |
For more information, see the full Galvanized
Steel vs. Paint information
or visit the American Galvanizers website at
www.galvanizeit.org.
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