Galvanizing is a surface treatment method that coats the surface of steel or other metals with a layer of zinc. Common galvanizing processes include hot-dip galvanizing and electro-galvanizing. Hot-dip galvanizing is to immerse the rod in molten zinc liquid so that the zinc layer is tightly attached to the surface of the poles.
Anti-corrosion performance:
Zinc will form a dense zinc oxide protective film in the air, which can prevent the rod from further oxidation and corrosion. Especially in a humid or corrosive environment (such as acid rain, salt spray, etc.), the galvanized layer can effectively protect the metal material inside the rod and greatly extend the service life of the rod. For example, galvanized poles such as power poles and communication poles outdoors can resist corrosion for many years in the case of wind and rain.
Mechanical properties:
The galvanizing process generally does not have much impact on the mechanical properties of the pole itself. It still retains the high strength and toughness of the original metal poles (such as steel poles). This allows galvanized poles to withstand certain external forces such as tension, pressure, and bending force and can be used in a variety of occasions such as supporting structures and frame structures.
Appearance characteristics:
The appearance of galvanized poles is usually silver-gray and has a certain luster. There may be some zinc nodules or zinc flowers on the surface of hot-dip galvanized poles, which is a natural phenomenon in the hot-dip galvanizing process, but these zinc nodules or zinc flowers also add to the texture of the poles to a certain extent. The appearance of electro-galvanized poles is relatively smoother and flatter.
Construction industry:
Galvanized poles are widely used as supporting components in building structures, such as building scaffolding. The galvanized poles of scaffolding can be used for a long time in outdoor environments and have good safety. At the same time, in the decorative components of the building facade, galvanized rods can also play a dual role of beauty and rust prevention.
Traffic facilities:
Galvanized rods are often used in traffic facilities such as traffic sign poles and street light poles. These rods are exposed to the outdoor environment, and the galvanized layer can prevent them from being corroded by rain, exhaust gas, etc., ensuring the long-term stable operation of traffic facilities.
Power and communication industry:
Poles are used for transmission lines, electrical poles, etc. These poles need to have good corrosion resistance to ensure the safety and stability of power and communication systems. Galvanized rods can meet this requirement well and reduce line failures and maintenance costs caused by rod corrosion.