Hot Dip Galvanizing Benefits

 

Hot Dip Galvanizing generally has the lowest first cost when compared to other commonly specified comparable protective coatings for steel. And The application cost of labour intensive coatings such as painting has risen far more than the cost of factory-applied Hot Dip Galvanizing.

Hot Dip Galvanizing is a process in which an adherent, protective coating of zinc and zinc compounds is developed on the surfaces of iron and steel products by immersing them in a bath of molten zinc.

Even in cases where the initial cost of Hot Dip Galvanizing is higher than alternative coatings, galvanizing is invariably more cost effective, due to lower maintenance costs during a longer service life. Maintenance is even more costly when structures are located in remote areas. Maintenance programmes also invariably have a negative impact on productivity.

Long life
The life expectancy of Hot Dip Galvanized coatings on structural members is between 10 to 30 years in most corrosive urban and coastal environments.

Speed of coating application
A full protective coating can be applied in minutes, a comparable multi-coat paint system, may require up to a week. The effective application of a Hot Dip Galvanized coating is not influenced by weather conditions.

Surface preparation
Immersion in acid ensures uniform cleaning of the steel surfaces, in contrast to organic coatings that must be applied on abrasive blast cleaned steel and verified by third party inspection. Additionally, the application of organic coatings is limited in terms of prevailing ambient temperature and relative humidity. This adds to the cost of applying a heavy duty paint system. In Hot Dip Galvanizing, all surfaces receive equally good coatings.

Reliability
Hot Dip Galvanizing is required to conform to the ISO 1461 specification. The coating thicknesses specified are related to steel thickness. Coating life is reliable and predictable.

Ease of Inspection
Hot Dip Galvanized coatings are readily assessed visually. Simple non-destructive testing methods are used to determine coating thickness.
Inspection of organic coatings is necessary after surface preparation and each stage of coating application thereafter.

About BIM Ltd
On the 7th of December 2018 BIM Limited has inaugurated the opening of its new galvanizing facility in Ħal Far. Built over an area of 2000m2, the company has invested in state of the art equipment and has implemented the latest technologies in galvanizing, complying with all European standards for safety, quality, and efficiency. Our production is according to international galvanizing standard EN ISO 1461.

The zinc bath measures 6200mm in length x 1400mm in width x 2500mm in depth and the gantry system can lift up to a maximum weight of 4000kgs.

Protection for Generations
Galvanized coatings are applied to iron and steel primarily to provide protection against corrosion of the basis metal.

What we do best
The company has invested in state-of-the-art equipment and has implemented the latest technologies in Hot Dip Galvanizing.

At BIM Limited we are committed to continuous quality improvement and by obtaining regular feedback from our customers we are giving the best service possible. Our personnel can provide advice on designing fabrications for galvanizing, and will provide design literature on request, free of charge.

 

BIM LTD
HHF075B Qasam Industrijali, Hal Far, B’Bugia BBG 3000, Malta
T: (+356) 2123 6658
E: info@bim.com.mt
www.bim.com.mt