DESIGN FOR GALVANIZING

Proper design for galvanizing is the single most influential factor in ensuring a high quality product whilst ensuring the safety of our staff. Improper design can cause air locks, ash entrapments and even dangerous explosions due to vapour entrapment as shown in the picture below.

Hartway Galvanizers offer a free consultancy service and are happy to come to your office or workshop to discuss and answer any questions regarding all stages of the galvanizing process; particularly design issues.

The photo on the right shows correct placement of holes for the best possible finish.

Welding different thicknesses of steel together can cause distortion as highlighted in the picture on the left. This is due to the different heat stresses placed on the varying sections causing them to expand and contract at differing rates.

The following design for galvanizing charts should be used to ensure that products are correctly designed before or allowed for during fabrication. Further information may also be found on the G.A.A. website.

Design For Galvanizing Chart 1                   Design For Galvanizing Chart 2                   Design For Galvanizing Chart 3