Matt Hartwell

1. How does galvanizing protect steel from corrosion? Zinc metal used in the galvanizing process provides an impervious barrier between the steel substrate and corrosive elements in the atmosphere. It does not allow moisture and corrosive chlorides and sulfides to attack the steel. Zinc is, more importantly, anodic to steel – meaning it will corrode […]

Galvanized sheet metal is one of the most commonly used sheet metal types in the manufacturing industry. Many steelmakers will tell you that galvanization offers one of the best protection from corrosion. However, there are several other interesting tips that you can learn regarding this material. Let’s get straight to it! What is Galvanization? Galvanization