Galvanized Steel

Galvanization (or galvanizing as it is most commonly called in that industry) is the process of applying a protective zinc coating to steel or iron, to prevent rusting. The most common method is hot-dip galvanizing, in which parts are submerged in a bath of molten zinc. Source

Equipement Industries RC has a selection of galvanized racking in stock, including shelving. Choose from new and used beams from a variety of the top brand on the market including Redirack racking beams. Ask us about options.

 

The Benefits of Galvanized Steel

1. Lowest first cost. Galvanizing is lower in first cost than many other commonly specified protective coatings for steel. (The application cost of labour intensive coatings such as painting has risen far more than the cost of factory operations such as galvanizing.)

2. Less maintenance/Lowest long term cost. Even in cases where the initial cost of galvanizing is higher than alternative coatings, galvanizing is almost invariably cheapest in the long term (because it lasts longer and needs less maintenance).  And, maintenance causes problems and adds to costs when structures are located in remote areas, and when plant shutdown or disruption to production is involved.

3. Long life. The life expectancy of galvanized coatings on typical structural members is far in excess of 50 years in most rural environments, and 20 to 25 years plus, even in severe urban and coastal exposure.

4. Reliability. Galvanizing is carried out to Australian / New Zealand Standard 4680, and standard, minimum coating thicknesses are applied. Coating life and performance are reliable and predictable.

5. Toughest coating. A galvanized coating has a unique metallurgical structure which gives outstanding resistance to mechanical damage in transport, erection and service.

6. Automatic protection for damaged areas. Galvanized coatings corrode preferentially to steel, providing cathodic or sacrificial protection to small areas of steel exposed through damage. Unlike organic coatings, small damaged areas need no touch up.

7. Complete protection. Every part of a galvanized article is protected, even recesses, sharp corners and inaccessible areas. No coating applied to a structure or fabrication after completion can provide the same protection.

8. Ease of inspection. Galvanized coatings are assessed readily by eye, and simple non-destructive thickness testing methods can be used. The galvanizing process is such that if coatings appear sound and continuous, they are sound and continuous.

9. Faster erection time. As galvanized steel members are received they are ready for use. No time is lost on-site in surface preparation, painting and inspection. When assembly of the structure is complete, it is immediately ready for use, or for the next construction stage.

10. A full protective coating can be applied in minutes; The galvanizing process is not dependent on weather conditions

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Cantilever Racking:  Cantilever racking is a specialized form of racking designed for storing long items, such as lumber and piping through the use of arms that are anchored on one end to the racking column, and then protrude outwards at an angle slightly higher than horizontal, to prevent the product from falling off.

Pallet Racking:  Pallet Racking is a material handling storage aid system designed to store pallet loads of material or skid loads of material. Although there are many varieties of pallet rack, all types allow for the storage of palletized materials in horizontal rows with multiple levels in height. Pallet racks are essentially the same as selective racks.

Roll Formed:  Roll Formed is a process that is used to produce storage rack components that make up the uprights of the frames. The uprights are then either welded together to form the finished frames using diagonal and horizontal braces, or they are assembled to produce our bolted racking.