How Is Galvanized Steel Coil And Sheet Manufactured

Why use Zinc to produce galvanized steel coil

Zinc is a blue-white metal having a melting point of 419.4 ° C and a density of 7.14 g/cm 3 . Zinc has moderate ductility. Zinc does not change in dry air at room temperature. In the moist air, the zinc surface forms a dense film of zinc carbonate, which protects the interior of the zinc from corrosion. Since zinc has such an excellent property, zinc is plated on the surface of the steel sheet to prevent corrosion, and this steel sheet is called a galvanized sheet.

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Advantages of Galvanized Steel Coil

After the steel coil or plate is galvanized, the service life can be greatly extended. If the zinc layer on the steel sheet is not destroyed, the zinc can prevent the corrosive medium (water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, etc.) from contacting the surface of the steel sheet, which is exactly the same as the anti-corrosion effect of the tin plating layer. However, if the galvanized layer is destroyed and the iron of the individual parts is exposed to the surface, since the chemical properties of zinc are more active than iron, zinc and iron form micro-batteries during the etching process, and zinc is the anode of the micro-battery. It is dissolved, and iron is protected by the cathode.

Therefore, the galvanized vessel will not rust even if it is partially exposed to iron. If the iron surface is exposed too much, the iron is corroded like ungalvanized. It can be seen that the galvanized sheet has good anti-rust properties and is widely used in the construction, vehicle, furniture, mechanical, electrical and packaging industries.

Steel Strip Galvanizing

Steel strip galvanizing is available in both electrogalvanized and hot-dip galvanized. The strip produced by the electroplating method has a thin coating but a complicated process.

What is the production process of hot-dip galvanized sheet?

The hot-dip galvanizing sheet production method is developed from the hot tin plating production method and can be roughly classified into the following types:

The term "out-of-line annealing" means that the raw material (hot and cold-rolled sheet) is first subjected to recrystallization annealing before entering the hot-dip galvanizing line; the so-called in-line annealing means that the steel sheet is first subjected to recrystallization annealing on the hot-dip galvanizing line. Then hot galvanized.

At present, the Sendzimir method, also known as the oxidation-reduction method is widely used. After cold rolling, the steel is directly sent to the hot-dip galvanizing unit. The steel strip is first burned in the continuous annealing process, and a thin oxide film is formed on the surface of the strip, and then passed through the reduction section of the annealing furnace. The oxide film on the surface is reduced to a pure iron body, so that the plating layer is well bonded to the iron base when entering the zinc pot.

For a mm continuous hot dip galvanizing unit. The equipment layout and operation of the feed section and the discharge section of the unit are basically the same as those of the continuous electroplating tin unit. The continuous hot-dip galvanizing unit process section includes four main processes: pre-plating (degreasing and heat treatment), hot-dip galvanizing, and correction and passivation. The speed of the unit is 10-180m/min.

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The mm continuous hot-dip galvanizing unit adopts the method of degreasing annealing of the rapid heating furnace. The maximum temperature of the annealing furnace is up to 980 °C, and the annealed strip enters the zinc tank at a temperature of 450-470 °C to keep the temperature of the zinc liquid constant. Control the thickness of the coating by “air knife method”, that is, using a controllable nozzle at the outlet of the zinc tank to blow compressed air or superheated steam to the strip at a certain angle to remove excess zinc liquid, and in this way, positive and negative can be produced. A thick galvanized steel sheet with different thicknesses on both sides. In order to form a layer of zinc-iron alloy on the surface of the original plate to make it have good elongation, the plate after galvanizing should be reheated (ie, through a coating annealing furnace), and the heating temperature is about 550 ° C.

Tip: In order to improve the corrosion resistance of the galvanized steel sheet, the strip steel should be passivated in chromic acid or phosphoric acid solution after cooling.

The galvanized steel coil is a type of steel that is widely used in people's daily lives. Let's understand how 5 applications of galvanized steel coil are used in our lives!

1. Application of galvanized steel coil in the production of steel pipes and boxes

1 in 5 unmissable applications of galvanized steel coils is the production of steel pipes and steel boxes. The galvanized steel coil is the primary raw material for producing steel pipes and box steel. Steel boxes and steel products produced by galvanized steel coils have outstanding advantages, such as high durability, a long service life, resistance to harsh environments, and less prone to rust or corrosion. These two types of steel are commonly used in making water supply and drainage pipes, oil and gas pipes, vehicle parts, etc.

2. Application of galvanized steel coil in construction

Steel plays a very important role in the construction of structures. Galvanized steel coil has sustainable structures used as partitions, ceiling frames, and frame supports for houses and public buildings such as hospitals, schools, et cetera. Thanks to outstanding advantages such as corrosion resistance and anti-rust, galvanized steel coils are also the primary source of raw materials for producing ventilation pipes, purlins, deck floors, et cetera. Not only does it help to improve buildings with higher aesthetics, but it also creates living spaces with more open and transparent architecture.

3. Application of galvanized steel coil in the fabrication industry

It can be said that one of the 5 essential applications of galvanized steel coil is the manufacturing industry. A series of manufacturing industries that play an essential role in human life involves galvanized steel coils, such as electronics manufacturing, machinery manufacturing, printing, fuel extraction, et cetera. Galvanized steel coils are used to create essential tools that help the production process be completed quickly and efficiently. Thereby improving labor efficiency and contributing to the development of the economy.

4. Household industry - 1 in 5 essential applications of galvanized steel coil

It can be said that one of the 5 essential applications of galvanized steel coil is the application in the household industry. The household appliances industry affects people's daily lives innumerable. The galvanized steel coil is widely applied in producing household appliances such as televisions, phones, and refrigerators to simple kitchen appliances. All civil products are manufactured from components with galvanized steel to increase durability, prevent corrosion and oxidation, and external aesthetics for products. All civil products help people save time and free up labor in everything.

5. Application of galvanized steel coil in shipbuilding

Like in construction, galvanized steel coils are also widely used in shipbuilding. Galvanized steel coil specialized for constructing ships in the marine industry with high durability and resistance to sea salt corrosion. It mainly manufactures oil rigs, hulls, and repair ships. Galvanized steel coils can also manufacture heavy-duty ships carrying bulk cargo. It can be said that galvanized steel coils are an indispensable material for the marine industry.

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