Zinc-Plated Steel

Wind & solar industries – Solar projects must have a continuous workflow once installed and any repairs/maintenance results in disruption to service (a.K.A. Revenue loss). This means that hot-dipped zinc-plated steels are popular in solar projects for their corrosion protection. It is also popular for its ‘environmental’ friendliness because it does not produce emissions and ensures decades without maintenance. For example, it is often utilized in the agriculture industry because the equipment is susceptible to being easily corroded, creating a demand for tougher, more resilient equipment. Hot-dip zinc-plated steel provides corrosion protection that can often last for decades, even when exposed to the harsh environment of farming.

Automotive industry – Though only used on luxury models up until the 1980s, the use of zinc-coated bodies for automobiles is now the norm in auto manufacturing. The ‘body-in-white’ of a car makes up about 80% of the body, all using zinc-plated steel. The rust -resistance of zinc-plated steel is also a good marketing tool for the automotive industry because it can provide ‘anti-rust warranties’ to customers.

Construction industry – Whether for residential or commercial, the durability of zinc-plated steel has made it popular for over a century in the construction industry. It is also selected for construction because of its aesthetics; the ‘shine’ that zinc-plated steel provides gives it a contemporary feel and is popular in modern architectural designs. Also, it isn’t just used for large structural pieces but things like fencing, gutters, rails, tubing, poles, and much more.

Telecommunication industry – Phone lines are not an easy maintenance job, they are tall and often difficult to reach. Hot-zinc-plated steel can be used on phone wiring and equipment boxes which decreases the risk of damage and need for maintenance at all.