For zinc plating cold-rolled steel strips. After normalising the steel and through preparation of its surfaces, complete adhesion of the zinc to the basic metal is
achieved and a very thin uniform layer of iron-zinc alloy is formed.
The result is that plastic machining operations can be carried out on the material without the removal or flaking of its coating. Anti corrosion protection is also ensured
in places where the metal is cut, as the zinc acts as an anode, solubilising into zinc oxide, protecting the steel base
Metal coating: min. 200g/mq - 14micron max. 275g/mq - 16micron - Corrosion class to EN 61537 C3 - C4

The hot dip galvanizing process consists in dipping the steel into a tank of molten zinc at a temperature of about 450° C, after its surface has been appropriately
prepared, to trigger the Zn-Fe reaction and the series alloy phases that form the coating, which is usually 45÷85 microns thick.(in relation to the thickness)
After processing, the ZAMET S.p.A. hot-dip galvanized products are manufactured in compliance with UNI EN ISO 1461 standards. Once the zinc plating
process is complete, a white film forms over time; this natural phenomenon is caused by the reaction between oxygen and the surface layer of zinc, and does
not compromise resistance to corrosion.
If the material remains inside the packaging for a long time, the presence of the white film may be accentuated due to the formation of condensation and
the lack of aeration between the surfaces in contact.
Another possible phenomenon is the deposit of ash, consisting essentially of zinc oxides and residues of spent salt; these residues are present in limited quantities and are generally noticed on certain types of articles that have areas inaccessible to skimming. Storage, in the presence of greasiness, contributes to accentuate the problem, which is, however, essentially an aesthetic issue.
Under UNI EN ISO 1461 and all the main international standards, this oxidation phenomenon cannot be
considered as grounds for contention or for rejection.
Although not required to do so, in order to supply a high quality product,ZAMET S.p.A subjects its products to an additional passivation treatment
to delay the formation of oxidation.

Minimum coating masses (in relation to the thickness) on non-centrifuged samples

The table is for general use, regulations for the single products may include different requirements, comprising various thickness categories. A requirement may be added for thicker coatings or for additionally requisites, without influencing conformity to this standard.
^(a) Local mass of the coating: value of the coating mass obtained through a single gravimetric test.
^(b) Average mass of the coating: average value of the coating masses determined through either the use of a control sample or by conversion of the average coating thickness (see point 5 of the relevant standard).

Coating Durability
The durability of the coating is directly proportional to the thickness of the zinc layer that covers the structure and is obviously affected by the quality of the environmental situation. In a normal environmental situation, it is around 1µm per year, therefore the minimum expected durability of the coating is between 40 and 50 years. The average thickness loss is identified by the UNI EN ISO 14713 standard, which divides the different environmental categories into:

Coating carried out with one type of powder paint: POLYESTER

Minimum thickness of coat: 60-80microns
The material is phosphated and then coated electrostatically with polyester resin before being placed in an oven, where the reticulation process takes
place. This treatment provides excellent resistance to chemical agents. Powder painting is always carried out on Sendzimir galvanized materials.

Mechanical properties POLYESTER

Stability tests

Coating carried out with one type of powder paint: POLYESTER

Minimum thickness of coat: 60-80microns
The material is phosphated and then coated electrostatically with polyester resin before being placed in an oven, where the reticulation process takes
place. This treatment provides excellent resistance to chemical agents. Powder painting is always carried out on Sendzimir galvanized materials.

Mechanical properties POLYESTER

Stability tests

The zinc coat is deposited on steel by electrolysis.
The bath used is an acid or alkaline solution of zinc salts: the anodes are made of zinc (generally pure to
99.99%), the cathodes are the pieces to be plated, following degreasing and pickling (DIN 50962 standard - 7 microns galvanized white).

Salt spray tests on parts coated with zinc nickel (8 µm) yield excellent results, with resistance to white corrosion for 192 hours and red corrosion for 720 hours.

AISI 304 - Cr-Ni steel with low percentage of C, austenitic, not hardenable, corrosion-resistant. Non-magnetic when annealed, slightly magnetic when cold
processed. Good weldability and fairly good resistance to intercrystalline corrosion.
Excellent toughness up to very low temperatures.
X5CrNi18-10 • D no. 1.4301• Pmax = 0.045 • C ≤ 0.07 • Si ≤ 1.0 • Mn ≤ 2.0 S ≤ 0.015 • N ≤ 0.11 • Cr 17.5 to 19.5 • Ni 8.0 to 10.5

AISI 316L - Excellent corrosion resistance (En 61537: 9B class) in atmosphere and in a wide variety of salts, organic acids and foodstuffs, discreet with regard to weak acid reductant solutions, better than other austenitic steels that do not contain Mo, in
relation to halides and sea water.
X5CrNiMo17-12-2 • D.no. 1.4401 • Pmax = 0.045 • C ≤ 0.07 • Si ≤ 1.0 • Mn ≤ 2.0 S≤ 0.015 • N ≤ 0.11 • Cr 16.5 to 18.5 • Mo 2.0 to 2.5 • Ni 10.0 to 13.0

99,5% aluminium alloy characterized by low mechanical properties

5454, 5754 (used by Zamet) and 5154A alloys with 2.5 to 4% magnesium, with lower manganese and chromium additions, are commonly used in building, construction sites, industrial and civil vehicles, mechanical industry.
5154A alloy is commonly used to make rivets and in very fine wire for the manufacture of mosquito nets and coaxial wires.Evaluation group of slip resistance: R11

Geomet® 321 is a thin, aluminium grey-coloured, non-electrolytic coating, for protecting articles in steel, cast iron or other ferrous metals from corrosion. Geomet® 321 is made up of zinc and aluminium foils in an inorganic matrix; it was developed by Dacral, the manufacturer of DACROMET® 320, as a 100% chromium-free alternative. The application of Geomet® 321 does not generate embrittlement due to hydrogen. The process used is cold dipping in an aqueous dispersion or spraying.

Resistant to red corrosion for up to 482/720 hours - ISO 9227

AISI 430 is doubtlessly the most common type of ferritic steel and the most used; it is easy to process when cold, with a lower hardening level than austenitic steels.
It has good corrosion resistance characteristics (lower than austenitic steels) both at ambient temperature and at higher temperatures, and resists heat and dry sulphurous gases.
Used in the automobile, household appliance and chemical industries.

L’AISI 430 est sans aucun doute le type d’acier ferritique le plus répandu et le plus employé ; facile à travailler à froid, il présente un écrouissage inférieur à celui des aciers austénitiques.
Il possède de bonnes caractéristiques de résistance à la corrosion (inférieure à celle des aciers austénitiques) aussi bien à la température ambiante qu’aux températures plus élevées et il résiste à la chaleur et aux gaz sulfureux secs.
Employé dans l’industrie automobile, dans l’électroménager et dans l’industrie chimique.

ZnMg coating standardized by UNI EN 10346 defined as Magnelis® by ArcelorMittal is the alternative for the harshest environments that guarantees:
- Cost-effectiveness to the post-galvanized process
- A corrosion resistance performance up to 10 times better than Sendzimir galvanised steel
- An excellent solution for a wide range of applications

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