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Hot-Dip Galvanized 5-Part Video Series
Photo Credit: American Galvanizers Association
The American Galvanizers Association has developed and released the Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel Coating Appearance 5-part video series. This series follows steel samples throughout fabrication and hot-dip galvanizing to show variations in coating appearance and distinctly highlights the causes.
Many factors that impact the appearance of hot-dip galvanized steel, are outside the galvanizer’s control. The goal of this video series is to help specifiers understand what aspects impact the appearance of hot-dip galvanized steel and best practices for steel selection and fabrication techniques that optimize hot-dip galvanized steel’s appearance.
- Part 1 – Introduction to Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel Coating Appearance
- Part 2 – The Impact of Steel Chemistry, Cooling Rates, and Steel Processing
- Part 3 – Influence of Welding Techniques
- Part 4 – Process Marks & Inclusions
- Part 5 – Post Galvanizing Considerations
This video series is also available on the AGA YouTube Channel.
For further information, please contact AGA Senior Marketing Coordinator Jeff Cunningham.
Durability & Coatings
Steel Bridge Durability: Weathering Steel and Corrosion Protection Resources
The SSSBA, with assistance from the National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA), has compiled technical resources on weathering steel performance and corrosion protection systems for steel bridges. These resources provide research findings, design guidance, and best practices to help bridge owners and engineers make informed decisions that support long-term bridge durability.
News
AISI Corrosion Advisory Group to Meet October 27 in Ohio
The AISI Corrosion Advisory Group (CAG) will meet October 27 at the Sherwin-Williams Research & Development Center in Ohio. Discussions will focus on corrosion research, coatings, steel durability and related industry needs.
Events
Free Webinar: Galvanize It! Core Webinar (Aug. 26)
SSSBA member American Galvanizers Association’s Core Galvanize It! webinar provides an introduction to hot-dip galvanizing, covering the galvanizing process, zinc coatings, and key benefits such as corrosion resistance, durability, longevity, sustainability and life-cycle cost. The seminar is AIA and RCEP accredited for 1.0 LU/PDH.