Metallizing

Metallizing is one of the thermal spray processes. The term "metallizing" most often refers to the use of wire flame spraying or electric arc spraying of active metal coatings, zinc, aluminum, or an alloy of these two metals, onto steel to prevent corrosion. The protective coating is an alternative to painting or galvanizing and is best known for very long service life, even in the harshest environments. A long service life translates into a long time until first coating maintenance -- often more than 30 years. In turn, less maintenance means a lower life-cycle-cost for metallizing as compared with other coatings.

Wind Energy Tower

Projects such as this Wind Energy Tower (right) would be difficult to accommodate within a galvanizing kettle - however, Zinc Thermal Spray applied in shop, provided not only a controlled application environment, but also long term corrosion protection for all components of this project!

Metallizing Fabricated Components

Fabricated components which were not fabricated of adequate materials thickness to withstand the rigors of hot dip galvanizing were a perfect candidate for metallizing - they are then afforded an excellent corrosion protection without concern for warpage or distortion to the product.

Metallizing Large Girders, Beams, and Structural Steel

As well, large beams/girders and other structural steel, often used in bridges and highways often cannot be accommodated within a hot dip galvanizing kettle, can be metallized to provide many years of corrosion free service!

Metallizing Equipment, Expertise and Facilities

At G3 Galvanizing Limited, we have the equipment, expertise and facilities to service all of your metallizing projects!