Steel products with a matte galvanised layer and a top-notch appearance can be a good option when it comes to deep drawing applications and commercial forming.
A very good choice can be ZINCANNEAL® steel, one of our premium products that’s known not only for its durability but appearance as well. It offers excellent strength and is highly flexible as well.
ZINCANNEAL® steel is hot dipped and coated with zinc/iron alloy that makes it even more reliable. Plus, it can be easily bent, roll formed, painted, and welded as per your requirements. This makes ZINCANNEAL® steel suitable for a variety of applications.
The steel is also coated with a zinc-aluminium coating for extra durability. Moreover, the neat surface makes it more convenient to post paint it.
There are different varieties of ZINCANNEAL® steel being offered at BlueScope Sheet Metal Supplies. They all meet the Australian standards and are completely safe to use. Some of the most popular choices are ZINCANNEAL® G2S steel, ZINCANNEAL® G3NS steel, and ZINCANNEAL® G3NS-E steel.
ZINCANNEAL® G2S steel is mostly used in making electrical cabinets, washing machines, non-exposure automotive panels, door frames, ceiling tiles, and switchboards.
On the other hand, ZINCANNEAL® G3NS steel and ZINCANNEAL® G3NS-E steel are associated with making deep drawing applications.
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Types Of ZINCANNEAL® Steels
ZINCANNEAL® G2S:
- Its thickness ranges from 0.5mm to 2mm.
- The normal coat on this steel is ZF100. However, you can also choose from ZF 80, 45F45, and 60F60.
It is used in commercial forming steel and has a smooth layer to be directly painted on for enhanced appearance and durability.
ZINCANNEAL® G3NS-E steel and G3NS steel:
- Their thickness ranges from 0.6mm to 1.6mm.
- The normal coat on this steel is ZF100. However, you can also choose from others including ZF80 and 60F60.
It has a skin passed surface that makes it suitable for direct paint. Moreover, it comes with non-ageing guarantee so expect it to last for years.
ZINCANNEAL® steel Uses
This steel is used in a variety of applications such as:
- Doors and frames
- Automotive components and panels
- Acoustic ceiling tiles.
- Switchboards
- Painted panels (exposed)
- Washing machines
- Commercial Refrigerators
- Freezers
Standardised Steel
At BlueScope Sheet Metal Supplies, all our steel products abide by the Australian steel standards including ZINCANNEAL® steel
It fulfils standards AS 1365 and AS 1397. This implies that our ZINCANNEAL® G2N, G3NS, and G3NS-E have superior quality and are tested for safe use.
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The Galvanising Process to Make ZINCANNEAL® Steel
The Preparation
This hot dipped galvanised steel is treated with a pickling process first before passing into the galvanising kettle. This cleans the product and makes it ready to form a metallurgic bond with zinc.
Pickling Process
This process is crucial in the making of this steel because it helps scrape off the scale that might contain rust, paint, oil, lubricants or other substances that might contaminate the steel in the future or reduce its life.
After undergoing the pickling process, it is treated with hydrochloric or sulphuric acid. This is known as ‘preparation’.
Fluxing
After the steel has cleared the preparation phase, it undergoes the fluxing stage.
Here, the steel is immersed in a solution of ammonium chloride and zinc in the presence of wetting agents.
The purpose of dipping the steel into this solution is to remove the oxide film that takes place on a highly reactive steel and restricts oxidation before galvanising takes place.
After this, the steel is pulled out and allowed to dry.
Galvanising
Here, the dried steel is passed into a molten zinc solution to form zinc-iron alloy layers on the steel. The trick is to leave the steel inside the solution until the temperature matches that of the molten zinc (445°C to 465°C). This allows a metallurgic bond to form.
The steel is kept dipped into the solution for a specific period of time depending on the amount and volume of the steel being galvanised.
The final product received is highly durable with both internal and external protection.
About BlueScope Sheet Metal Supplies
The demand for steel in the Australian marketplace is on a constant rise. However, there aren’t many steel producers that can meet the required demand or produce high-quality products.
At BlueScope Sheet Metal Supplies, we work hard to ensure we meet and exceed expectations. We work in producing excellent products and enjoy good market standing.
Our unique approach to helping our customers by providing them with honest advice, true guidance, full support, and, of course, the best quality steel products has made us a well-known and reliable name in the industry.
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