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Project Record On Color-Coated Galvanized Coils Exported To Belize

This case study documents the project collaboration process for Wanzhi Steel to export color-coated galvanized coils to Belize, a country in Central America. The transaction involved three colors of color-coated galvanized coils, totaling 483 tons, for use in the local construction industry in Belize.

Wooden piles fixed ready for shipping

Wooden piles fixed ready for shipping

Transportation and delivery

Transportation and delivery

Customer Background

Our client, Belize Building Solutions Ltd., is the largest importer of building materials in Belize. Founded in 2010, the company specializes in providing high-quality building materials to the local construction industry. The company operates three large warehouses in Belize City and generates annual revenue exceeding US$20 million. They were introduced to us by a client in Honduras and expressed their interest in becoming a long-term partner if they were satisfied with the partnership.

Product Specifications Details

(1) Substrate Material: DC01 Cold-Rolled Galvanized Coil.

(2) Zinc Layer Weight: 60g/m² (Both Sides).

(3) Coating Type: Polyester Coating (PE).

(4) Compliant Standard: ASTM A653/A653M.

Specific product specifications

Colors Thickness (mm) Width (mm) Coil weight (kg) Quantity (tons) Surface treatment
Red 0.35 1000 3000-3500 150 Glossy
Blue 0.45 1200 3500-4000 200 Embossed
Dark Gray 0.50 1250 4000-4500 133 Glossy
Red color coated coil production

Red color coated coil production

Dark gray in production

Dark gray in production

Production Process

  • Raw Material Procurement: High-quality DC01 cold-rolled coils are continuously hot-dip galvanized, with the zinc coating strictly controlled at 60 ± 5 g/m².
  • Pretreatment: Degreasing and cleaning, chemical conversion treatment, and high-temperature drying.
  • Coating Process: A three-coat, two-bake process is used, with a primer thickness of 5-7 μm and a topcoat thickness of 15-20 μm. Curing temperature is 220-240°C.

Quality Inspection

  • Laboratory testing items: Salt spray test (1000 hours), bend test (T-bend test), impact test, hardness test (pencil hardness method).
  • On-site testing items: Full surface quality inspection of each roll, thickness measurement (at the beginning, middle, and end of each roll), width tolerance inspection (±1mm), color card comparison.
Impact test

Impact test

RAL5010 color comparison

RAL5010 color comparison

RAL3020 color comparison

RAL3020 color comparison

Packaging solutions

  • Inner Packaging: Each roll is wrapped with three layers of rust-proof paper, and the core is fitted with plastic end caps.
  • Outer Packaging: Steel strapping, with a wooden pallet as the bottom.
  • Labeling Requirements: Waterproof label with product information, hazardous material label (for ocean shipping), and lifting mark.

Logistics and transportation

Shipping Route

Departs from Qingdao Port, Shandong Province, destination: Belize City Port, transit port: Colon Port, Panama.

Shipping Method

Ocean Freight (40-foot high cube). Estimated Transit Time: 35-40 days. Marine Insurance: 110% of the cargo value.

Customs Clearance Documents

Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Quality Certificate, Ocean Bill of Lading.

Prepare packaging

Prepare packaging

PE film and kraft paper inner packaging

PE film and Kraft paper inner packaging

outer packaging

outer packaging

Customer Feedback

We are extremely pleased with your color-coated coils. The product quality, especially the color consistency and coating durability, exceeded our expectations in Belize’s humid climate. The packaging was secure and reliable. All documentation was complete, and customs clearance was smooth. Delivery was on time.

Your team performed an excellent job. Based on this successful collaboration, we plan to place another order within three months and explore additional color options. We look forward to a long-term partnership!

Final Words

If you are also interested in color-coated galvanized steel coils, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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