Zinc Steel Sheet

Zinc steel sheet refers to steel sheet with zinc plating. Zinc plating is relatively low in cost, protective, and beautiful in appearance. It is a common coating for nuts, bolts, washers, metal stampings, automotive parts, and industrial processed parts. Wanzhi Steel is a 13-year-old zinc steel sheet manufacturer. We specialize in the production of galvanized steel sheets, GL steel sheets, ZAM steel sheets, and pre-coated galvanized steel sheets, with a width range of 600-1500mm and customized thickness. Welcome to consult online.

Item	Zinc steel sheet
Width	600-2000mm
Coating	Z10-Z29
Processing Service	Welding, Punching, Cutting, Bending, Decoiling
Grade	SGCH
Spangle Type	Zero Spangle, Mini Spangle, Big Spangle, Small Spangle
Length	1400-1799mm, 1800-2000mm, 2001-3600mm
Zinc Coating	30-275g/m2
Tolerance	Thickness: +/-0.02mm Width:+/-2mm
Package	Waterproof Packing Materials
MOQ	3Tons
Delivery time	15-28 days

What is zinc plating steel?

Zinc plating involves the electrodeposition of a thin coating of zinc metal onto the surface of another metal object, known as a substrate. The zinc coating creates a physical barrier that prevents rust from reaching the underlying metal surface. Zinc is chosen because of its innate ability to fight corrosion.

Plating With Zinc: A Bio-Friendly Alternative

Plating with zinc is a relatively recent process, and it did not gain widespread use until approximately 1980. Prior to that time, cadmium was the preferred metal for electroplating in applications where maximum protection against corrosion was required. However, cadmium is a highly toxic substance that can have a cumulative poisoning effect over an extended period of time.

While zinc cannot quite match cadmium in terms of its anti-corrosion capabilities, it is viewed as a more bio-friendly alternative. These days, the use of cadmium plating is generally restricted to applications where plating with zinc won’t provide sufficient corrosion protection or additional levels of protection are required. However, the use of cadmium in plating operations must comply with current environmental regulations.

What is the difference between zinc and galvanized?

Both zinc plating and galvanizing is an application of zinc plating. The big difference is thickness: zinc plating is normally 0.2 mils thick. Hot dip galvanizing might be 1.0 mil thick – you get over 5 times the protection with galvanizing.

All true galvanizing is hot dip galvanizing. Parts to be galvanized are submerged in molten, liquid zinc; hence the name “hot dip”. After 20 years outdoors a galvanized product will not show signs of rust. The galvanized product will develop a white protective coating (zinc oxide) that adds to its protective properties.

The Step-by-Step Zinc Plating Process

Since this website has already explained the steps of hot-dip galvanizing in detail, we will not repeat them here. Today we will talk about the steps of electro-galvanizing(Zinc plating):

Zinc plating is a relatively complex process that requires a high level of expertise. Equipment required: rectifier, plating station, auxiliary tanks and reservoirs for proper dissolution of zinc anodes. Here is an overview of a typical galvanizing process:

Preparing and cleaning the surface →Preparing the plating solution →Acid zinc →Alkaline zinc →Choosing the appropriate zinc plating procedure（rack plating or Barrel plating ）→Introducing the electrical current→Post-treatment procedure（Passivators and sealants. )

What is sheet steel coated with zinc called?

Galvanized steel is steel that has been coated with zinc on its surface to prevent corrosion and extend its service life. Ordinary steel is made of iron and will rust when exposed to moisture, whether it is rain or ambient humidity. Over time, rust will corrode the steel parts until they fail.

What are zinc sheets used for?

Zinc is a soft metal, Zinc Steel Sheet can create almost any shape, Wanzhi Steel has the ability to process zinc sheets into different curves and shapes, such as corrugated zinc steel sheets, perforated zinc steel sheets, galvanized steel sheets, fence zinc steel sheet.

What is zinc steel used for?

Zinc has been used as a coating to protect steel from corrosion for over 150 years, particularly through hot-dip galvanizing and other forms of zinc coating. In recent years, even pure zinc sheet metal has occasionally been used in roofing and paneling systems.

Is zinc stronger than steel?

Pure zinc is not as hard as steel, and although zinc alloys increase the hardness of the material, it is still stronger than stainless steel. However, zinc is a heavy element and when alloyed with other metals, it can provide better corrosion resistance, stability, dimensional strength, and impact strength.

Zinc vs. Steel vs. aluminum

The properties of these three materials have their own characteristics. For example, steel is known for its high hardness, aluminum is characterized by being light and soft, and zinc is characterized by high stability. But they are all made of metal with a lot of versatility. So what is the price difference between the three?

Benefits of Zinc Plating

Zinc plating doesn’t just provide excellent protection against corrosion. Other key reasons to choose galvanizing include:

• Low cost
• Increased strength
• Low-stress deposit
• Flexibility
• Ductility
• High temperature tolerance
• Control of hydrogen embrittlement
• Friendly to the environment
• Aesthetic appeal

Is zinc more expensive than steel?

While zinc, aluminum, and steel roofing are all more cost-effective than materials like copper, there are differences in price. Of the three materials, zinc is the most expensive, both in terms of material cost and installation cost. This means that zinc may be cost-prohibitive in projects with a limited budget. Aluminum is less expensive, but considering the material price, steel is by far the most cost-effective option.

In addition, steel roofing panels offer a wide range of color options, and we can easily replicate the look of zinc or aluminum at a lower price.

Zinc steel sheet precautions

Although galvanizing has many benefits, it is not suitable for all situations. Specifically, when steel parts are used in temperatures of 500°F or higher, or in tropical marine environments – the steel plate will be corroded extensively.

In addition, metal parts in contact with each other or confined spaces with severe moisture condensation are not reasonable storage and use scenarios.

If you want to maximize its life, you should avoid any of the above situations.

Buy Zinc steel sheet From Wanzhi Steel

We have two hot-dipped galvanizing lines and an electric galvanizing line, which can produce about 300,000 tons of galvanized products per year. At Wanzhi Steel, we promise to offer our clients with quality products. Also, third-party quality inspection is acceptable.

Wanzhi Steel has quality Zinc steel sheets for sale at a factory sale price. More than that, we also supply galvanized coils, galvalume steel sheets and coils, PPGI, and PPGL coils and sheets, corrugated sheets, etc. You can choose according to use purpose, budget, etc. Also, we offer custom solutions to meet special requirements. For more detailed information, please contact us right now.

Below are the quality test reports of our galvanized sheets.