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Lake Tahoe, Nevada is a top destination for winter skiing. One of the many resorts is Mt. Rose – Ski Tahoe located twenty minutes from Reno, Nevada with a base elevation of 8,260 feet. Over the past two seasons, this resort has seen a heavy increase in growth, due to people engaging more in outdoor activities. With this growth, Mt. Rose was able to install a new ski lift, giving customers new trail additions. The lift called Lakeview Express provides customers with views of Lake Tahoe to the Southwest and to the North, a panoramic view of Reno, NV.
The lift and line towers were fabricated by Leitner-Poma of America in Grand Junction, Colorado. Leitner utilized hot-dip galvanized steel for the line towers, rocker arms, catwalks, and rails that make up the new Lakeview Express lift. All parts above are galvanized externally and internally due to the extremely harsh environment of subzero temperatures, constant contact with snow, rain, ice, and winds blowing over eighty miles an hour at the summit.
Hot-dip galvanizing was the superior choice with the metallurgical reaction of the steel and zinc creating a moisture resistant barrier allowing the Lakeview Express lift to service Mt Rose – Ski Tahoe customers for decades to come.
The southeastern United States, with its picturesque coastal landscapes and vibrant industrial hubs, faces a unique challenge: corrosion. The region’s high humidity, frequent rainfall, and proximity to the ocean make it a prime breeding ground for rust and deterioration. However, there is a formidable solution that has proven its mettle time and time again – hot-dip galvanizing.
By immersing metal in molten zinc, hot-dip galvanizing creates a protective barrier that shields against the corrosive forces of the Southeast’s environment.
Hot-dip galvanizing provides unmatched corrosion resistance, making it an ideal choice for the Southeast. The zinc coating acts as a sacrificial barrier, corroding preferentially to the underlying metal. This sacrificial protection ensures the preservation of structures and equipment by shielding them from the damaging effects of rust and deterioration.
The Southeast’s coastal areas and high humidity levels make hot-dip galvanizing even more crucial. It protects against saltwater exposure, humidity, and airborne pollutants. The zinc coating’s resilience in harsh coastal conditions and high humidity environments ensures the longevity and durability of structures, bridges, marine applications, and offshore installations.
Hot-dip galvanizing not only prevents corrosion but also offers long-term cost savings. Structures and equipment that undergo galvanizing require minimal maintenance, reducing the need for frequent inspections, repairs, and repainting. Additionally, the recyclability of zinc aligns with sustainable practices, reducing the environmental impact and contributing to a more sustainable future.
Hot-dip galvanizing is the go-to solution for preventing corrosion in the Southeastern United States. Its unmatched corrosion resistance, ability to withstand coastal environments and high humidity, and long-term cost savings make it an essential protective measure for metal structures and equipment. By choosing hot-dip galvanizing, businesses and infrastructure projects can ensure the longevity, safety, and sustainability of their assets in the face of corrosion.
Constructed in 2019 and equipped with the latest advancements in the industry, AZZ Galvanizing – South Carolina’s commitment to providing high-quality hot-dip galvanizing services has already earned it a reputation as a leading coatings provider in the Southeast.
Touting the largest galvanizing kettle along the East Coast and a 25-ton crane system, AZZ’s highly automated facility can easily move and dip the region’s largest structures. From transmission and cellular towers to components such as girders, beams and support columns, we’re equipped and ready for the most challenging projects.
Ready to make AZZ your hot-dip galvanizing partner? Contact us today to get started!
The Hippo Hopper self-dumpster has various applications for industrial and construction related waste and debris. Much of the debris is recyclable and requires single product containment for various material to be picked up by a recycling company.
Material such as metal shavings, wood products, wire, plastics, dross, filters, and bulk material mixing are just a few options that can be captured for recycle. These can be offered as well with lids, tarps, winches, and casters/wheels to provide multiple access to working surfaces and environments.
A hot-dip galvanized product was missing from their traditional painted inventory. After customer demand required a galvanized product, they decided to pursue adding HDG to the product line. Some discussion was required to have proper prep for the HDG process to satisfy all parties involved including the end user. Due to the extension of a hot-dip galvanized offered product line the company has increased sales and exposure to existing and new customers in their industry.
Designed and constructed by students at the University of Kansas School of Architecture, this structure acts as a gateway entrance to a prairie on the site of the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center in Topeka, Kansas. The design of the structure stems from the Kansas state bird, the Western Meadowlark, as well as other pollinator species native to Kansas prairies. The incorporation of these elements offers the children visiting the museum a chance to learn about the various pollinators that exist within the prairie. Furthermore, to withstand prescribed burns of the prairie, the entirety of the structure is composed of steel. To ensure this pavilion would remain at the museum for many years to come, the steel structure was specified to be hot-dip galvanized.
This project stands as an important component of a children’s museum, therefore protecting the steel from corrosion in the reach of children was a major safety priority. In addition, galvanizing allows for maximizing structural longevity for future generations to enjoy. This leads to less maintenance during the lifespan of the project. The hot-dip galvanizing finish compliments the lighter aesthetic of the prairie landscape as opposed to the darker finish of an ungalvanized structure.
Compared to alternative coating methods, galvanizing is the best option for addressing the requirements of the Pollinator Pavilion. Hot-dip galvanizing adds a thicker layer of zinc compared to other metallic finishes such as electroplating. This is a necessary step for the outdoor setting as a protective measure against the elements. However, there were challenges that came with galvanizing this project. The largest piece of the structure is composed of welded connections, forming one continuous piece that was much taller than the zinc kettle at the galvanizing plant in Kansas City. This posed the challenge of needing to progressively dip this piece to be sufficiently coated, adding extra steps to the process, and requiring extra attention to detail. Fortunately, the crew at the galvanizing plant were able to help the students achieve optimum coverage of their project.
The result of the hot-dip galvanizing process of the Pollinator Pavilion offers an interactive and educational experience in an environment that caters to the imagination and curiosity of children. By resisting corrosion, the structure will not only be considered safe for the visitors of the museum, but it will also remain present for future generations. Despite the challenges that arose during the process, hot-dip galvanizing proved to be a necessary factor of the project that promises safety and longevity.
When metal gratings are hot-dip galvanized, they receive a durable and long-lasting protective coating that helps to prevent corrosion and rusting.
Environmentally friendly: Zinc is a natural and abundant element that can be recycled indefinitely without losing its properties. This makes hot dip galvanizing an environmentally friendly choice for protecting metal gratings.
In conclusion, hot dip galvanizing is a proven and effective way to protect metal gratings from corrosion, wear, and other types of damage. Whether used in industrial, commercial, or public infrastructure projects, galvanized metal gratings offer durability, low maintenance, and long-lasting protection.
