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Understanding the Two-fold Protective Nature of Zinc
One of zinc’s greatest properties is its ability to protect steel from corrosion. For decades, zinc has played an integral role in safeguarding the core of our nation’s infrastructure—from the largest transmission towers to the most critical bridge and highway assets. Let’s learn a bit about the phenomenon of corrosion and the dual protection provided by the element.
5 Interesting Facts about Anodizing
The anodizing process provides effective corrosion protection – and maintains a colorful history.
Welding After Hot-Dip Galvanizing
All commonly practiced welding and cutting techniques can be used on galvanized steel (see American Welding Society’s [AWS] specification D – 19.0, Welding Zinc-Coated Steel). Welding on galvanized steel is usually necessary if the final structure is too large to be dipped in a galvanizing bath or for structures that must be welded in the field.
What is the Best Material for Utility Poles?
They’re a familiar sight – they line city blocks and country roads, carrying powerlines and serving utilities. Utility poles come in a variety of materials and designs, but what material actually provides the best combination of performance, cost, and environmental impact reduction?
Big news for small components: Introducing Texas’ newest and best option for small to medium sized parts.
We’re pleased to bring state-of-the-art spin galvanizing capabilities to our AZZ Galvanizing-Houston facility.
A Series: Improving Total Lifetime Value of Data Centers through Power Usage Efficiency (PUE) Reduction
Managing cooling and power efficiencies has been challenging for data center designers for quite some time. This is due to the significant loads required for the centers to operate effectively. IT equipment manufactured today is substantially smaller and faster, but more importantly to designers, the power density of the system is high, therefore generating significant excess heat. Temperature increases in data centers are a risk to reliability.
A Series: Scalable Data Center Solutions through Modular Design
Technology is rapidly changing how an expansive segment of businesses are leveraging IT solutions to be more efficient and effective. Conversely, data center growth statistics are projecting significant increases per year for the foreseeable future.[1]
A Series: The Increasing Demand for Data Centers and Sustainable Design
Cloud service infrastructure, either centralized or distributed, is required for the growing demand and the information that it generates. To sustain this growth trajectory, more data centers are required.
5 Reasons to Choose Spin Galvanizing from AZZ
Smaller components can play a large role in maintaining a structure’s integrity and long-term performance. We have perfected the spin/centrifuge process resulting in galvanizing excellence for small parts, fasteners, nails, staples, and structural pieces.
The Protective Properties of Powder Coating
Rugged and durable powder coating stands up to a vast array of harsh environments – from corrosive conditions to high-impact applications.
AZZ’s Ballistic Resistance Enclosures for Protection of Vulnerable Electrical Systems
To defend against physical attack where the grid is vulnerable to disruption, AZZ introduced ArmArrest™ with multiple design options for various applications including data centers, power distribution centers, control centers, and transmission stations.
AGA Awards: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Airports have the potential to offer much more than simply transportation, and the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) embodies an innovative and functional approach to air travel.
Roll Out of High Integrity RuggedSpec II Enclosures
After many months of design and testing, we are excited to announce the arrival of the RuggedSpec II™ Packaged Equipment Center™.
Design Considerations for Hot-Dip Galvanizing: Hole Sizes
When the decision is made to hot-dip galvanize, it is important to consider all aspects of the project, down to the smallest hole.
Galvanizing Applications: Agricultural Equipment
Life in agriculture can be tough. The days are long, the work is difficult, yet rewarding, and there are countless challenges that need to be consistently met head on and overcome. One thing a farmer shouldn’t have to worry about, however, is their equipment, and the best way to protect it is by using galvanized steel.
Renewables: Getting online faster. Staying online longer.
Renewable energy is fast becoming a prominent part of the U.S. energy capacity mix. AZZ is at the forefront of this ever-growing technology, with solutions to support long-term operations.
Design Considerations for Galvanizing: Fasteners, Bolts and Nails
Perhaps the most critical choice made in the design of connections is how to protect the fasteners from corrosion. Hot-dip galvanizing delivers long-term, maintenance-free corrosion protection in a variety of exposure conditions.
Small Bore In Situ Nozzle Repairs During Pressure Equipment Turnarounds
Whether the nozzles needs to be repaired emergently or replaced in a planned turnaround, AZZ Specialty Welding has unparalleled innovative leadership in weld metal overlay technology backed by proven results.
Galvanizing Applications: Fencing
Fences are a staple in many aspects of society and particularly in agriculture, where they’re tasked with the protection of livestock and vulnerable crops or equipment. However, they’re not invincible. Wood rots, steel rusts, and stone cracks.
Unifuse HF40™ Erosion Resistant Overlay for Circulating Fluidized Bed Boilers – The Weldable Hardfacing
AZZ’s proprietary HF40™ overlay is a Fe-Cr-C-Zr hardfacing alloy with approximately 20% chromium (Cr) that provides exceptional resistance to erosion and wear as well as erosion/corrosion attack.
Design Considerations for Galvanizing: Distortion and Warping
With proper consideration and understanding of how the hot-dip galvanizing process affects steel, asymmetrical designs or structures containing sections of unequal thickness can be successfully galvanized, as can fabrications where cold-working techniques (bending, hole-punching, rolling, shearing) are employed.
AZZ is at the forefront of renewable energy, with solutions to support growing investments across the grid
The shift towards renewable energy requires upgrades to the generation, transmission, and distribution of green energy. AZZ is ideally positioned to take advantage of this renewable secular growth trend.
Mitigating Atmospheric Distillation Unit Corrosion through Machine Insitu Methods
AZZ Specialty Welding can develop code acceptable corrosion resistant overlay (CRO) repair strategy with machine applied weld deposit to upgrade metallurgies in lieu of plate replacements, sheet lining, window cut outs in the vessel, or high dilution manual weld deposits.
How Hot-Dip Galvanizing Works
Let’s take a look at the galvanizing process from start to finish.