Both methods add a protective layer of zinc to the steel. Zinc protects the steel by sacrificing itself – called a “sacrificial anode”. When exposed to the atmosphere, the pure zinc (Zn) reacts with oxygen (O2) to form zinc oxide (ZnO), which further reacts with carbon dioxide (CO2) to form zinc carbonate (ZnCO3), a usually dull grey, fairly strong material that stops further corrosion in many circumstances, protecting the steel below from the elements. Zinc is also able to protect at a distance. All of the surface need not be covered with zinc. Ships attach large blocks of zinc to the hulls to protect the hull from corrosion. Ships need not cover the hull with zinc anodes. They are placed near and in electrical contact with the hull.

Galvanisation is when a protective zinc coating is applied to steel or iron, to prevent rusting. The most common method is hot-dip galvanising. This is when metal parts are fully submerged in a bath of molten zinc. Zinc plating (also known as electro-galvanising) is a process where zinc is applied by using a current of electricity. While is does provide some rust protection, its thinner coating is not as rust resistant as hot dip galvanising. Its main advantage is it is cheaper and easier to weld. Be careful when choosing your product! The fact that it says ‘galvanised’ doesn’t mean it’s ‘hot dip galvanised’. Electro-galvanising is another term for zinc plating. So when you see ‘galvanised’ use your newly acquired knowledge to make sure it is hot dip galvanised and not electro-galvanised.

Turnbuckle is a piece of hardware used to eliminate slack and adjust tension in ropes, cables, or other tensioning systems. They are adjustable devices composed of three main components: the main body, the right-hand threaded end joint and the left-hand threaded end joint.

When you need to relocate, disassemble or replace industrial equipment safely, you need a dedicated rigging and cargo service. RF is your source for safe transportation, experienced installation and overall efficient operations aimed at reducing downtime. Learn more about equipment assembly and how to benefit from working with industry-leading assembly teams.

Replacing welding safety helmets batteries seems challenging, but with knowledge and practice, this task will become easier to manage. This is the detailed information. So, how to replace the battery in the welding helmet? The following are the necessary steps.

There are many different options when choosing welding helmets and gloves. Many products are similar in appearance but different specifications, so it is difficult to understand the price difference. Factors such as viewing area size, sensor and optical level are all factors that need to be considered. We outline the key things to consider when choosing welding helmets and gloves, and how we choose the top ten automatic blackening welding helmets on the market today.

What are the outstanding advantages of latch and lock?RF provides a variety of latches and locks and consumables for all your metal or wooden gates, truck trailers, tool boxes and heavy machinery. We provide a variety of styles for you to choose from, such as spring latch, toggle clamp, barrel bolt

Hauling cargo for work or play demands the best equipment. Without it, safety is compromised and the cargo could be lost and lives endangered. At RF Industrial Products, we believe that safety is in the details, which is why we design the highest quality tie-down hardware in the industry. We have over 4,000 products in our catalog and are confident that we can provide the right piece of hardware for you.