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07 March 2014

Prevent Corrosion On Metals With Help Of Los Angeles Metalizing Contractors

By Serena Price


Metals suffer from the effects of moisture and oxygen, and they require protection to prevent corrosion or rusting. Corrosion is a serious problem, which affects the structural integrity of structures build with metals like steel, iron, and copper. Although corrosion and rusting are things people try to avoid, they eventually have to deal with them head on. A Los Angeles metalizing contractor can help you protect metal structures by coating the surfaces before installation.

Corrosion and pitting can occur on metals eroding the surfaces and weakening them. This is a prevalent problem in manufacturing and industrial environment because metals have to be of good strength and sturdiness. The susceptibility of metal decay creates a lot of concern, and this is why various corrosion prevention methods are applied including metallization.

The coating can be done right on site or at the hardware before you purchase them. Coating provides a protective barrier from the elements, which cause damage to metal surfaces. The contractors can help you select a coating, which can give the best performance and costs you affordably. Metallization offers a superior corrosion protection when it is compared to painting.

The process of metallization may be applied on steel of every size and shape before installation or even after installation. The nails you use can be metalized through coating with zinc to prevent them from rusting. Things such as bolts, nuts, and other metallic parts are also coated to protect the surfaces. In zinc metallization, proper surface preparation is done by sandblasting.

After the abrasive blasting to remove scales and corroded surfaces, aluminium wire or a zinc wire is melted continuously by using an electric arc spray. A gas flame-spraying gun may also be used to melt the aluminum or zinc. When melted, the droplets are deposited onto the metal steel surfaces to form the coating. The zinc metallization acts as both a barrier coating as well as galvanic coat.

Structures such as bridges and other metal components require frequent blasting to remove the old paint coating. Blasting applies high velocity particles to wear out the old paint and allow the surfaces to be painted with new painting. But when you use the metallization coat, it is almost maintenance free. You do not have to struggle with aspects such as recoating or repainting.

As the vaporized metal condenses on the metalwork piece, it forms a thin metal coat film, which forms the coating of the metal. As the vaporized metal substance deposits on the work piece metal, it is rotated so that uniform coating is obtained. This method is done within a vacuum and the coating metal is heated by extremely high temperatures till it starts to evaporate.

The technique can be used in materials such as ceramic, plastic, and glass coating. The pieces, which are being coated, have to be spotlessly clean to prevent any flaws in the coat adhesion. A thin uniform film coat is produced on the surfaces of the metal to protect it from corrosion and rusting. A Los Angeles metalizing contractor can enhance the lifespan of your metal structures as well as promote structural integrity.




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