Hot-dipped galvanized commercial steel is a carbon steel sheet coated with zinc on both sides using a continuous hot-dip process. This process creates a tightly adhered layer of zinc on each side of the steel sheet through the formation of an iron-zinc alloy bonding layer, which is achieved by a diffusion process while the heated steel strip is in contact with molten zinc.

 

Hot-dipped galvanized steel is one of the most cost-effective, corrosion-resistant sheet materials available. It is ideal for applications requiring superior galvanic protection against corrosion. Additionally, galvanized steel is highly versatile and suitable for most fabrication processes. It can be roll-formed, brake-formed, or lock-seamed and can be joined by various methods, including riveting, soldering, welding, and spot welding.

 

Galvanized steel is available in numerous metallurgical grades, offering different levels of formability and strength to meet diverse application requirements. The standard designation for the basic galvanized product is Commercial Steel (CS). This product is well-suited for applications that require the strength of steel along with the workability needed for bending and moderate forming. It provides the ideal combination of strength and formability for most general-purpose applications.