Read more about the article Zinc Key to Wire Rope Life, Reliability in Africa’s Harshest Environments
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Zinc Key to Wire Rope Life, Reliability in Africa’s Harshest Environments

Zinc coatings are the unsung heroes of infrastructure resilience. Whether it is Galfan resisting mine conditions or galvanized zinc shielding harbour cranes from sea salt, zinc does not just stop…

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Read more about the article Why Hot Dip Galvanized Wire is Vital to Construction and Industry
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Why Hot Dip Galvanized Wire is Vital to Construction and Industry

Hot dip galvanized wire is one of those essential materials that quietly supports construction, infrastructure, and manufacturing in every part of the world. In Africa, where climatic and environmental challenges…

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Read more about the article Can ISO 19277 Change the Fight Against Corrosion Under Insulation?
Fighting Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) in pipelines and tanks is the bane of plant engineers

Can ISO 19277 Change the Fight Against Corrosion Under Insulation?

Fighting Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) is the bane of plant engineers in the oil & gas sectors, and generally other heavy industries. In the interview below, Hempel’s Business Development Manager…

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Read more about the article The Role of Zinc Coatings in Advanced Corrosion Protection
Rebar can best be protected by means of hot dip galvanizing. Pic by Ricardo Gomez Angel, Unsplash

The Role of Zinc Coatings in Advanced Corrosion Protection

"Zinc rich regions corrode first, protecting exposed steel, while the aluminium remains largely unaffected until the zinc is depleted, at which point aluminium oxidation products form a durable barrier layer."…

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Read more about the article Zinc is a Potent Protector of Infrastructure
Critical electrical infrastructure on the coast must have zinc galvanised parts to last for 30 years

Zinc is a Potent Protector of Infrastructure

Zinc’s unique effectiveness lies in its dual protective action. Applied as a coating, it provides a physical barrier between steel and corrosive environments. Steel remains the backbone of South Africa’s…

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