What are the benefits of Hot-Dip Galvanising Light Poles?

Our solar light tower equipment needs to work outdoors for a long time, so the rust-proof performance of the light poles is very important, and the lifting light poles in BIGLUX's solar light towers all adopt hot-dip galvanising process, which greatly improves the rust-proof ability. This ensures the stable operation of your equipment in harsh environments such as construction sites and mines, and reduces the time and cost losses associated with frequent maintenance.

What is hot-dip galvanising?

Hot-dip galvanising is a method of protecting steel parts against corrosion by placing them in a zinc bath that melts at around 500°C. The advantage of hot-dip galvanising is its ability to protect the parts against corrosion by insulating them from water and water. The advantages of hot-dip galvanising are that it is highly corrosion-resistant and provides a good barrier against water and oxygen, but the disadvantages are that it is more expensive. Usually, the thickness of electro-galvanised zinc layer is 5-15μm, while hot-dip galvanised zinc layer is generally above 65μm, or even up to 100μm.

In addition to acting as a physical barrier, the zinc coating also provides cathodic protection to the underlying metal. This means that the zinc sacrificially corrodes instead of the underlying metal, as zinc is more reactive and readily gives up electrons to protect the steel or iron.Therefore, even if the zinc coating is scratched and the underlying metal is exposed, the zinc will continue to provide cathodic protection to the exposed metal, preventing or slowing down the rusting process.

Overall, hot dip galvanizing is an effective and widely used method for preventing rusting of iron or steel, particularly in harsh environments where corrosion is more likely to occur. Therefore, hot dip galvanised light poles are an excellent choice for a vast range of applications such as coastal environments, corrosive industrial locations, mine sites etc.

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The BIGLUX HiSOLO series is hot-dip galvanised to meet the corrosion protection requirements of your mobile light tower. Speak to our professional team today to discuss the right fit for your next project.