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Need a finish like galvanizing, but black

Q. Is there a coating/finishing application that results in a finish that is black in color and would protect metal tubing in an outdoor environment similar to galvanizing.

Michael Huff
equipment mfgr. - Greenwood, Indiana, USA
2003

A. E-COAT, BLACK IN COLOR, CAN BE APPLIED ON STEEL PIPE. APPROX 500 HOUR LIFE INASTM B117 SALT SPRAY. LONGER IF NECESSARY.

W.C.LITZINGER
PLATING - DAYTON, OHIO
2003

A. Hi Michael. I suppose it depends on exactly how we parse your question -- because nothing protects metal tubing in an outdoor environment to the degree that galvanizing does, of course. Galvanizing has lasted 75 years and more with no maintenance despite mechanical abuse.

But galvanneal or zinc plating followed by Kynar or by black powder coating should come pretty close. Good luck.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
April 30, 2013

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