Summary for hot-dip galvanizing astm a123 Discussion
Hot-dip galvanizing per ASTM A123 is the focus of this brief thread, where Syed Abrar Ali asks for the complete theory of hot-dip galvanizing and zinc electroplating for ASTM A36 structural steel. The only answer shown, from "adv.", does not explain the process in detail but instead points Syed to a list of suggested books as a starting point for learning the subject. No technical comparison or step-by-step guidance is provided in the excerpt, so the practical takeaway is limited: the thread directs the reader to outside reference material rather than giving a full in-thread explanation of ASTM A123 galvanizing or electroplating.
Q. I am doing hot-dip galvanizing as per standard of ASTM A123 of zinc on structural material ASTM A36 I need complete theory of hot-dip galvanizing and zinc electroplating.
Thanks and regards for helping us.
Syed Abrar Ali
Engineer – Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan
2004
A. Hi Syed
Our list of suggested books is a start.
Luck & Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E. RET
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August 18, 2008
I work in an ELECTRIC POLES FACTORY in JEDDAH (SAUDI ARABIA) Galvanizing Plant, and part of AL-YAMAMAH STEEL COMPANY. We use the ASTM A123 standard and my position is QUALITY INSPECTOR.
I need and read the Galvanizing literature please help me for improve skilled in this field
Thanks
RAHAT AWAIS
STEEL – JEDDAH,SAUDI ARABIA
