Frequently Asked Questions - Hubbell Galvanizing - It's Us or Rust! Serving the Northeast Since 1968

	What if the article to be galvanized is larger than the dimensions of the galvanizer's kettle? Can it still be galvanized?

Galvanizers can progressively dip such a fabrication or article of steel. They dip one half in the molten zinc bath, remove it, turn it around or over and immerse the other half in the zinc. This method is often erroneously referred to as 'double dipping'.

Q:	How large of a piece can we galvanize?

Q:	Can I paint right over the galvanized coating? If so, what procedure should be followed?

Q:	I'm interested in specifying hot-dip galvanizing for reinforcing steel. Are there any concerns with fabricating rebar after galvanizing?

Q:	What if the article to be galvanized is larger than the dimensions of the galvanizer's kettle? Can it still be galvanized?

Q:	Why do galvanized steel appearances differ from project to project and is there any difference in the corrosion protection offered by the different appearing coatings?

Q:	What causes wet storage stain and how can it be prevented?

Q:	How long can i expect my galvanized steel project to last in service?

Q:	What is "cold" galvanizing?

Q:	Are all zinc-coated systems the same as hot-dip galvanizing?

Q:	What type of corrosion protection does HDG provide?

Q:	Why is HDG superior to paint for corrosion protection?

Q:	How does the cost of hot-dip galvanizing compare to other corrosion protection systems, such as paints?

Q:	What are the specifications governing hot-dip galvanized steel?

Q:	What are the steps in the galvanizing process?

Q:	Why is zinc used in the hot-dip galvanizing process?

Q:	Why should a galvanized product be powder coated?

Q:	How does galvanizing protect steel from corrosion?

Q:	How does powder coat work?

Q:	What's a powder coat finish?

Q:	What is Hot-Dip Galvanizing (HDG)?

What if the article to be galvanized is larger than the dimensions of the galvanizer's kettle? Can it still be galvanized?