The source of the term “galvanizing” is not really related to protecting steel from corrosion. The term was derived from the name of Italian physiologist Luigi Galvani, who discovered the effects of ...

Liquid metal embrittlement occurs because of the impact of the molten metal (zinc in the case of galvanizing) on vulnerable steels. Stainless steel experiences the most common liquid metal ...

Steel structures face constant exposure to moisture, pollutants, abrasion, and temperature shifts. Over time, these factors lead to corrosion, reducing the strength and safety of bridges, utility ...

HANCEVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Birmingham Fastener, a full-service manufacturer and distributor of fasteners, has launched ZincFast, a new company dedicated to providing high-quality, ...

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ), the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions in North America, today announced that it has ...