Zintec
Specification: BS EN 10152:2009 DC01+ZE
Key Features:
- Improved surface finish mild steel
- Finish is very smooth, clean and oil free.
- Tight dimensional accuracy
- Excellent malleability and formability for fabrication processes
- Not recommended for welding
- Large range of sizes and thicknesses from stock
- All zintec material can be sheared in our in house facilities
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Sizes and Thicknesses Stocked
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| 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | |
| 2000 x 1000 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 2000 x 1250 | X | X | |||||
| 2500 x 1250 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 3000 x 1500 | X | X | X | X | X |
All dimensions in millimetres.
These are the sizes which we have in stock at all times available for imeadiate delivery or collection. Other specific lengths available on request. Call us now with your enquiry.
Zintec mild steel sheet, also known as electro-zinc coated mild steel sheet, is a type of steel sheet that has been coated with a layer of zinc through an electrolytic process. The term “Zintec” is a trademarked name commonly used in the United Kingdom to refer to this specific type of coated steel.
The electro-zinc coating process involves immersing the mild steel sheet in an electrolyte solution and applying an electrical current to deposit a layer of zinc onto the surface of the steel. This coating provides enhanced corrosion resistance to the mild steel substrate, protecting it from rust and other forms of oxidation.
Zintec mild steel sheet offers several advantages:
- Corrosion Resistance: With a production coating of zinc deposited on the sheet, the material has a greater resistance to atmospheric moisture and corrosion than untreated mild steel. It is often used internally untreated.
- Formability: Zintec mild steel retains the formability and weldability of untreated mild steel, allowing it to be easily formed, cut, welded, and manipulated to meet specific design requirements.
- Surface Finish: Zintec mild steel typically has a smooth, uniform surface finish, making it suitable for applications where appearance is important, or where further surface treatments such as painting or powder coating are desired.
- Versatility: Zintec mild steel sheet finds a wide range of applications in industries such as automotive, construction, manufacturing, and general fabrication. It is commonly used for panels, enclosures, and other structural or decorative components.
Overall, Zintec mild steel sheet offers a cost-effective solution for applications requiring both the strength of mild steel and the enhanced corrosion resistance provided by the zinc coating.