A variety of original equipment manufacturing (OEM) products have utilized hot-dip galvanized steel for more than a century because of its outstanding durability and maintenance-free qualities. The trucking and trailer industry is one of these sectors that has utilized such coating because of the harsh and ever-changing environment they are subjected to. Aggressive road salts and constant exposure are extremely corrosive and having a durable coating is a must to extend use and reduce maintenance.
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A look at how hot-dip galvanizing has been used to increase the life and decrease the cost of steel distribution poles, an environmentally-friendly alternative to wooden poles. View Details »