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E30 - Steels with galfan zinc-aluminium coating
The excellent corrosion resistance of this product makes it ideal for applications such as doors and garages, HVAC equipment, washing machine casings etc. One example is the structure for this greenhouse.
Galfan is a flat carbon steel product coated on both sides with a zinc-aluminium alloy. The coating is composed of 95% zinc and 5% aluminium and is applied by means of a continuous hot dip galvanising process. Galfan is available in a very wide range of steel grades: steels for cold forming and deep drawing applications, structural steels and High Strength Low Alloy steels.
Advantages
Because of the nature and the particular structure of its coating, galfan is characterised by very good ductility and excellent forming performance. It is therefore recommended for parts requiring severe deep drawing.
The presence of aluminium in the coating makes the corrosion resistance of galfan significantly higher than that of standard hot dip galvanised steel of equivalent thickness. Galfan offers improved edge corrosion resistance.
Applications
Galfanis used in numerous industrial applications, such as:
Construction: structural or trim members, metallic ceilings, partitions and partition panels, doors, guttering, metallic door frames, swimming pools, road signs, greenhouses etc
Domestic appliances: casings of washing machines, tumble dryers, refrigerators etc
Miscellaneous: HVAC equipment, electrical cabinets, tanks, gas pumps, raceways, electric motor casings etc
Recommendations for use
Storage
Galfan is supplied passivated and/or oiled to temporarily limit any risk of white rust formation. During transport and storage, all necessary precautions must be taken to keep the material dry and to prevent the formation of condensation. Improved rust prevention can be obtained by the application of Easyfilm® (please see data sheet E80 for the specific properties of Easyfilm®).
Forming and joining
The forming and joining techniques currently used for uncoated steel sheets are also suitable for galvanised steel. The coating thickness must therefore be compatible with both the desired degree of corrosion protection and the requirements of the forming and welding processes envisaged. Forming performance will be improved if galfan is coated with an Easyfilm® thin organic coating.
Painting
The organic paintability of galfan is very good. Degreasing and a suitable surface treatment are necessary before painting when the material is supplied oiled. Galfan supplied with an Easyfilm® thin organic coating can be painted directly without any surface treatment. However, the paint used must be compatible with the Easyfilm® resin.
Weldability
In electrical resistance welding, the welding current must be suitably regulated and regularly adjusted. Electrode life can be extended by regularly stepping up the welding current and periodically dressing (machining) the electrodes.
Coating weight and typical thickness
Galfan
Coating weight - double sided (g/m²)
Coating thickness (µm per side)
ZA95
95
7.0
ZA130
130
10.0
ZA185
185
14.0
ZA200
200
15.0
ZA255
255
20
ZA300
300
23.0
Brand correspondence
Steels for cold forming and deep drawing applications
HX260LAD +ZA EN 10346, HX300LAD +ZA EN 10346, HX340LAD +ZA EN 10346, HX380LAD +ZA EN 10346, HX420LAD +ZA EN 10346
Max width
0.40 ≤ th < 2.50
800
1500
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HX260LAD +ZA EN 10346
HX260LAD +ZA EN 10346
Thickness (mm)
Min width
Max width
0.40 ≤ th < 2.50
800
1500
HX300LAD +ZA EN 10346
HX300LAD +ZA EN 10346
Thickness (mm)
Min width
Max width
0.40 ≤ th < 2.50
800
1500
HX340LAD +ZA EN 10346
HX340LAD +ZA EN 10346
Thickness (mm)
Min width
Max width
0.40 ≤ th < 2.50
800
1500
HX380LAD +ZA EN 10346
HX380LAD +ZA EN 10346
Thickness (mm)
Min width
Max width
0.40 ≤ th < 2.50
800
1500
HX420LAD +ZA EN 10346
HX420LAD +ZA EN 10346
Thickness (mm)
Min width
Max width
0.40 ≤ th < 2.50
800
1500
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Mechanical properties
Steels for cold forming and deep drawing applications: mechanical properties transverse to the rolling direction Structural steels: mechanical properties in the rolling direction (longitudinal) High strength interstitial free steel: mechanical properties transverse to the rolling direction High Strength Low Alloy steels: mechanical properties transverse to the rolling direction
Steels for cold forming and deep drawing applications
All details provided in the ArcelorMittal Flat Carbon Europe S.A. catalogue are for information purposes only. ArcelorMittal Flat Carbon Europe S.A. reserves the right to change its product range at any time without prior notice.
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