The holiday season is a time for friends, family, and of course, food. But if you’ve taken the responsibility of preparing a holiday feast for your guests this year, your meal will only be as great as the appliances you have on your side. When it comes to cooking gear, stainless steel is a great option for numerous reasons. Read on to learn why.
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Cheap cooking equipment made from low-quality materials can seriously impede flavor when cooking, which is definitely something you want to avoid when preparing a meal for family and friends on Thanksgiving. Certain types of cookware can leach off their metallic properties into foods while the materials in non-stick pans can actually come off in the food you’re preparing. When you opt for stainless steel cooking equipment, you’ll be able to preserve and enhance the natural flavors of the foods you’re preparing.
High-quality stainless steel cooking equipment will often have an aluminum or copper base, which is added to improve heat transfer. Improved heat transfer ensures that all of your favorite Thanksgiving dishes will be cooked evenly throughout.
When it comes to cooking equipment, stainless steel is one of the most durable materials. While stainless steel cooking equipment can sell at a higher cost initially, it will last for years to come. Stainless steel is extremely tough, and when used in cookware, it will not rust, chip, dent, crack or stain. Stainless can also withstand harsh environments, meaning whatever meals you’ve got planned, it can get the job done. Even better, stainless steel is generally dishwasher safe and can handle being stored in the refrigerator.
Stainless steel is often made with chrome, which joins with oxygen in the air to create a sturdy film over the metal. This film can quickly repair itself when it is damaged, which allows the metal to resist corrosion and rust. This is a great factor considering pots and pans and cutlery can take a real beating in the kitchen!
Stainless steel is highly sought after because it retains its strength at both very high and very low temperatures. Being able to withstand high temperatures is very important when it comes to cooking appliances.
One of the greatest reasons to opt for stainless steel cooking gear is that the material is very hygienic and does not support the growth of bacteria and other pathogens. Better yet, stainless steel is easy to clean and maintain, making post-feast cleanup a breeze. A regular scrub with an all purpose cleaner is all it takes to keep the metal gleaming. Polish it along the grain, rinse and wipe dry and you’re all done.
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The steps in the galvanizing process are as follows:
What are the advantages of galvanized steel?
Many different industries utilize galvanized steel primarily because it has such a wide array of benefits for industries to take advantage of, including having:
Low initial cost compared to most treated steels. In addition, galvanized steel is immediately ready to use when delivered. It does not require additional preparation of the surface, inspections, painting/coatings, etc. sparing companies more costs on their end.
Longer life. With galvanization, a piece of industrial steel is expected to last more than 50 years in average environments, and can last over 20 years with severe water exposure. There is no maintenance required. The increased durability of the steel’s finished product also increases the product’s reliability.
The sacrificial anode ensures that any damaged steel is protected by the surrounding zinc coating. It doesn’t matter if the steel section is completely exposed; the zinc will still corrode first. The coating will corrode preferentially to the steel, creating a sacrificial protection to the areas that are damaged.
Rust resistance from the zinc coating. The iron elements in steel are incredibly prone to rusting, but the addition of zinc acts as a protective buffer between the steel and any moisture or oxygen. Galvanized steel is very protective, including sharp corners and recesses that couldn’t be protected with other coatings, making it resistant to damage.
Different methods of galvanizing
As stated above, there are several different processes for galvanizing steel.
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Hot-Dip Galvanizing
The first and foremost method for galvanization is hot-dip galvanizing. The process is very similar to what the name suggests! In this method, steel or iron is dipped in a molten pool of zinc that maintains a temperature of around 860°F (460 °C). This molten bath begins a metallurgical bond between the zinc and the receiving metal. After the metal is pulled from the bath, it reacts to being exposed to the atmosphere, and the pure zinc mixes with oxygen to form zinc oxide. The zinc-oxide further reacts to carbon dioxide and forms zinc carbonate, which makes up the final protective coating on the material. The tell-tale sign of a hot-dipped galvanized material is the presence of a crystalline-like pattern on the surface, sometimes referred to as “spangle.”
The hot-dipped galvanizing method is an economical choice that can be quickly executed on both simple and complex shapes.
The new coated material can be worked and machined in a similar fashion to uncoated materials. Galvanized steel can be used in high-temperature applications up to 392 °F, but use in temperatures exceeding that level will cause the zinc-carbonate layer to peel off.
Galvannealing
Galvannealing is the outcome of combining the annealing and hot-dip galvanizing processes in order to produce a specialized coating on steel. The process of galvanization is performed via hot-dipping and instantaneous annealing, which produces a matte gray finish.
Galvannealed steel is a zinc-iron alloy product, where the base metal is coated by the hot-dip process, then heated to induce alloying between the molten zinc coating and the steel. The resulting finish is a dull matte surface. Galvannealed steel is conducive to welding and the surface is excellent for paint adhesion.
Pre-galvanizing
Also similar to the hot-dip galvanizing method, but performed at the very first stage of production. Pre-galvanizing is a process that involves rolling the sheet metal through a cleaning agent to quickly prime material for galvanizing. Then, the metal is passed through a pool of molten liquid zinc and is immediately recoiled. The primary advantage of this method is that coils of steel sheet can be rapidly galvanized on a large scale with a more unified coating than the traditional hot-dipped method.
Electrogalvanizing
The most unique of these outlined methods, electrogalvanizing does not involve dipping the material in a molten vat of zinc. Instead, an electric current is introduced to an electrolyte solution that is applied to the steel, which reduces positively charged zinc ions to zinc metal – which is then deposited on the positively charged steel. Like pre-galvanizing, this method is typically done at the first stage of production.
Galvanizing advanced high-strength steel
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What industries utilize galvanized steel?
Galvanized metals are used everywhere!
The bodies of cars and many bicycles are made from galvanized metals. Some drinking water pipes are still made from galvanized steel. Cool rolled sheet metal is also frequently galvanized. Nuts, bolts, tools, and wires of all kinds are now galvanized because it is a cheap process, and helps boost the metal’s lifespan!
Galvanized steel, in particular, is often what is used in modern “steel frame” buildings. Galvanized steel is also used to create structures like balconies, verandahs, staircases, ladders, walkways, and more. Galvanized metal is the ideal choice if your project will live outside after it’s done. Fences, roofs, outdoor walkways, these are all great choices for galvanized metal!
Well, there you have it! With our partner Heidtman Steel, National Galvanizing runs a 245,000-square-foot facility, featuring pickling, galvanizing, galvannealing, and slitting, all in one location, convenient to major markets. This combination of capabilities provides our customers with unparalleled responsiveness to meet the ever-changing demands of today’s market.
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