Guide

Hot-dip galvanizing vs. powder coating: which surface fits?

For steel containers, the surface decides corrosion protection, look and service life. We combine the right processes depending on the application – from paint and powder coating to hot-dip galvanizing to DIN EN ISO 1461. This guide helps you choose.

Hot-dip galvanizing

Dip galvanizing to DIN EN ISO 1461 – the most robust corrosion protection.

  • Protects edges, cavities and weld seams too.
  • Very long protection, low maintenance.
  • Ideal for wet, harsh or outdoor use (e.g. RCA, pool boxes).

Powder coating

Electrostatically applied, baked powder – a closed, robust finish.

  • Even, impact-resistant surface.
  • Large colour choice (RAL and special colours).
  • Good for a defined look and indoor use.

Paint

Single-coat synthetic resin paint in the airless process – the economical standard.

  • Standard RAL 7005 grey or RAL 6011 green.
  • Priming and zinc phosphating on request.
  • Special colours possible.

Duplex: the best of both

In the duplex system the part is first hot-dip galvanized and then painted or powder coated. The zinc layer protects from below, the coating from above – giving a particularly long service life with free colour choice. Useful wherever maximum lifetime and a defined look are required.

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Quick decision

  • Wet / chips / coolant / outdoor: hot-dip galvanizing.
  • Defined look / colour / indoor: powder coating.
  • Economical / standard: paint RAL 7005 or 6011.
  • Maximum service life: duplex (galvanized + coated).
Advice

Which surface for your application?

Tell us the medium, environment and desired look – we recommend the right surface for your containers.