Allied's Flo-Coat 50 galvanized steel tubing is the product of choice for carports and other portable buildings. The unique in-line Flo-Coat process provides a triple layer of corrosion protection that stands the test of time

The process begins with flat strip steel, which is cold-formed and electric-resistance or induction welded. After welding the tube goes through three coating baths. The first coating bath bonds zinc to the hot tubing and is followed by a conversion coating. As the tube goes through the conversion coating bath, the process chemically changes the zinc already on the surface of the tube. The compounds which are formed make the zinc even less subject to corrosion than unprotected zinc. This conversion coating also provides another layer of protection for longer resistance to white rust corrosion.

The excess solution is then removed from the tube and the tube is dried to prepare its third and final protective coating bath... an application of a clear organic polymer to give the tube superior corrosion resistance, added aesthetic appeal and long-lasting surface brightness. The result is a smooth, shiny end product appearance that is unmatched in terms of  strength and durability - it will not oxidize or "gray down" with age, nor will the coating flake off during fabrication operations.

We guarantee a minimum 50,000 psi yield strength with Flo-Coat 50. The Flo-Coat manufacturing process not only protects the tubing, it also further strengthens it. The cold-forming, then heating and quick cooling of the tubing, enhances the mechanical properties-  providing increased structural rigidity and greater impact resistance.

Flo-Coat products have several advantages over pregalvanized products when performing secondary operations.

1. Many precoated products contain aluminum in the coating which hardens with age. Fabrication must therefore be minimized to eliminate coating separation from the substrate. Flo-Coat 50 tubing withstands the bending and forming required for metal structures without flaking or chipping.
    

2. Allied's manufacturing process delivers uniform mechanical/physical properties on a consistent basis. This consistency (especially during bending operations) allows the manufacturer/fabricator to save a great deal of time and money during tube processing operations. The resulting savings mean lower overall production costs.

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