High-Quality Galvanised Sheet Steel Suppliers
Here at South West Steel Supplies Ltd, we supply only the highest quality of mild steel galvanised sheet metals available on the market. Each of our galvanised sheet steel is expertly coated with an advanced protective zinc coating which offers optimal corrosion resistance. As fully accredited steel suppliers, we are specialists within our craft, which means we offer an exceptional service, so we can arrange for your galvanised sheet metal to be sheared to your specific size requirements and folded if required.
Galvanised Sheet Metal Prices And Sizes
We offer the most highly competitive pricing on our range of quality galvanised sheet steel supplies. To enquire about prices, you can request a free no obligation quote or call us to speak to one of our steel specialists. Galvanised sheets are available in 2mtr x 1mtr , 2.5mtr x 1.25mtr & 3mtr x 1.5 mtr. We offer 0.7mm to 3mm thick off-the-shelf. For more specific galvanised sheet metal sizes that we have available, you can view our brochure or simply give us a call to find out more.
What Are Galvanised Steel Sheets?
Galvanised steel sheets are manufactured from a highly durable DX51 grade of steel where the sheets are dipped in hot galvanising which is then coated with a robust layer of protective zinc which increases the sheets’ durability greatly. The protective layer of zinc coating is perfect for combating corrosion and ensures that the galvanised steel sheets retain their shine and colour.
Galvanised sheet metal is used in many different industries including rail, energy plants, oil and gas, and more. Ultimately, because of the properties of the material, galvanised sheet metal can be used for many industrial applications and general fabrications and has excellent machinability and formability.
To enquire about our range of galvanised steel sheets and how they can benefit your project, give us a call now.
Galvanised Sheet Metal FAQs
- Low maintenance – Because of the durability of the coating, galvanised steel requires less maintenance than other steel coatings, which could actually be more cost-effective in the long term as it requires less maintenance and guarantees longevity.
- Long-lasting – Galvanised sheet metal can last over 50 years in more rural environments and 25 years plus for more urbanised and coastal areas.
- Highly durable – Galvanised sheet steel coating has a strong zinc coating and unique metallurgical structure which combined, give the steel its high levels of robustness. Hot dip galvanised clean steel that is thicker than 6mm when applied to molten zinc will develop a minimum mean coating of 85 microns which is what creates such a high corrosion performance.
- Sustainable – Galvanised sheet metals’ long term durability means less need for maintenance and frequent replacements which equates to lesser negative impacts on the environment through heavy production.
Paintwork is not best suited to galvanised sheet metal as the layer of protective zinc is not compatible with paintwork. There are ways where you can work around this if you wish to apply paintwork to your galvanised steel sheets. You can remove any build-up of dirt, and then you can wipe the surface with white vinegar which can achieve better levels of paint adhesion.
Galvanised steel is weldable, however, this is quite tricky due to the zinc coating property. To successfully have galvanised steel weld, a skilled welder will need to carry out the job where the most common method will be to remove the zinc coating from the welding area.
Due to the zinc coating of hot-dipped galvanised steel, galvanised sheet metal will take a long time to rust, but will end up eventually rusting. Here’s a general estimation of when rust can expect to occur in galvanised sheet metal
- Galvanised steel in wet environments – 10 years
- Galvanised steel with relative humidity of 100% – 35 years
- Galvanised steel with relative humidity below 60% – 200 years
Galvanised steel is considered to be resistant to mechanical scratches and is not easily scratched due to the protective zinc coating. Although scratches are still possible, even when scratched the zinc coating layer will protect the underlying sheets.
Yes, we deliver all of our steel products. We can supply our high-quality galvanised sheet metal throughout the South West. So if you are searching for ‘galvanised sheet metal near me’, and are located within the South West, you can rely on South West Steel Supplies for a fast delivery time.
Galvanised Sheet Metal Suppliers That You Can Trust
We are trusted and highly reputable galvanised sheet metal suppliers servicing Bristol and the South West and can ensure that you receive only the highest-grade galvanised sheet steel for your project. As industry experts with years of experience, we are confident that we can provide you with a first-class service, whether that be through the quality of our steel products or our fast delivery time throughout the South West.
If you want to enquire about our galvanised sheet metal or any other products within our vast steel range, get a free quote now or call our steel experts today.