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Moreover, at the end of the life cycle the product can be completely recycled into a new fusion, without releasing any rust.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/header><\/div>[vc_column_text]<strong>The main advantages of the hot dip galvanizing are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lower initial cost<\/strong><br \/>\nHot dip galvanization, in general, has very competitive costs when compared to other forms of protection specified in the steel protection. The cost of applying coatings that require intensive labour, such as painting, has grown more than the implementation costs (in factory) of hot dip galvanizing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Small maintenance\/ lower cost on a long term<\/strong><br \/>\nEven in cases where the initial cost of the hot dip galvanizing is higher than the alternative coatings, the galvanization presents smaller maintenance costs over the life time of the component\/ structure. 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By contrast, traditional organic coatings should be applied on clean surfaces with abrasive blasting (in general, according to norm ISO 8501-17, in level Sa 2 \u00bd, or superior) and inspected. Additionally, the application of organic coatings is limited in terms of environmental conditions and humidity relative at the time of the application. This adds a cost in the application of a robust painting system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Adherence<\/strong><br \/>\nThe coating obtained by hot dip galvanizing is metallurgically bound to the steel substrate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Environmental contamination<\/strong><br \/>\nThe coating is non toxic and contains no volatile substances.<br \/>\nSpeed in applying the coating. A protective coating is applied in minutes. A traditional paint system can take several days. 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