Specialized for threaded fasteners

Galvanizing threaded parts requires a specially designed galvanizing line. General purpose
galvanizers will leave excess zinc in the threads, preventing a nut from threading onto the
fastener.Portland Bolt’s specialized galvanizing line will:

 Produce parts faster

 Ensure clean threads for proper nut fit

Portland Bolt galvanizes threaded fasteners all day, every day in our 12′ long x 4′ wide x 7′
deep zinc tank. Our expertise, specialized galvanizing line, and inspection processes ensure
fast delivery times, clean threads, and trouble-free nut fit.

Benefits

Galvanizing offers an exceptional corrosion resistant zinc coating for steel fasteners. The
process provides durability, long service life, and is economical in comparison to other
coating options. Portland Bolt’s unique system developed specifically for threaded fasteners
ensures quality threads and a trouble-free nut fit.

 Hot-dip galvanizing offers long-term protection for fasteners and other steel products.
 Parts are evenly coated for complete coverage.
 Expected service life can exceed 30 years.
 Low life-cycle cost makes galvanizing an economical method of protecting steel.
 Zinc bonds metallurgically to steel providing permanent protection.

How we do it
Watch some of our bolts make the journey from plain black to hot-dip galvanized in this
video that describes the process.

Preparation & Cleaning

 1. Headed bolts are wheelabrated to remove any excess hot forging scale, then
submerged in a caustic soda solution which removes organic material like cutting oil,
and then quickly rinsed in water.
2. Next, the bolts are submerged in sulfuric acid to etch the surface of the steel. This
allows the zinc to penetrate the surface layer of the fastener. Again the bolts are
rinsed.
3. The final preparation phase requires the bolts to be submerged in a flux solution
which facilitates the reaction of the zinc to the steel.

Hot-Dip Galvanizing

1. The coating process involves completely immersing the bolts in a tank containing 70
tons of 840°F molten zinc. The material will remain in the tank until the zinc has
metallurgically bonded to the steel. This time varies depending on the diameter, steel
grade, and a number of other factors.
2. A crane lifts the material while the zinc is still liquid and a high-speed spinner
functions like a centrifuge to remove the excess zinc from the threads. This produces
the highest quality threads and trouble-free nut fit.

Inspection & Packaging

1. Parts are water cooled to solidify the zinc and to allow immediate handling.
2. Each bolt is inspected to ensure all fasteners will take nuts and you will not
experience installation nightmares in the field. Product is packaged professionally and
clearly labeled for easy identification.