ZAM^®'S PERFORATED/CUT EDGE PROTECTION

Superior Protection Through Corrosion Resistant Cut Edges

ZAM^® has superior cut-edge protection for sheet metal. This unique steel coating develops thin film corrosion by-products that are remarkably rust resistant - even over cut edges. This cut edge corrosion-resistance attribute can extend the life of the base metal and coating by many years by preventing corrosion where most coated products are the weakest. It also allows ZAM^® to be used where particular applications previously lent themselves to post-dipping or heavy galvanized coatings.

Cut Edge Protection for Sheet Metal

Excellent corrosion resistance is achieved on the cut edge of ZAM^® with a fine zinc protective film that contains Al and Mg leaching from the coating layer, as demonstrated here. This protective layer acts as a cut-edge corrosion treatment, with the thin zinc layer adapting to the edge's shape and size.

Cut Edge Protection Over Time

ZAM^® offers superior corrosion resistance on the cut edge, but what does this difference look like?

Take a look at the appearance of cut edge sections after a salt spray test with almost identical pieces of steel, with the only difference between them being their coating.

(Thickness 0.126", coating weight 0.40/0/40 oz/ft2, no chem treat)