Welding – Can Flo-Coat and Gatorshield products be welded?
Yes-Allied galvanizes their tubing using a process which is distinctly different from hot dip galvanizing. The fumes generated from Allied’s galvanized products are not as noxious and can be safely avoided. The galvanizing process is 99.99% zinc which is virtually lead- free, so lead oxide fumes generated during the welding process is kept to an absolute minimum. With a hit-dipped product, zinc coverage tends to be inconsistent. The zinc on Gatorshield is applied in a controlled process, thus making welding easier, while retaining excellent corrosion resistance.
