It is reported that Angang Iron & Steel, has issued an Acceptance Certificate attesting the quality of the two passivation sections supplied by Tenova Strip Processing for the new twin galvanizing lines HGL 4 & 5.

The passivation sections coat the galvanized steel produced by the two lines with a special anti corrosion paint and consist of two vertical Chemical Coaters, the most sophisticated of its kind produced to date, and two hot air recirculation furnace, designed to avoid contact between the fumes and the product.

The passivation systems for Angang new galvanizing lines, which can reach a production speed up to 180 meters per minute are used for steel strips with maximum thickness 2.5 mm and maximum width 1550 mm.

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