The patented Flo-Coat ® process is the superior method of galvanizing steel tubing.

The process begins with flat strip steel, which is then cold-formed and either electric-resistance or induction welded. After welding, the tube receives a triple layer of protection —zinc, conversion coating, and a clear polymer topcoat — all applied in-line to assure a uniform coating. The result is a smooth, shiny end product that is unmatched in terms of appearance, strength and durability.

Other inherent advantages of the Flo-Coat® process include:

	The cold-forming and quenching process creates greater yield and tensile strength than competitive product alternatives.
	The tube is welded prior to the application of coatings: thus the weld area is as protected from corrosion as the rest of the tube body.
	Flo-Coat® tubing exhibits greater corrosion resistance because of the synergism created between the coatings; the conversion coating passivates the zinc to slow down the white rust growth process, and the clear topcoat then "seals in" the protection.
	The clear third coating also acts as a primer for painting or powder-coating. Extensive pre-cleaning is unnecessary, and excellent adhesion is achieved, even at high baking temperatures.
	Welding Flo-Coat® is easily done in the exact same manner as the welding bare steel. Our zinc coating contains the lowest lead content achievable (99.99% pure zinc) so lead oxide fumes generated during welding are kept to an absolute minimum. Hot-dip galvanized products usually contain up to .5% lead (5000 ppm).
	Our galvanized products can be easily fabricated...bent, swaged, wall-to-wall flattened...without deformation of the triple layer protection. Competitive products tend to flake and chip during fabrication.