Abrasive tribological testing of different hot-dip galvanized multilayers

Abstract

One method for steel structures corrosion resistance is using hot-dip galvanizing process.Nowdays it is widely used in Europe considering its favourable characteristics. Lately beside thecorrosion resistance demand of hot-dip galvanized coatings as a new requirement is wear resistance.The cause of this is more and more steel constructions are provided with zinc coatings as durableprotection against corrosion. The industrial floor boards, agricultural walking grids get heavy abrasioneffect. The abrasive wear resistance is a less tested, less known domain.