• Although Allied uses either CR or HRPO, depending on the gauge, the slit coil receives a further pickling treatment before it enters the roll forme

• The steel strip is cold-formed into a tube, a process that adds to a higher final yield strength. Allied has the ability to manufacture round tube in sizes from 0.500" to 5.000"; Allied can also manufacture square tubing in sizes from 0.625" to 4.00"; corresponding rectangles and flat-sided ovals are also available.

• Allied uses an ERW process utilizing an induction welder or a high-frequency welder. Laser imaging of the weld area ensures quality welds.

• 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. This achieved by using a long lance to coat the interior of the tube after welding.

• In order for the zinc to adhere to the tubing without any additives, the tube is heated to about 1000 degrees Fahrenheit prior to entering the molten zinc pot.

• Allied's zinc coating contains the lowest lead content achievable (99.99% pure zinc).

• The cold forming and quenching process allows Allied's tubing to achieve a yield strength as high as 50,000 psi, considerably larger than the typical yield strength of Schedule 40 pipe (35,000 psi).

• 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.

• The clear third coating "seals in" the protection and acts as a primer for painting or powder-coating. Extensive precleaning is unnecessary, and excellent adhesion is achieved, even at high baking temperatures.

• The third coat is cured at this stage - even at speeds of 500+ feet per minute.

• Allied will cut tube off the mill for length 60" or longer. Shorter sizes can be cur off-line. Allied also has the ability to de-dimple tubing in-line on specific tube mills. All tubing can be de-dimpled off-line. Allied also has the ability to swage tubing on-line and of course, off-line.

SPECIFICATION CRITERIA

TYPE: Single pack, premixed, ready-to-apply, liquid organic zinc compound with a shiny finish to closely approximate the color of hot-dip galvanizing.

GENERAL PROPERTIES: GALVILITE® is a high-quality metallic zinc coating based on a trade secret organic binder which affords true galvanic anti-corrosion protection to metals. The dried film of GALVILITE is 95% metallic zinc. Because of the uniqueness of the formulation, GALVILITE is the only coating of its type to be recognized under the Component Program of Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.

RECOMMENDED USES: GALVILITE is widely used without topcoat in place of hot-dip galvanizing. Also used as a high-performance base coat with a variety of topcoats. Used for repair of damaged hot-dip galvanizing Galvalume® and zinc metallizing, regalvanizing worn hot-dip galvanizing, repair of weldments, and repair of damaged inorganic zinc coatings. Excellent for long-term protection of structural steel, water and waste facilities, power plants, transmission towers and antennae, steel decking and bridges, and numerous OEM uses.

SUBSTRATES: Apply to properly prepared carbon steel, cast iron, hot-dip galvanized, and aluminum surfaces.

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR: Contact with potable water, strong acids or strong alkalis

TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE (non-immersion):

Continuous:	350 degrees F max	177 degrees C max
Non-Continuous:	750 degrees F max	399 degrees C

SALT FOG EXPOSURE: 2,852 Hours (ASTM B117)

PROHESION/QUV EXPOSURE: 2,000 Hours (ASTM D5894)

VOC: 3.3 lbs/gal (385 gms/ltr) (ASTM D3960)

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

SOLIDS CONTENT:

	By Weight	By Volume
% Solids of Liquid Coating	86%	52%

METALLIC ZINC CONTENT: 95% by weight in dry film. Zinc Dust used specified as ASTM D 520 Type II.

RECOMMENDED FILM THICKNESS PER COAT:
Wet: 3.0 mils (76 microns) Dry: 1.5 mils (38 microns)

THEORETICAL COVERAGE:
400 Ft squared/Gal @ 1.5 mil dry film thickness
3.4 M squared/Kg @ 38 dry film thickness

SHELF LIFE:

TYPE	MINIMUM
Liquid	3 Years
Aerosol	1 Year

FINISH: Shiny, silvery gray

FLASH POINT: 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) (SETA method, ASTM D3278)

WEIGHT PER GALLON: 24 Lbs (ASTM D1475)

MASS DENSITY: 2.797 gms/cm cubed

VISCOSITY: 2500 cps. Brookfield RVT spindle #5 @ 100 RPM, 25 degrees C

PENCIL HARDNESS: 2H (ASTM D3363)

IMPACT RESISTANCE: Greater than 30 inch lbs. (Extrusion) (per ASTM-D2794)

ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY: 73 million ohms per square @ 3 mils dry (resistivity).

ABRASION RESISTANCE: 11.5 liters per dry (tested at 3 dry mils) (per ASTM-D968-51)

APPLICATION

POT LIFE: At least 24 hours

SURFACE PREPARATION: Dependent upon surface conditions and intended service. Typical examples are as follows:

Grease & Oils	Solvent to clean SSPC-SP1
Rust Scale	Power tool clean to SSPC-SP3 or SSPC-SP11 (SIS St 2 or 3)
Mill Scale, Paint or Heavy Rust	Sandblast to SSPC-SP6 (commercial) (SIS Sa 2)
Water Immersion	(100F (38C) Maximum) Sandblast to SSPC-SP10(near white) (SIS Sa 2.5)

APPLICATION METHODS:

BRUSH/ROLLER/AEROSOL: Apply as received in container.

SPRAY (low pressure compressor type):

Atomized Air Pressure	50 Lbs (22.7 kgs)
Fluid Pressure	15 to 20 Lbs (6.8 - 9.1 kgs)
Orifice of Tip	0.080 inches (0.20 cm)
Viscosity Reduction	4:1 Galvilite:XXX Thinner -OR- 16:1 Galvilite:Xylol/Xylene

SPRAY (airless type):

Pump	30:1 Ratio
Hose	1/2" (1.3 cm) (I.D.) Airless Type
Orifice of Tip	60 degrees -.026 in. (0.07 cm)
Type of Tip	Tungsten carbide, reversing
Filter Screens	Complete removal is recommended. However, if screens are employed, use no less than 30 mesh.
Viscosity	No reduction required.
Recommended Procedure	Connect hose directly to pump ensuring a hose length of 50 ft. max. Use least pressure possible. Start at 1500 lbs (680 kg) and increase as required for good spraying.

CLEAN UP: ZRC Xxx Thinner or Xylol/Xylene

DRY TIME (set to touch): When ambient air dried, 20-30 minutes @ 1.5 mil (38 microns) thickness

RECOAT TIME (2nd coat of ZRC):
12 hours. Under certain conditions, recoat time can be reduced. Please contact manufacturer for specifics.

TOPCOATING: After 24-48 hours, GALVILITE may be topcoated with acrylic, chlorinated rubber, epoxy, urethane or vinyl type products. DO NOT TOPCOAT WITH ALKYD, ALKYD-MODIFIED ACRYLIC, OR LACQUER TYPE PRODUCTS.

ORDERING INFORMATION

APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT:

Size	Weight / Unit	Units / Case
3.5 gallon pails	90 lbs (40.8 kg)	1
1-gallon can	25 lbs (13.3 kg)	2
quart can	6 lbs (2.7 kg)	6
1/2 pint can	1.5 lbs (0.68 kg)	N/A
12 oz. Aerosol can	1 lb (.45 kg)	24

To the best of our knowledge the technical data contained herein are true and accurate at the date of issuance and are subject to change without prior notice. User must contact ZRC Products Company to verify correctness before specifying or ordering. No guarantee of accuracy is given or implied. We guarantee our products to conform to ZRC Products Company quality control. We assume no responsibility for coverage, performance, or injuries resulting from use. Liability, if any is limited to replacement of products. Prices and cost data, if shown, are subject to change without prior notice. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND is made by ZRC Products Company, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.