OCS – Organically and specialist coated steels are just one of the many products on offer at ASD. Used in many industry sectors with a wide range of applications, Organically and specialist coated steel products are both economical and environmentally friendly.
At ASD we are one of the largest stockists and distributors in the UK and ROI, with full ISO 9001 /14001 / 45001 and BSI BES 6001 certifications, maintaining a high level of quality.
Today, we are looking into the benefits and applications of one of our metallic coated products, Aluzinc.
Aluzinc, or Aluzink, is a cold-rolled galvanised steel that is formed from Aluminium (55%), Zinc (43.4%) and Silicon (1.6%) and is often known as Zincalume or Gavalume. With an excellent corrosion resistance in many atmospheric conditions, Aluzinc offers several benefits:
- Formable and can be laser cut
- Weldable
- Paintable
- Up to 20-year performance warranty
- RoHs compliant
- Available with a clear anti-finger print sealant
- Uniform and consistent in quality and finish
- Heat resistant up to 315 degrees C
Thanks to its properties, Aluzinc can be used across a variety of sectors, offering different benefits to each. The popular industries for use include:
- Petrochemical
- Insulation
- Solar reflectivity
- Cladding for garden sheds
- Electronic components
- Chemical and power plants
- HVAC units
- Construction, roofing and flashing
- Industrial doors
- Fencing
Aluzinc is a very environmentally friendly product that can be used both externally and internally. It’s 100% recyclable and formed using a ‘green process’.
If you’re interested in using Aluzinc contact our OCS team to request a quote or to find out more about this great product.