We invest
in our success by recognising that great service and great quality comes first.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

We provide professional solutions to deliver quality customer satisfaction. Darwin Galvanizing is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kingfield Galvanizing and has been operating since 1994 and is committed business partner of the Northern Territory (NT) Steel merchants, contractors, builders, fabricators and industry generally.

11 major, reasons why
steel should be galvanized

1. Galvanizing is Durable
2. Galvanizing is Sustainable
3. Galvanizing is Cost-effective
4. Galvanizing is Proven
5. Galvanizing is Reliable
6. Galvanizing is Honest
7. Galvanizing is Predictable
8. Galvanizing offers Complete Coverage
9. Galvanizing is Tough
10. Galvanizing offers Three Way Protection
11. Galvanizing has a Fast Turnaround

ABOUT THE PLANT

  • 10.5m long x 1.5m wide x 2.5m deep

  • 12,000 kg divided between 3 cranes
    (1 x 3 t, 1 x 3T and 1x 6T)

WHY CORROSION PROTECTION

  • Hot Dip Galvanizing is widely regarded as one of the most effective methods of corrosion protection for steel and the most popular protective process for all external steelworks. The principal reason for this is a combination of cost-effectiveness and the extended life expectancy provided by effective corrosion control.

    Hot Dip Galvanizing is unique, tough, long-lasting, self-healing and covers internal and external surfaces.
    Hot Dip Galvanizing provides a barrier between all internal and external steel surfaces and their environment. The steel is given maximum protection through the formation of continuous, tough, alloy layers that result in a metallurgically bonded coating.

  • Zinc corrodes in preference to steel and sacrifices itself to protect the steel. If the steel is damaged the corrosion products from the zinc are deposited on the damaged area resealing it from the atmosphere and therefore preventing the sideways creep of corrosion. Hot Dip Galvanizing differs from paints in this respect as most paints give no protection at points of damage and only provide barrier protection.

    Atmospheric corrosion resistance Barrier protection

    The resistance of zinc to atmospheric corrosion depends on a protective film, which forms on the surface of the zinc. This zinc coating reacts with the atmosphere to form zinc compounds that form a protective, chemically inert, layer that inhibits further reaction with the metal beneath.

    The corrosion rate for zinc is generally linear for a given environment. A major advantage of this is that it allows predictions of ultimate life to be made on the basis of interim assessments of coating thickness.

    The unique nature of the galvanizing process provides a tough and abrasion resistant coating which means less site damage and speedy erection of structures.

    It is estimated that corrosion costs economies around 4% of Gross Domestic Product.


    Every 90 seconds, across the world, one tonne of steel turns to rust. Of every two tonnes of steel produced, one tonne is made to replace one that has rusted. The use of hot dip galvanizing to prevent rust means that for every one tonne of steel protected we conserve enough energy to satisfy an average family’s energy needs for several weeks.

Services to meet all types
of galvanizing needs for
the Northern Territory.

  • Hot Dip Galvanizing is a proven performer for protecting steel from corrosion. Hot Dip galvanizing is the leading protective coating for steel, delivering predictable performance in corrosion protection. At Darwin Galvanizing, we hot dip galvanize steel of all shapes and sizes having regard to the relevant parts of AS/NZS 4680.

    Hot Dip Galvanizing immerses steel into 450 degrees Celsius molten zinc to create a coating that fully protects the fabricated steel from corrosion’. 

    Operating as the sole Galvanizier in Darwin since 1994, Darwin Galvanizing is fully aware of local conditions and works closely with industry, fabricators, builders and government departments to ensure that the steel being galvanized is ready to withstand the test of time.

  • Galvanizing delivers cost benefits in both time-to-first maintenance and total life cycle costs for assets. Ideal for residential and commercial construction, Hospitals, Car Parks, Solar Farms, agricultural equipment, engineering and infrastructure, mining support structures and marine applications; galvanizing offers predictable, long-life performance.

CONSTRUCTION

Memberships

Master Builders Northern Territory      Manufacturers Council Northern Territory        Corrosion Protection Association        Chamber Of Commerce Darwin