What coatings and finishes (galvanizing, powder-coat) does PEC provide for exterior steel?
PEC protects exterior steel with three proven finishes: hot-dip galvanizing for 70-micron zinc coverage, a durable polyester or epoxy powder-coat system available in any RAL color, and multi-coat liquid paint packages (zinc-rich primer plus urethane top-coat) for high-corrosion or FDA wash-down areas.
As your one-stop industrial maintenance contractor, PEC gives you several coating options so outdoor structures stand up to weather, chemicals, and constant wash-downs:
1. Hot-Dip Galvanizing – Structural members are submerged in molten zinc, forming a metallurgically bonded layer that resists rust for 50+ years in most industrial environments. It is ideal for catwalks, platforms, mezzanines, and stair towers that see rain or salt-spray exposure.
2. Architectural Powder-Coat – After abrasive blasting and zinc-rich priming, steel is electrostatically coated with a polyester or hybrid epoxy powder and cured at 400 °F. The result is a chip-resistant, UV-stable finish offered in hundreds of RAL colors, perfect for branded canopies or food-safe equipment guards.
3. Industrial Liquid Systems – When project specs call for specific mil thickness or FDA/USDA compliance, PEC applies a three-coat system (zinc-rich epoxy primer, high-build intermediate, urethane gloss top-coat). This combination delivers 10,000-hour salt-spray performance yet can be touched up in the field.
Because all fabrication, blasting, and coating happen under one roof at our 70,000-sq-ft Georgia facility, you avoid the delays of multiple vendors and get quality control documented to AWS and SSPC standards. Explore more under our Structural Steel division to see how PEC’s turnkey industrial process equipment services can keep your next project on schedule and corrosion-free.