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Keep galvanize out of threaded holes

SUGGESTED GALVANIZING BOOKS
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"Hot Dip Galvanizing of Steel Structures" by Kuklik & Kudlacek (2016)
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"Handbook of Hot Dip Galvanization" by Maass & Peissker (2011)
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"Galvanized Steel Reinforcement in Concrete" by Stephen Yeomans (2004)
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"Hot Dip Galvanizing -- A Guide to Process Selection & Galvanizing Practice" by M. J. Hornsby (1995)
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"Faults in Hot-Dip Galvanizing" by Dietrich Horstmann (in English, French & German)
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"User's Guide to Hot Dip Galvanizing for Corrosion Protection in Atmospheric Service" by NACE (1997 only rarely avail.)
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Q. Need a means of excluding galvanization from being plated into the threaded holes on parts we send out for plating. The plater we are using tried to put 5/8" bolts into the holes. They broke off when removal was attempted. Does anyone offer a plug of some sort that will seal these holes, and withstand the temps needed for hot dip galvanizing? Thanks.

Andrew R Moss
OEM Manufacturer - Beatrice, Nebraska, USA
2005

A. There is a very simple solution. Apply never-seize to the bolts before putting them in the holes prior to sending them to the galvanizer. I'd done hundreds of holes this way. You can even save the bolts for the next job. Good luck!

David Jaye
Houston, Texas
2005

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