Galvabond® vs Zincanneal®: What’s the difference?

Benefits of Galvabond

Galvabond® is simply galvanised sheet metal and has an easily recognisable and aesthetically pleasing spangled surface. It is widely available and suitable for general manufacturing and moderate drawing applications.

Not only does the surface of Galvabond® increase its corrosion resistance, the coating also has excellent adherence. The strong adherence properties means the sheet can be formed and folded without the coating peeling or flaking off making it a very versatile sheet.

The G2 Grade steel base is also designed with this in mind so Galvabond® steels can take a lot of ‘beatings’ before suffering any serious damage.

Benefits of Zincanneal

Zincanneal® is characterised by a matte grey, spangle-free, cohesive surface that is perfect for painting. This surface is achieved during the annealing process, where diffusion alloying is induced between the molten zinc coating and the steel.

Zincanneal® is also more suitable for welding and roll forming, making it a popular choice for both interior and exterior construction and maintenance projects and architectural applications.

It can also be profile or laser cut, formed and bent, drilled and welded for use in signs, doors, door frames, automotive panels, equipment and truck building and general fabrication.

While the smooth, even surface may be perfect for painting, it is important to note that, unlike Galvabond®, Zincanneal® must be painted for all external applications.