Hot Dipped Galvanized Square Beveled Washers
What are hot dipped galvanized square beveled washers? Hot dipped galvanized square beveled washers are beveled washers coated by dipping in molten zinc for a thick, durable corrosion-resistant layer. The angled face compensates for sloped I-beam and channel flanges, while the galvanized coating stands up to outdoor and wet structural exposure.
When to use galvanized beveled washers
Structural steel connections are often outdoors or exposed to weather, so a beveled washer needs both the angle correction and lasting corrosion resistance. A hot dipped galvanized beveled washer delivers both: the tapered face corrects for the sloped flanges of beams and channels so the fastener bears squarely, while the hot-dip zinc coating, much thicker than electroplating, resists corrosion far longer outdoors. Match galvanized washers with galvanized structural bolts and nuts so the whole joint shares the same coating. For high-strength A325 and A490 joints, a hardened F436 washer is specified, and for the harshest coastal exposure, stainless is the step up.
Why choose hot dipped galvanized square beveled washers
- Thick zinc coating: outlasts standard plating in outdoor and wet use.
- Levels the bearing: bevel corrects sloped flanges.
- Outdoor structural: for exterior beam and channel work.
- Match coating: pairs with galvanized bolts and nuts.
Common applications for galvanized beveled washers
- Outdoor I-beam and channel connections
- Exterior structural steel bolting
- Bridge, tower, and frame work
- Weather-exposed sloped flanges
For the standard structural material, see malleable plain iron square beveled washers, and browse every material on the main square washers category.
Hot Dipped Galvanized Square Beveled Washers FAQ
Why galvanized for beveled washers?
Hot dip galvanizing gives a thick, durable zinc coating that resists corrosion far longer outdoors, which suits exterior structural steel connections.
Should I match galvanized washers with galvanized bolts?
Yes. Pairing galvanized to galvanized keeps the whole joint at the same corrosion life and avoids galvanic issues between dissimilar coatings.
Can galvanized beveled washers be used with A325 bolts?
High-strength A325 and A490 joints call for a hardened F436 beveled washer. Galvanized beveled washers suit standard-strength outdoor structural work.