What is the difference between powder-coated and galvanized poles?
The frames of our party tents are generally powder-coated. A fine-grain powder is applied to the metal and baked at around 200°C. This finish offers numerous advantages:
- No paint runs
- Higher mechanical strength
- Easy to clean
- 5-year warranty against rust on all metal parts
- Premium appearance and feel
Advantages of powder coating:
- Corrosion protection
- Environmentally friendly
- Solvent-free finishing
- Weather resistance
Many other manufacturers instead use galvanization. In this process, only the raw material is coated with zinc, while welds are often treated only with simple zinc paint. Additionally, all parts must be cleaned of the protective oil layer before first use – a time-consuming and unattractive process, as the zinc layer immediately oxidizes afterward.
Advantages of galvanization:
- Corrosion protection
- Lower production costs
- Weather resistance
