The new product manufactured by U.S. Steel features a zinc-aluminum-magnesium coating that is reported to provide significantly greater corrosion resistance than conventional galvanized steel.
PITTSBURGH—A new coated steel rolled out by United States Steel Corporation “rises to the challenge of the world’s harshest conditions and introduces a new level of reliability and durability for the solar, automotive, and construction industries,” U.S. Steel said in a release.
The steelmaker stated that its ZMAG™ coated steel is “a revolutionary new carbon flat rolled coated steel product” that is “engineered to be stronger, more resilient, and more sustainable than existing products on the market today.” The coated steel features a zinc-aluminum-magnesium coating that reportedly provides up to five times the corrosion resistance of conventional galvanized steel.
It also remains reliable over time, lowering maintenance costs and increasing efficiency for products—such as solar frames and racking systems—that must withstand long-term exposure to the elements, the company stated in the release.
“In today’s industrial landscape, the need for materials that can withstand harsh and corrosive environments is more critical than ever,” said James Bruno, senior vice president–business development and president, U. S. Steel Kosice, in the release. “Whether it’s rain, sleet, or snow, ZMAG™ coated steel has the toughness to ensure projects are built to last. With a production process that reduces waste, along with unmatched longevity, ZMAG™ steel also represents U. S. Steel’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact.”
The ZMAG coated steel is said to avoid the uncertainties of imported materials by being 100 percent domestically produced. It is melted and manufactured in the United States and coated at PRO-TEC Coating Company, of Leipsic, Ohio, according to the release.
In addition to improved strength and flexibility, U. S. Steel said it is offering an exclusive 25-year warranty on ZMAG™ coated steel.
United States Steel serves the automotive, construction, appliance, energy, containers, and packaging industries with high value-added steel products, such as its proprietary XG3® advanced high-strength steel. The company said it “maintains competitively advantaged iron ore production and has an annual raw steelmaking capability of 22.4 million net tons.” It is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with operations across the United States and in Central Europe.