ArcelorMittal Invest in Asturias Galvanizing Line to Make Magnelis
Strategic Research Institute
Published on :
14 Nov, 2022, 4:54 am
ArcelorMittal Spain is completing the remodeling of Galvanizing Line No 1 at the Asturias plant in Spain, which has involved an investment of more than 10 million euros, in order to be able to produce from January 2023 Magnelis, the metallic coated steel that offers exceptional resistance to corrosion.
Since May 2017, the date on which the adaptation of Galvanizing Line No. 2 was completed to be able to manufacture this product in this facility given the growing market demand, ArcelorMittal Asturias produces Magnelis in a range of thicknesses from 0.5 to 2 mm. After the reform, it will be able to cover most of the demand for Magnelis in the Iberian market, a product that has become the benchmark for the solar sector as it is used in the construction of infrastructures for photovoltaic parks.
ArcelorMittal's Magnelis product is metallic coated steel that offers exceptional performance in terms of corrosion resistance, providing optimal and long-lasting protection of the surface against wear and deterioration. Thanks to its unique chemical composition, Magnelis provides an exceptional level of protection on both coated surfaces and cutting edges, even in the most aggressive environments. Likewise, the self-healing effect of the Magnelis coating ensures the protection of the steel in uncoated edges, scratches and punctures.
The Magnelis product provides a level of protection up to ten times higher than that offered by galvanized steel and its benefits are substantially higher than those of other coatings with a lower magnesium content. Thanks to the high durability and adherence of the coating, the Magnelis product is an ideal material for various forming processes, including folding, stamping and profiling processes.
Finally, it also offers greater freedom to optimize part designs (thanks to Magnelis's ability to protect irregularly shaped surfaces), a lower Magnelis coating weight (depending on the environment) to achieve the same level of resistance to corrosion, protection of flat and irregular surfaces as well as cutting edges, and optimization of the logistics chain thanks to its simpler manufacturing process.
Magnelis is the ideal material for a wide variety of applications. Its use is currently being extended to other applications in various sectors, such as:
1. Road safety barriers
2. Applications in the agricultural sector, including construction materials for chicken coops, greenhouses, ventilation systems, trellis posts, etc
3. Industrial equipment such as cable trays, cooling towers, etc
4. Tubes and profiles intended for applications in the construction sector
Continuing with ArcelorMittal's firm commitment to offer products with a reduced CO2 footprint, Magnelis produced in Asturias will also be available under the Xcarb Recycled and Renewably Produced brand and as Xcarb Certified Green Steel.