ZAM Applications
Suitable applications for ZAM include: construction (architectural building panels, perforated panels, metal facades, roofing), automotive, agricultural applications (chicken grow out houses, swine containment, hoop buildings, grain bins, silos, etc.), green house structures, industrial HVAC, cooling towers, solar racking, school bus decking, swimming pool, sign posts, guardrail facades, coastal environments, cable trays, switch boxes, steel decking and framing, sound/wind/snow barriers and many other applications.
Prepainting or color coating ZAM is regularly done in other markets with very good results and reviews. Qingdao Sincerely Steel is currently working with major paint suppliers and construction associations to gain full acceptance of this newly introduced coating.
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WHEELING-NIPPON STEEL is proud to announce our newest product, ZAM® - branded the "Corrosion protection of the 21st Century". ZAM® is a remarkably superior corrosion-resistant hot-dip Zinc-Aluminum-Magnesium alloy coated steel sheet product. WHEELING-NIPPON STEEL is the first company in the Americas to produce such a product.
This amazing product lasts longer in the most severe environments, provides built in cut edge rust protection, and promotes cost savings through less maintenance.
ZAM® uniquely presents a self healing, ecologically friendly alternative to other conventional metal coatings. Besides the key features listed at right, ZAM®:
Exhibits exceptional alkaline resistance - even in direct contact with concrete and mortar.
Is a great substitute for much more costly stainless steel and aluminum.
Your post dip batch coated products would be ideal candidates to convert to cost saving ZAM® coated sheet.
ZAM® is produced to ASTM A1046/A1046M Type 1 specifications and is used where the absolute best rust prevention and cut edge protection are needed.
Got Rust? Get ZAM®.
You too will be convinced that ZAM® is like no other coated sheet product. Please explore the many technical and comparison studies located on this site under the tabs "About ZAM®", "Technical", and "Applications".
Applications
Suitable applications for ZAM® include: construction (architectural building panels, perforated panels, metal facades, roofing), automotive, agricultural applications (chicken grow out houses, swine containment, hoop buildings, grain bins, silos, etc.), green house structures, industrial HVAC, cooling towers, solar racking, school bus decking, swimming pool, sign posts, guardrail facades, coastal environments, cable trays, switch boxes, steel decking and framing, sound/wind/snow barriers and many other applications.
Prepainting or color coating ZAM® is regularly done in other markets with very good results and reviews. WHEELING-NIPPON STEEL is currently working with major paint suppliers and construction associations to gain full acceptance of this newly introduced coating in the United States and Canada markets.
Production process
Product designers and architects demand a sustainable flat rolled corrosion resistant steel that is friendly to the environment and is healthy, by design, to those that use their products. ZAM®, proudly Made in the USA by Wheeling-Nippon Steel, offers superior corrosion performance, is 100% recyclable and when utilized properly will last the designed life of the structure. ZAM® is Eco-Friendly using less of the earth's resources and outperforms other corrosion resistant flat rolled steels in the most demanding applications.
We are proud that ZAM® earned the Declare label and is included in the product database of the International Living Future Institute.
Production process
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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What is ZAM® and what makes it unique?
ZAM® is a remarkably superior corrosion-resistant hot-dip Zinc-Aluminum-Magnesium alloy coated steel sheet product. It is branded as the "Corrosion protection of the 21st Century" and uniquely presents a self-healing, ecologically friendly alternative to other conventional metal coatings.
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What are the typical applications for ZAM®?
ZAM® is suitable for a wide range of applications including construction (architectural building panels, perforated panels, metal facades, roofing), automotive, agricultural applications (chicken grow out houses, swine containment, hoop buildings, grain bins, silos), green house structures, industrial HVAC, cooling towers, solar racking, school bus decking, swimming pools, sign posts, guardrail facades, coastal environments, cable trays, switch boxes, steel decking and framing, and sound/wind/snow barriers.
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Does ZAM® offer cut edge rust protection?
Yes, ZAM® provides built-in cut edge rust protection and lasts longer in the most severe environments, promoting cost savings through reduced maintenance.
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Can ZAM® be used in direct contact with concrete and mortar?
Yes, ZAM® exhibits exceptional alkaline resistance, making it suitable even in direct contact with concrete and mortar, and serves as a great substitute for costlier stainless steel and aluminum.
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What standard specifications does ZAM® meet?
ZAM® is produced to ASTM A1046/A1046M Type 1 specifications. It is designed for applications where the absolute best rust prevention and cut edge protection are required.
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Is ZAM® environmentally friendly?
Yes, ZAM® is eco-friendly, using less of the earth's resources, and is 100% recyclable. It has also earned the Declare label and is included in the product database of the International Living Future Institute.