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Coated metal strip having an improved appearance

US9914992B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 2009
Grant dateMar 13, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/12993
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a process for manufacturing a metal strip having a metallic corrosion protection coating. The process includes making the metal strip pass through a bath of molten metal having between 2 and 8 wt. % aluminum, 0 to 5 wt. % magnesium and up to 0.3 wt. % addition elements, the balance being zinc and inevitable impurities. The bath is maintained at a temperature between 350 and 700° C. Nozzles wipe the coated metal strip spraying a gas on either side of the strip. The coating is cooled in a controlled manner until it has completely solidified. A metal strip and a metal part obtained by deformation of this strip are also provided.

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