For over 30 years Kingfield Galvanizing has galvanized steel components for engineering, construction and infrastructure projects throughout Australia. Based in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, we recently invested $20 million in developing a state-of-the-art hot dip galvanizing (HDG) manufacturing facility. Kingfield now operates the largest sustainable and most highly automated galvanizing plant, w
ith the lowest emissions of any HDG plant in the southern hemisphere. Our state-of-the-art equipment is capable of galvanizing large scale components for major construction projects, infrastructure works and vehicle chassis. Automated materials handling and processing equipment prepares steel substrates to the highest level. Our remote controlled dipping system delivers a consistent galvanized coating to provide long-life protection against rust or create a uniform surface for paint over galvanizing projects. With a plant capacity of over 30,000 tonnes per annum and 30 jigs operating on our line, we offer the flexibility to schedule urgent or impromptu jobs without compromising quality. Our experienced team of galvanizing professionals provide complementary advice to engineers and fabricators regarding design and preparation of steel components to achieve the desired galvanizing thickness and finish for each installation. Sustainable operating practices significantly reduce environmental impacts in the following ways. Automated materials handling equipment delivers more consistency in the pre-treatment process, resulting in uniform steel preparation and reduced consumption of chemicals. Fully enclosed pre-treatment, drying & hot dip galvanizing facilities prevent emissions from entering the atmosphere. Waste created from the galvanizing process is recycled and re-used, heat from the furnace is reclaimed, water is recycled within our plant and energy consumption per tonne is reduced. Improved manufacturing processes and greater workplace safety have been integrated into our hot dip galvanizing plant to create a controlled, measured and reliable galvanizing environment. Automation replaces manual galvanizing processes to deliver greater consistency. This benefits both preparation of the steel surface & uniformity of the final, protective zinc coating. Kingfield’s plant transformation includes staff free zones, automated materials handling systems, adjustable jig stands, extra jig stations and a transfer section that holds 24 jigs. Each of these upgrades reduces the risk of injury, from moving steel objects. Our enclosed pre-treatment room & fume extraction systems further reduce the potential for injury or exposure to hazardous chemicals. Collectively these features minimise downtime, maintain a high quality, consistent galvanizing finish, increase throughput and enable Kingfield to reliably deliver on client deadlines.
