The updated galvanizing line now allows the steel strip to be immersed in two separate galvanizing baths instead of one. This is a key technical requirement for the production of Optigal®, a modern zinc-aluminum-magnesium anticorrosive coating widely used in Europe for durable steel structures.
Optigal® is designed to provide:
- Excellent corrosion resistance compared to standard coatings obtained by hot-dip galvanizing
- Improved edge protection and durability in harsh environments. environment
- Reduced coating weight requirements, reduced material consumption
- Extended product life, especially when used outdoors and in coastal areas
By introducing Optigal® production in Poland, ArcelorMittal strengthens its position in the markets of high-quality coated steel, while providing customers with locally made products that are resistant to premium corrosion.
The modernization included the construction of an additional galvanizing bath. Currently, one 200-ton tub galvanizes sheet metal using the classical method, while the other (180 tons) uses the new Optigal alloy.
According to the statement, the investment not only enables the production of Optigal®, but also increases productivity, energy efficiency and overall quality in galvanizing line No. 2.
Strengthening the role of the Krakow Plant in the supply of coated steel
With this launch, the Krakow facility is becoming one of ArcelorMittal's key European centers for the production of advanced coated steels. The expanded capabilities shorten delivery times for customers from Central and Eastern Europe, reduce dependence on imports from Western European plants, and support the growing demand for durable steel in construction and infrastructure projects.
