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Why Do Street Light Poles Rust?
Main Corrosion Causes
- Harsh Environment Persistent dampness, coastal salt mist, acid industrial rain and drastic temperature fluctuations damage protective coatings and corrode steel.
- Substandard Surface Treatment Insufficient hot-dip galvanizing zinc thickness, low-grade powder/paint coating, or skipped sandblasting pre-treatment lead to coating peeling and hidden rust.
- Transport & Installation Damage Scratches from pole friction, forklift collisions, and unpatched welding joints strip anti-rust layers, forming rust origins.
- Insufficient Regular Maintenance Unrepaired coating scratches, trapped rainwater at the base flange, and lack of timely touch-up paint let rust spread widely.
Targeted Anti-Corrosion Solutions
- Base: ≥85μm standard hot-dip galvanization
- Finish: Acid/salt/UV-resistant outdoor polyester powder coating
- Production: Complete sandblasting + seamless full spraying
- Shipping: Foam wrapping to avoid surface scratches
- After-sales: Matching touch-up paint for on-site repair