Raw steel for your candelabra
Conimast International has the unique advantage of grouping the entire manufacturing process on a single site, which means less transport and therefore less carbon footprint, from the roll of sheet metal to the painted mast ready for delivery! With expertise in all the trades, you can be sure of the responsibility of a single manufacturer.
Galvanizing process
Hot-dip galvanizing to standard NF EN ISO 1461 is a process for protecting steel against corrosion by immersing it in a bath of molten zinc.
The zinc reacts with the steel to form a protective layer that prevents oxidation.
This coating offers enhanced durability and strength, extending the life of metal structures.
Powder coating
A paint coating on hot-dip galvanized steel is primarily for aesthetic purposes, although the combination of the two processes makes for a more durable fitting, especially for paint.
As the steel substrate is protected, rust cannot attack it or lift the coating from beneath.
Steel arrives at the Saint-Florentin site in coils of various grades, widths and thicknesses.
Weights vary from 10 to 15 tons.
First, the coil is unwound, then cut to the length of the future lamppost.
The resulting trapezoid is then cut out of the flattened surface.
The mast is shaped using an automatic press brake developed specifically for CONIMAST.
CONIMAST then welds the mast longitudinally.
2 options are available: a totally invisible weld thanks to a patented PLASMA process, or the AS weld, which creates a visible seam.
The inspection door is then cut out.
The base plate and other mast accessories are welded on.
The mast then undergoes the galvanizing process: its surface is prepared and pickled, then dipped in the zinc bath, before being finished.
As a final step before shipment, the mast can be painted in the desired shade from the RAL color chart, or given a “material” or textured finish to suit your requirements.
