At Xiamen Sunforson Power, we know galvanized steel’s zinc coating offers strong corrosion protection—but it’s not invincible. Environmental factors, especially in solar installations, can accelerate wear in unexpected ways.
3 Hidden Corrosion Risks (And How to Beat Them)
Coastal Zones
Salt spray + humidity = fast-tracked pitting corrosion. Vulnerable spots: mounting joints, brackets, and unsealed edges.
Problem Soils
Buried racking? Soil chemistry matters:
High acidity eats zinc.
High alkalinity weakens passivation.
Poor drainage = corrosion multiplier.
Trapped Moisture (Even Inland!)
Morning dew, rain pooling, or poor ventilation cause stealthy micro-corrosion—often caught too late.
Sunforson’s Proactive Approach
We don’t just supply mounts—we engineer site-specific solutions:
✔ Advanced coatings (Zn-Al, HDG++) for harsh environments.
✔ Pre-installation testing (soil pH, chloride mapping, humidity analysis).
✔ Drainage-first designs to thwart moisture traps.
Question for your next project: Is "standard" galvanization really enough? Let’s audit your site’s risks—contact Sunforson for corrosion-proof mounting.