What is Flo-Coat® ? – Allied’s patented triple coated galvanized tubing: coated in-line with 99.99% pure zinc followed by a conversion coating and a clear organic polymer top-coat.
What is Gatorshield® ? - A thicker layer of zinc provides even greater rust and corrosion protection for added toughness in hostile environments like greenhouses, outdoor awnings, etc.
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Square-Fit® Tubing - The Industrial/OEM version of our popular telescoping tubing. Available in 9 sizes ranging from 1" to 2 1/2" inches and available in a non-perforated and solid square tube. Tubing comes in two standard finishes, including pre- galvanized and plain with a lightly oiled surface.
Gatorstitch® Staple-In Tubing - Combining the best aspects of Gatorshield steel tubing and Steel Stitch's Aluminum channel into one terrific product.
Kee Klamp® Fittings - The world's leading brand of malleable iron structural slip-on pipe fittings, available in more styles, more sizes, and more colors than any other brand of structural fitting.
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Gatorshield® manufactured by Allied Tube & Conduit is a patented triple layer Flo-Coat® rust and corrosion resistant product which has shown itself to be the best over the long haul versus all competitive product offerings. When rust and corrosion protection is needed …
Flo-Coat process is the superior method of galvanizing steel tubing. It begins with flat strip steel, which is then cold-formed and electric-resistance or induction welded. After welding, the tube receives a triple layer of protection-zinc, conversion coating, and a clear polymer top-coat …
Powder Coating Allied's galvanized steel tubing provides at least 5 to 6 times greater corrosion resistance than powder coating over uncoated steel* Allied's unique Flo-Coat® process is the superior method of galvanizing steel tubing. It begins with flat strip steel, which is …
Flo-Coat Galvanized Steel Tubing is Easy (and Safe) to Weld! When it comes to welding, Allied's Flo-Coat tubing is like no other galvanized steel product. The unique in-line galvanizing process produces an even, uniform coating which makes welding or other fabricating …