Why would wire rope be galvanized?

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Why would wire rope be galvanized?

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• Galvanizing is a coating process, usually involving zinc • Primary reasons for protecting steel or wire rope used in marine (saltwater) environments • Difference between changing the metal itself vs. adding a protective layer

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• Ask yourself: Does galvanizing change the internal metal properties like strength or flexibility, or does it mainly affect the surface? • Which option best describes what a zinc coating actually does when steel is exposed to moisture and salt? • Think about why many ship fittings, bolts, and cables on deck look dull gray instead of shiny bare steel.

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• Verify what galvanized steel means (is it thicker, stronger, or just coated?). • Consider how saltwater affects unprotected steel wire rope over time (rust, pitting, weakening). • Eliminate any choice that describes a change to the size or mechanical properties (bending/strength) of the rope rather than a protective surface function.

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