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Between the two even coatings an
intermetallic barrier layer forms around
the wire, this can lead to up to three
times the lifespan from equivalent
zinc coating on wire. The separate
coatings provide both galvanic and
barrier protection by creating an
oxidising electrolytic cell, with the
steel wire protecting it from any harsh
environment. More comm
only use a zinc alloy coating for the
wire which doesn't provide as much
protection, as well as being less ductile
and more prone to cracking, all of
which reduces the overall lifespan of
the wire.
InfraBuild Wire has held ISO9001
Quality Management Systems
certification for many years and
closely monitors the quality of its
wire products via its NATA accredited
testing laboratories. Each parcel of
its LifeMax® wire is tested for tensile
strength, diameter, coating adherence
(wrap test) and coating weights.
InfraBuild then provides Summit with
Certification outlining these test results
| Raw materials are sourced from Whyalla Steelworks in South Australia's Middleback Ranges.
for each batch.
minimum order quantities Summit's
Once this process is complete the
ability to create quick turnaround times
wire is coiled and shipped to Summit's
and machine specification changes has
manufacturing plant in Christchurch.
allowed it to become the first choice in
Summit's plant is home to five fencing
quality and price when manufacturing
machines that operate 24 hours a day
niche products around the world.
manufacturing 700 tonne a month of
fabricated fencing for the domestic and
All the above factors combine to ensure
that both Summit and its customers
international markets. Summit's point
can have the utmost confidence in the
of difference is the traceability achieved
quality of the fencing products they are
throughout their procurement of raw
feed and manufacturing process, to
working with.
provide world-class levels of quality
For further information, contact
assurance and control.
the friendly team at your local
Summit are also the world leaders
Farmlands store.
in agility manufacturing; where other
From sand to steel, Summit have the utmost
confidence in the quality of their products.
production sites will require large
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