Cost of re galvanizing

[Sandero]

Can members provide their experiences with the cost of re galvanzing an anchor?

I was quoted $150 for a 36# anchor or 3 for $400. I have no idea if this is low, high or correct.

[cruisersfarm]

Could ypu provide the galvanizers' information as well once you've figured it out?

I have the dreaded Acco G4 "rusts out in 4 months" chain

[Stumble]

It depends on how they have priced it.

But I can get a steel trailer HDG for about .80/lb locally if they do the prep work (sand blast and strip), or .35/lb if I do the prep. On the other hand you are talking about a very small job, and they may be charging a 'make it worth our time' fee for such a small project.

[Sandero]

I would like to re galvanize but not break the bank!

[Tayana42]

Originally Posted by Sandero

I would like to re galvanize but not break the bank!

I'm thinking of getting my credit card galvanized.🤔


S/V B'Shert

[gjordan]

An anchor or a few hundred feet of chain is small stuff for a galvanizer. They will wait until they have a large enough batch to do the job. If you want it done in a few days it will likely cost you a lot of money. That price you stated sound very high to begin with. Talk to large welding shops and steel suppliers in your area and find out who they use. I think you can find better prices. Good Luck. ____Grant.

[foufou]

I was quoted $100 for similar sized anchor. They said it was their minimum fee. If I got more in the order the price for the anchor would likely approach $35. Foufou

[donradcliffe]

There is usually a minimum at galvanizers--you would save some money if you got a bunch of friends anchors together and did them in one batch.

[Slainte1]

I have just had some chain regalvanised and it cost a lot more than new chain

[bigman1]

Originally Posted by Sandero

Can members provide their experiences with the cost of re galvanzing an anchor?

I was quoted $150 for a 36# anchor or 3 for $400. I have no idea if this is low, high or correct.

Why not sand down to bare metal and apply several coats of epoxy resin and coats of quality metal paint.Should last a long time,and touch them up when required.Better than spending hundreds of $.

[Rustic Charm]

Originally Posted by Slainte1

I have just had some chain regalvanised and it cost a lot more than new chain

That was my experience when I researched costs to redo chain in Australia. And as I live on an island the cost of freight made it even worse.

[seabreez]

Can members provide their experiences with the cost of re galvanzing an anchor?

I was quoted $150 for a 36# anchor or 3 for $400. I have no idea if this is low, high or correct.

To answer your question... yes the price is high.

Galvanizing goes by weight.

I have to get galvanizing done often in small quantity. I learned a lot from my first experience. Then I discussed this with my local welder and now all of the work goes through that way. We plan and accumulate until we reach the minimum of 1000 lbs. and I only pay the going rate of whole sale. Very reasonable. The price can vary. Shop around. Regards, Roger.

[Sandero]

It's an industrial / commercial process and so it's not set up for an odd piece. Check.

Thanks for the replies!

[Nicholson58]

Originally Posted by cruisersfarm

Could ypu provide the galvanizers' information as well once you've figured it out?

I have the dreaded Acco G4 "rusts out in 4 months" chain

320 FEET of 7/16 chain sand blast stripped - $80.00 in a chain tumbler; Armor galvanize $180.00. Find a franchise near you. For anchors, make sure the process retort will handle the dimensions. US Navy uses this for aircraft hold-down chains.

ArmorGalv.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXpcSH4Lj1Q

ArmorGalv | Michigan Metal Coating - Home

[Ded reckoner]

In the Houston area, most galvanizers won't mess with the relatively small job of anchors. There was one, K-T Galvanizing, in Katy, Texas which would handle such a small batch job. The cost was $300 for two anchors. I could have included several other anchors to split the cost, but I needed the job done quickly.