Zintec sheet in 2500 x 1250mm (8x4ft), a cold-rolled mild steel sheet with a thin electro-zinc coating. The zinc layer gives a clean, smooth, paintable surface with light corrosion resistance for indoor and sheltered applications.
Widely used for HVAC ductwork, electrical enclosures, control panels, sign blanks, kick plates, lining panels, light fabrication and any application where a zinc-primed surface is wanted for painting or powder coating without the weight and cost of hot-dip galvanising.
How Zintec Differs from Galvanised Sheet
Zintec has a thin electro-zinc coating applied after cold rolling — it gives a smoother, cleaner surface ideal for painting but with lighter corrosion protection than hot-dip galvanised. Galvanised sheet has a thicker zinc coating suited to fully exposed outdoor use. Choose zintec for indoor enclosures and painted work; galvanised for outdoor exposure.
Specification
| Size | 2500 x 1250mm (8x4ft) |
|---|---|
| Material | Cold-rolled mild steel, electro-zinc coated |
| Surface | Smooth zinc, ready for paint or powder coat |
Available Thicknesses
Select the thickness from the variant options on this page. Thinner gauges suit ductwork, enclosures and sign-making. Heavier gauges suit structural panels and kick plates.
Zintec Sheet Weight Chart (8x4)
Approximate weight for a full 2500 x 1250mm sheet. Weights calculated from published sheet densities (mild/galvanised steel 7.85, 304 stainless 7.90, aluminium 2.71 g/cm³) to BS EN 10088 / EN standard figures. Sheets over 25kg need help to offload.
| Thickness | Weight (kg/m²) | Per sheet (2500 x 1250mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 1mm | 7.85 kg/m² | 24.5 kg |
| 1.5mm | 11.78 kg/m² | 36.8 kg |
Compare Our Full Sheet Metal Range
Not sure which sheet is right for your job? Compare the full Rackerman sheet metal range:
- Mild steel sheet & plate — CR4 cold-rolled and S275 structural plate
- Galvanised steel sheet — hot-dip zinc coated for outdoor use
- 304 stainless steel sheet — 2B finish
- 304 stainless steel sheet — 240 grit brushed
- 304 stainless steel sheet — mirror finish
- Aluminium sheet — 1050 H14
- Aluminium chequer plate
- Mild steel durbar / checker plate
Need to convert gauge or estimate weight? See our sheet metal gauge to mm chart and metal weight calculator.
Fabrication
Zintec cuts, bends, drills and spot-welds cleanly with standard sheet metalworking tools. The smooth surface takes paint, primer and powder coating directly without extensive preparation — one of the main reasons zintec is specified for enclosures and panels.