Method for galvanizing objects using a trough

A method of galvanizing a workpiece, wherein the method is performed using a trough, wherein the trough comprises:

• a plurality of connected walls configured to hold a molten galvanization material within the trough, wherein the trough further comprises:
• a first end comprising a first gate system;
• a second end, opposing the first end, comprising a second gate system;
• a roller connected, inside the trough, to opposing inside walls of the plurality of connected walls;
• and a sump disposed within the trough;
• the method further comprising:
• pumping the molten galvanization material into the sump until the molten galvanization material submerges the roller;
• and driving the workpiece through the first gate system, over the roller and through the molten galvanization material, and through the second gate system;
• further comprising, after the driving of the workpiece:
• removing a first gate from at least one of the first gate system and the second gate system;
• installing a second gate into the at least one of the first gate system and the second gate system, wherein the second gate is sized and dimensioned to hold a second workpiece having second dimensions different than first dimensions of the workpiece;
• and driving the second workpiece through the first gate system, over the roller and through the molten galvanization material, and through the second gate system, while the second gate is installed in the at least one of the first gate system and the second gate system.

A method of galvanizing a workpiece, wherein the method is performed using a trough, wherein the trough comprises:

• a plurality of connected walls configured to hold a molten galvanization material within the trough, wherein the trough further comprises:
• a first end comprising a first gate system;
• a second end, opposing the first end, comprising a second gate system;
• a roller connected, inside the trough, to opposing inside walls of the plurality of connected walls;
• and a sump disposed within the trough;
• the method further comprising:
• pumping the molten galvanization material into the sump until the molten galvanization material submerges the roller;
• and driving the workpiece through the first gate system, over the roller and through the molten galvanization material, and through the second gate system;
• wherein:
• the trough comprises a hook retainer extending outwardly from the first end and further comprises a slotted holder extending outwardly from the first end, and the first gate system comprises:
• a first gate comprising a guide pin and a top shelf, the guide pin disposed in the slotted holder;
• and a key disposed between the top shelf and the hook retainer such that the key secures the first gate between the top shelf and the hook retainer.