STANDARD FOR GALVANIZING

1. BS EN ISO 1461 : 1999 Coating minimum thicknesses on samples that are not centrifuged
Article and its thickness Steel 6 mm Steel 3 mm to < 6 mm Steel 1.5 mm to < 3 mm Steel < 1.5 mm Castings 6 mm Castings < 6 mm Local coating thickness(minimum) Mean coating thickness (minimum) m m 70 55 45 35 70 60 85 70 55 45 80 70

2. ASTM A 123 (2000) Minimum Average Coating thickness Grade by Material Categoory
All Specimens Tested Steel Thickness Range (Measured), in. (mm) Under 1.6 Structural Shapes and Plate Strip and Bar Pipe and Tubing Wire 45 45 45 35 1.6 to under 3.2 3.2 to under 4.8 4.8 to under 6.4 65 65 45 50 75 75 75 60 85 85 75 65 6.4 or over 100 100 75 80

Material Category

3. JIS H 8641 3.1 Appearance The coated surface shall be practically smooth and free from bare spot and other defects that are detrimental to practical use. 3.2 Minimum Coating Mass by Steel Category Stel Thickness Range, g/m2
Steel Category Rolled steels excluding tubes Steel porduct Casting and forging Bolts & Nuts 12 mm and over in dia. Washers over 2.3 mm in thick Thickness of steel 1 mn to 2 mm Over 2 mm to Over 3 mm to 3mm 5 mm HDZ35 350(49 m) HDZ35 350(49 m) HDZ40 400(56 m) HDZ45 450(63 m) Over 5 HDZ50 500(69 m) -

Remarks: Rolled steel excluding tubes, Steel products, Casting and forging to be served under severe corrosion environmental conditions minimum coating mass = 550 g/m 2 (76 m) = HDZ55 3.3 Number of times, Copper sulfate test by steel Category steel Thickness Rang
Steel Category Rolled steels excluding tubes Steel products, Steel tubular products Casting and forgings Bolts & Nuts 12 mm and over in dia. Wasgers iver 2.3 mm in thick. Thickness of steel Up to 5 mm 4 times 4 times Over 5 mm 5 times -

4. AS/NZS 4680 : 2006 Hot-dip galvanized (Zinc) coating on fabricated ferrous articles Table 1.
REQUIREMENTS FOR COATING THICKNESS AND MASS FOR ARTICLES THAT ARE NOT CENTRIFUGED Article Thicknesses mm 1.5 mm or less Over 1.5 to 3 mm Over 3 to 6 mm Over 6 mm Local coating thickness Microns 35 45 55 70 Average coating thickness Microns 45 55 70 85 Average coating mass g/m2 320 390 500 600

Table 2.
REQUIREMENTS FOR COATING THICKNESS AND MASS FOR ARTICLES THAT ARE NOT CENTRIFUGED Article Thicknesses (incl.castings) mm 1.5 mm or less Over 1.5 to 3 mm Local coating thickness Microns 25 40 Average coating thickness Microns 35 55 Average coating mass g/m2 250 390

The thickness of the galvanized coating shall first be tested by the purchaser/designer at the galvanizer's works, using an approved magnetic measuring device, In the event of any dispute, an independent test shall be carried out in accordance with AS/NZS 4680, Appendix G. Surface Finish The galvanized coating shall be continuous, adherent, an smooth and evenly distributed ad possible, and free from any defect that is detrimental to the stated end use of the coated article. On silicon killed steels, the coating may be dull grey, provided the coating is sound and continuous. The integrity of the coating shall be determined by visual inspection and coating thicknesses measurements. Where slip factors are required to enable high strength friction grip bolting, where shown, these shall be obtained after galvanizing by suitable mechanical treatment of the faying surfaces.

Where a paint finish is to be applied to the galvanized coating, this should be advised at the time of order and all spikes shall be removed and all edges shall be free from lumps and runs. Adhesion The galvanized coating shall be sufficiently adherent to withstand normal handling during transport and erection.