STANDARD FOR GALVANIZING

1. BS EN ISO 1461 : 1999

Coating minimum thicknesses on samples that are not centrifuged
Local coating thickness(minimum) Mean coating thickness (minimum)
m
m

Article and its thickness

Steel 6 mm

70

85

Steel 3 mm to < 6 mm

55

70

Steel 1.5 mm to < 3 mm

45

55

Steel < 1.5 mm

35

45

Castings 6 mm

70

80

Castings < 6 mm

60

70

2. ASTM A 123 (2000)

Minimum Average Coating thickness Grade by Material Categoory
All Specimens Tested
Steel Thickness Range (Measured), in. (mm)

Material Category
Under 1.6

1.6 to under 3.2 3.2 to under 4.8 4.8 to under 6.4

6.4 or over

Structural Shapes and Plate

45

65

75

85

100

Strip and Bar

45

65

75

85

100

Pipe and Tubing

45

45

75

75

75

Wire

35

50

60

65

80

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

Thickness of steel
1 mn to 2 mm Over 2 mm to Over 3 mm to
3mm
5 mm

Over 5

Rolled steels excluding tubes

Steel porduct
Casting and forging

HDZ35
350(49 m)

HDZ40
400(56 m)

HDZ45
450(63 m)

HDZ50
500(69 m)

Bolts & Nuts 12 mm and over in dia.

Washers over 2.3 mm in thick

HDZ35
350(49 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

Over 5 mm

4 times

5 times

4 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

Local coating
thickness Microns

Average coating
thickness Microns

Average coating
mass g/m2

1.5 mm or less

35

45

320

Over 1.5 to 3 mm

45

55

390

Over 3 to 6 mm

55

70

500

Over 6 mm

70

85

600

Table 2.
REQUIREMENTS FOR COATING THICKNESS AND
MASS FOR ARTICLES THAT ARE NOT CENTRIFUGED
Article Thicknesses (incl.castings)
mm

Local coating
thickness Microns

Average coating
thickness Microns

Average coating
mass g/m2

1.5 mm or less

25

35

250

Over 1.5 to 3 mm

40

55

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.