Group standard TL 52132

Issue 2014-08
Class. No.: 57254

Descriptors: lubricant, electrolytically zinc-coated, Cr(VI)-free, stainless steel, threaded fastener, bolt, nut, coefficient
of friction

Lubricant for Threaded Fasteners with Electrolytically Applied Coatings or

Made of Stainless Steel
Requirements

Previous issues
TL 52132: 1986-01, 2004-08, 2012-08

Changes
The following changes have been made to TL 52132: 2012-08:
– Product microGLEIT DF 977S added
– Product microGLEIT DF VzwoA added
– N 052 132 00 assigned to lubricant gleitmo 605
– N 052 132 01 added and assigned to lubricant DF 911
– N 052 132 02 added and assigned to lubricant Torque'N'Tension 11 / Control Fluid
Blue/Green/Clear UV
– N 052 132 11 added and assigned to lubricant gleitmo 625
– N 052 132 12 added and assigned to lubricant DF 921
– N 052 132 S1 added and assigned to lubricant DF 977S
– Section 3.4: Max. coating temperature reduced
– Section 3.1 "Basic requirements": VW 50156 added
– Note 3 added
– Technical responsibility changed

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1 Scope
This Technical Supply Specification (TL) defines the requirements for lubricants on electrolytically
produced zinc and zinc alloy systems – Cr(VI)-free – for metric threaded elements with surface pro‐
tection types as per Volkswagen standard VW 13750 and for threaded fasteners made of stainless,
high-alloyed chromium steel.
For limitations to the selection of lubricants, see section 3.4.

2 Designation
Lubricant as per TL 52132

3 Requirements

3.1 Basic requirements

Approval of first supply and changes as per VW 01155.
Process release as per VW 50156.
Avoidance of hazardous substances as per VW 91101.
The lubricant coating must
– reduce the coefficient of friction (total friction coefficient range µtot = 0.09 to 0.15;
see VW 01129) and
– narrow the scatter range
in the threaded connection as compared to untreated threaded elements.
The lubricant coating must be suitable for Cr(VI)-free zinc coatings and must not contain Cr(VI).
For examination purposes (Yes/No statement), the coating must contain an ultraviolet (UV) inhibi‐
tor as an indicator.

3.2 Standard-part numbers

Table 1 – Barrel goods – Coating for electrolytically zinc-coated threaded fasteners

Standard-part number Product
N 052 132 00 gleitmo 605 by Fuchs Lubritech
N 052 132 01 DF 911 by microGLEIT
N 052 132 02 Torque'N'Tension 11 / Control Fluid Blue/Green/Clear UV by MacDermid

Table 2 – Barrel goods – Coating for stainless steel threaded fasteners

Standard-part number Product
N 052 132 10 gleitmo 625 by Fuchs Lubritech
N 052 132 11 DF 921 by microGLEIT
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Table 3 – Barrel goods – Coating for thread-forming tapping screws of all surface types
Standard-part number Product
N 052 132 21 DF VzwoA by microGLEIT

Table 4 – Spray – Re-lubrication of threaded fasteners of all surfaces

Standard-part number Product
N 052 132 S1 DF 977S by microGLEIT

3.3 Type
Water-dispersed synthetic polymers (PE suspension) that yield a touch-dry lubricant film/lubricant
layer after application and drying (commercially available products are listed in section 3.2).
NOTE 1: The properties of the products differ in part and must be tested for the respective use
case with respect to the coefficients of friction to be achieved. Particular influences such as fasten‐
ing speeds, mating surfaces, and operational temperatures of the threaded fasteners used must be
taken into consideration.

So, for example, the products from section 3.2 Table 1 are particularly suited for coating electrolyti‐
cally zinc-coated threaded fasteners. The products from section 3.2 Table 2 are preferred for stain‐
less steel threaded fasteners; the effect of reducing the coefficient of friction is particularly strong
here.
Lubricants from section 3.2 Table 3 can be used for metric thread-forming tapping screws, in order
to fulfill the specifications regarding the maximum screw-in torques as per VW 60424.
As an alternative to re-lubrication, products containing solvents (sprays) from section 3.2 Table 4
can also be used for stainless steel threaded fasteners, while observing the limitations on electro‐
plated coatings mentioned in Note 3.
The coating agent must be silicone-free and must not contain any substances necessitating a
marking as being hazardous to health (Xn) as per the German Hazardous Substances Ordinance.

3.4 Requirements for the lubricant application process

– It must be ensured that no residues of chromic acid, chromic solutions, or other acid residues
can enter into the lubricant coating bath.
– The chosen process must guarantee reliable and even wetting of the surface with lubricant.
Prior to application of the lubricant, the parts to be coated must be dry and slightly heated (ob‐
ject temperature approx. 40 °C to 50 °C, not exceeding 75 °C). The temperature of the coating
agent must not fall below 20 °C during coating (optimum: 25 °C to 35 °C, not exceed‐
ing 45 °C).
– The coating agent is usually supplied as a concentrate. The mixing ratio of coating agent con‐
centrate and, preferably, demineralized water must be chosen in such a way as to achieve and
maintain the desired coefficients of friction. Empirical reference value: 1 part coating agent,
3 parts water (e.g., for microGLEIT DF 911, gleitmo 605, Torque'N'Tension 11, or Tor‐
que'N'Tension Control Fluid (Blue/Green/Clear UV).
– The bath concentration must be tested by determining the dry residue or using a refractome‐
ter, and documented.
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– The bath (pH value) must be checked based on the specifications of the coating agent manu‐
facturer (frequency: at least once per shift/day, taking into account the specified limits).
– Coated threaded parts are preferably dried in a tunnel-type system, but a centrifugal system is
also possible. Drying must be performed at a speed suited to the parts spectrum and with the
application of heat. The precise setting parameters (rotational speed, temperature, filling quan‐
tity) must be determined and documented by the coating company in collaboration with the
coating agent manufacturer. The maximum permissible temperature for the coating system
must be observed, e.g., max. 90 °C for Cr(VI)-free passivation treatments.
– In order to avoid the risk of condensation, the parts must be packaged dry and only after
reaching ambient (room) temperature.
– Check the efficiency of the lubricant coating with respect to the coefficients of friction of the
threaded elements in coordination with the receiving plant.
NOTE 2: If threaded fasteners that have already been coated with lubricant are coated once
again, this can yield different coefficients of friction than for the first coating.
NOTE 3: The reason for re-lubricating with microGLEIT DF 977S (spray) could be components
that cannot be coated as per section 3.4, or cannot be not coated in a reliable process, but this
also includes any rework on improperly lubricated components that do not achieve the required co‐
efficients of friction as per VW 01129. Prerequisite for the use of sprays is a release based on the
respective use case by means of a deviation permit (AWE), because they contain substances that
impair the paint wetting ability.
The parts to be coated must be free of oil and grease, and the solvent of the spray must be evapo‐
rated before further processing. Cleanliness, avoidance of contaminants, uniform wetting, and ef‐
fectiveness of the lubricant coating must also be observed. The processes of pre-heating and dry‐
ing are omitted in this procedure.

4 Applicable documents
The following documents cited in this standard are necessary to its application.
Some of the cited documents are translations from the German original. The translations of Ger‐
man terms in such documents may differ from those used in this standard, resulting in terminologi‐
cal inconsistency.
Standards whose titles are given in German may be available only in German. Editions in other
languages may be available from the institution issuing the standard.

VW 01129 Limit Values for Coefficients of Friction; Mechanical Fasteners with Met‐
ric ISO Threads
VW 01155 Vehicle Parts; Approval of First Supply and Changes
VW 13750 Surface Protection for Metal Parts; Surface Protection Types, Codes
VW 50156 General Information for Process Materials and Industrial Hygiene Relea‐
ses for Operating Fluids and Cosmetics; Technical (Process Materials
Only) and Industrial Hygiene Conditions for Sample Inspections, Relea‐
ses, and Deliveries
VW 60424 Designation Information for Screws, Bolts, Nuts, Washers, and Rivets;
Shapes, Types and Additional Specifications
VW 91101 Environmental Standard for Vehicles; Vehicle Parts, Materials, Operat‐
ing Fluids; Avoidance of Hazardous Substances