November 2006

Mercedes-Benz DBL 4062

Supply Specification
Electrolytically zinc coated flat products
BQF available ⌧
Additional DaimlerChrysler Standards required: DBL 4066, 6757, 7391, 8010, DC-10651, MB Special Terms Supersedes
edition: 11.2003
Refer to Section
Changes Page 5

Product versions and examples

This DBL applies to the characteristics of the coatings of metal sheets and strips which are applied for corrosion
protection purposes. The technological characteristics are specified in other DBLs and DIN standards on the drawing in
the block for materials and/or by means of sheet identity cards.

Table1
Product versions for new model series
Product
Metal sheet side A Metal sheet side B
version
(PV)
.01 2,5 µm zinc without pre-phosphating as metal sheet side A

.02 2,5 µm zinc with pre-phosphating as metal sheet side A

.31 7,5 µm zinc without pre-phosphating as metal sheet side A

.32 7,5 µm zinc with pre-phosphating as metal sheet side A

.51 5 µm zinc with organic coating as metal sheet side A

7,5 µm zinc without organic coating and

.68 7,5 µm zinc with organic coating* without pre-phosphating

* conforming to approval in Approval of Procurement Sources (BQF for DBL 4062)

Abbreviated designation:

In the block for materials, e.g. : Steel EN 10152-1.0338+ZE+A+O+DBL4062.68

(Position of coating shall be indicated clearly on the component
drawing. PV .68: Mark side with organic coating)

In the block for surface no entry is made.

1 Field of application, general requirements

The product versions indicated in Table 1 shall be applied to body parts of new model series. Previous product
versions are listed in Table 3 on page 6. These product versions may continue to be used, if required, for
commercial vehicles and for the axle area.

For electrolytically zinc-coated metal sheets with organic coating at US manufacturing locations, DC
Specification DC-10651 shall apply.

Continued on pages 2 to 6
Issued by: DaimlerChrysler AG Technical responsibility (name): Honsel Technical coordination by Central Materials and Process Engineering
70546 Stuttgart Department: PWT/VFT Plant: 050 Plant 50, Department PWT/VFT Name: H. Hopf
Standards (GR/EQS) Phone: 07031 90 87468 HPC: F155 Telephone +49(0)7031 90-2562
Confidential! All rights reserved. Distribution or duplication in part or in whole without prior written approval of DaimlerChrysler AG is not permitted.
In case of doubt, the German language original should be consulted as the authoritative text.
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2 Constituents and recyclability

All materials, processes, components and systems shall conform to current statutory requirements regarding
controlled substances and recyclability. EU directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles/the German law
governing end-of-life vehicles shall be observed with regard to freedom from Cr(VI), Cd, Hg and Pb.

3 General properties of the materials, raw materials and supply condition

3.1 Zinc coating

(all product versions)
Electrolytic zinc coating. The choice of the electrodeposition method for the metallic coating is left to the
discretion of the rolling mill – provided that the requirements of this DBL are fulfilled.

3.2 Phosphating
(Product versions .02, .20, .21, .30, .32)
The phosphate layer shall cover the electrolytically zinc coated surface evenly. In addition, the sizes of
phosphate crystals shall be spread evenly.

3.3 Organic coating

(Product versions.50 to .68)
For the qualification of a new product (coating material), documentation regarding compliance with all
tests stipulated by DBL 4066 is a prerequisite.
Any change in the coating material (refer to BQF 4062) requires renewed sampling.

3.2.1 Identification
The organic coating shall be marked permanently in color (over the whole surface) such that it
can be clearly distinguished visually from a zinc coated surface. The marking shall not affect the
formability and weldability.

4 Technical data

4.1 Suitability for joining

It shall be possible to process the materials, including the corrosion protection applied in accordance
with this DBL, without problems, using the joining methods customarily used in the body shop such as:
- welding (spot, projection, inert gas, stud, laser beam welding)
- soldering (laser beam soldering, MIG soldering)
- mechanical joining methods (clinching, riveting, screwing)
- gluing
- combined joining methods (gluing + spot welding, gluing + punch riveting, gluing + clinching)

This requires that the process parameters be adapted, if applicable, when a new material or coating is
introduced.

Suitability for spot welding shall be ensured with regard to welding range and electrode life in accordance with
DBL 4066.

Suitability for gluing for structural adhesives and semi-structural process materials shall be ensured in
accordance with DBL 4066.
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4.2 Adhesion during forming

The zinc coat and the organic coat shall adhere well enough so that no significant abrasion occurs
during deformation; they shall not impede the deep drawing process.

5 Tolerances / As-supplied shape

5.1 Layer thicknesses

Table 2
Target Metallic coat Tolerance Pretreatment * Organic
(all PVs) (PVs .51 and .68) coating*
(PVs .51 and .68)

2,5 µm 2,5 – 5,0 µm

5 µm 5,0 – 7,5 µm conforming to requirements conforming to requirements

of DBL 4066 of DBL 4066
7,5 µm 7,5 - 10 µm

10 µm 10 – 12,5 µm

*Qualification and approval as per DBL 4066 is required

5.2 Preservation

The sheets or strips shall be preserved such that neither iron rust nor zinc corrosion occur
during transport or after six months' storage. Only oils in accordance with DBL 6757 shall be used.
In addition, requirements with regard to washability in accordance with DBL 6757 and after
160°C 13 min object temperature shall be fully complied with.

The use of substances containing Cr(VI) for passivation is not permitted.

6 Tests

6.1 Temperature resistance of the zinc coat

The electrolytically applied zinc coat shall not become detached in the vicinity of
welding joints. The following test shall be passed:

Temper the test specimens (approx. 100 x 30 mm) at 350 °C for 30 min. Then bend the
cooled down specimen over a mandrel with a diameter of 5 mm by approx. 20° - 30°. The coating
shall not separate. The coating side to be assessed shall lie on the inside.
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6.2 Layer weight and chemical analysis of the pre-phosphating

The following limit values apply to the permissible layer weight

layer weight: 1,0 – 1,8 g/m²
Basic method: Trication method (Zn, Mn, Ni)
The determination shall be carried out in accordance with the peeling method specified in DIN EN
12476.

The following limit values apply to the chemical analysis of the phosphate layer, analysis method
e.g. ICP-AES:

Zn: > 32 % by weight

Mn: 3–8 % by weight
Ni: 0,7 – 1,3 % by weight

6.3 Corrosion resistance

Test specimen: Y-flange, phosphated and cataphoretically dip coated in accordance with DBL
7391.54 without sealing and preservation
Exposure time: 10 cycles according to VDA 621-415 for PVs .50 to .68
6 cycles according to VDA 621-415 to PVs .20, .21, .30, .31 and .32
Requirement: No red rust in opened flange
Number of specimens: at least 5 specimens per test

40
40
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6.4 Adhesion of organic coating

Care shall be taken to ensure that the adhesion of the organic coating is sufficiently strong to avoid any
detrimental effect on adhesive bonds for crash-resistant structures. This is only possible if the minimum
requirements of DBL 4066 are reached.

7 Phosphating and painting in receiving plants

It shall be possible to pre-treat the coated sheets and strips in the relevant receiving plant without problems so
that a uniform Zn phosphate layer can form on the complete surface which has not been organically coated.

In case of sheets intended for the outer skin, the sheet surfaces shall not demonstrate any defects or
imperfections such as zinc blisters or rolled-in extraneous micro-matter which later lead to paint defects during
painting.

8 Duties of the supplier

Refer to MERCEDES-BENZ SPECIAL TERMS Nos. 13 and 16

9 Samples
Refer to MERCEDES-BENZ SPECIAL TERMS No. 13.

10 Deliveries
Refer to MERCEDES-BENZ SPECIAL TERMS No. 13.

11 Identification
Refer to MERCEDES – BENZ SPECIAL TERMS No. 4, No. 24 and No. 27

12 Packaging

Refer to MERCEDES-BENZ SPECIAL TERMS No. 30.

13 Complaints
Refer to MERCEDES-BENZ SPECIAL TERMS No. 16 and Purchase Conditions for Production Materials and
Spare Parts for Motor Vehicles.

14 Environmental protection regulations/Industrial safety

Refer to MERCEDES-BENZ SPECIAL TERMS Nos. 30, and 36 and DBL 8585 Negative substance list for
material selection.

Changes: New product versions for pre-phosphating and for flat products with Zn layer thickness 2,5 µm.
Section 2 "Regulated substances and recyclability“ supplemented with EU directive on ELV.
Section 6.2 "Phosphating“ added.
Changed specimen shape for Section 6.3 "Corrosion resistance“.
Body-in-white seam sealants (was Section 6.5) integrated into "suitability for gluing" (Section 4.1).
Omission of PV .11 in Table 3 for body interiors of passenger car model series.
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Previous product versions:

Table 3
Product
Metal sheet side A Metal sheet side B
version
(PV)
.11 5 µm zinc as metal sheet side A

5 µm zinc with pre-phosphating

.20 optionally bright
7,5 µm zinc without pre-phosphating
5 µm zinc with pre-phosphating
as metal sheet side A
.21 optionally
7,5 µm zinc without pre-phosphating
7,5 µm zinc with pre-phosphating
.30 optionally bright
10 µm zinc without pre-phosphating

.50 5 µm zinc with organic coating bright

.60 7,5 µm zinc with organic coating bright

Conversion from pre-phosphated to non-phosphated sheets or vice versa is only permitted following renewed
sample approval by the competent quality management departments – a mixed production is not permitted.