LN 252-1

Edition October 2009

- Works Standard Document name index 10215229-008

Anticorrosive
Zinc electroplating without special dimensional requirements
Parts without thread

1. Scope of application and objective

An anticorrosive is applied to parts which are exposed to atmospheric conditions due to
their place of installation.

This standard applies for parts which require zinc electroplating and for which no special
dimensional requirements have been specified.

2. Other applicable documentation

DIN 332-2 Centre holes 60 degrees with thread for shaft ends for rotating
electrical machines
DIN 50961 Electroplated coatings - Zinc coatings on iron or steel - Terms, testing
and corrosion resistance
ISO 9227 Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Salt spray tests
ISO 12944-1 Paints and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel structures by
protective paint systems - General introduction
ISO 12944-2 Paints and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel structures by
protective paint systems - Part 2: Classification of environments
ISO 12944-3 Paints and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel structures by
protective paint systems - Design considerations
ISO 12944-4 Paints and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel structures by
protective paint systems - Part 4: Types of surface and surface
preparation
ISO 12944-5 Paints and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel structures by
protective paint systems - Part 5: Protective paint systems
ISO 12944-6 Paints and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel structures by
protective paint systems - Laboratory performance test methods
ISO 12944-7 Paints and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel structures by
Protective paint systems - Execution and supervision of paint work
ISO 12944-8 Paints and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel structures by
protective paint systems - Development of specifications for new work
and maintenance
LN 251-1 Painting Specifications for cranes sections
LN 251-2 Painting Specification for Gear Components
LN 252-2 Anticorrosive; Dimensionally stable parts with improved wear
properties; Salt-bath nitrocarburised with oxidising subsequent
treatment

01.10.09 LBC Mr. Bramberger, Mr. Eiwan AKN AKN

Date Factory Compiled by Reviewed by Approved by

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LN 252-3 Anticorrosive; Dimensionally stable parts, Zinc - iron yellow-chromed

LN 252-4 Anticorrosive; Hot-dip galvanising without special dimensional
requirements, Parts without thread
LN 252-5 Anticorrosive; Micro-coating system, Liebherr Corrosion Protection
(LCP)

3. Requirements / Description

3.1 Notes on design

A hydrogen embrittlement of the material must be considered when carrying out chemical
pretreatment, zinc electroplating or hot dipping of high-tensile steels. Parts made from
materials featuring a tensile strength of Rm > 1000 N/mm2, a hardness of > 34 HRC or a
surface hardness of > 340 HV may not undergo electroplating.

Due to the deterioration of fatigue strength characteristics caused by embrittlement of the

metal, in welded steel parts and structural parts in particular, pretreatment prior to
galvanising should be avoided for all grades of steel. Should this method of anticorrosion
treatment prove unavoidable, appropriate preparatory measures are to be considered
when carrying out durability analysis.

For secondary parts, such as hand-rails, all types of steel featuring a yield strength of
Re < 460 N/mm2 may undergo hot-dip galvanising, regardless of treatment condition, as
long as their design is compatible with the galvanising process.

Open gaps and joints are to be avoided. Corrosives could leak from these cavities
following the galvanising process and impair the galvanising process.

− Weld seams must be properly sealed, thus the weld seams must be implemented
around all welded parts completely (see fig. 1).
− Wherever recesses are evident, the recesses must either be welded shut or the recess
manipulated so that the extremities of the recess can be joined (see fig. 1).

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Fig. 1.

Weld seams sealed

completely all the
way round.

For parts featuring a weight of > 0.5 kg, locating bores must be added for insertion of the
parts, or mounting threads for suspension of the parts, wherever insertion or suspension
possibilities are not already featured due to the part’s geometric form.

Special validations for rotating parts:

a) Weight of part > 0.5 kg to 5 kg, length < 300 mm

Insertion bore centrally on the face side with ∅ 7 mm, depth 20 mm, deburred
b) Weight of part > 5 kg to 10 kg, length < 300 mm
Insertion bore centrally on the face side with ∅ 10 mm, depth 30 mm, deburred
c) Weight of part >10 kg or length > 300 mm
Insertion bore centrally on the face side with thread complying with DIN 332-2 form
DS, max. M16.

For all other parts, the specification on the respective drawing applies.

Partial galvanising is to be avoided due to the high manufacturing costs. If this can not be
avoided because of the design, the procedural method must be clarified with the person
undertaking the galvanising.

Parts indicating surface damage may not be welded.

It has been ascertained over extensive testing that yellow chromating proves a superior
anticorrosive than blue chromating for the same layer thickness. As the cost for both
procedures is the same, yellow chromating should be favoured due to the superior surface
protection.

Exception: Assembly plates for switch cabinets. In this case blue chromating is to be
preferred due to the poor surface conductivity resulted by yellow chromating.

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The following specification is to be applied to the design drawings or factory standards:

Anticorrosive in accordance with LN

1st Stamp:
252-1
DIN 50961 - Fe/Zn 25 C

Anticorrosive in accordance with LN To be applied to assembly

2nd Stamp:
252-1 plates for switch cabinets
DIN 50961 - Fe/Zn 25 B

3.2 Notes for the workshop

The workpiece may not exhibit any cracks, foreign inclusions and laminar imperfections.

Cold weldings (incomplete fusion), open pores, piping porosity and residues of weld spray
films (containing silicone) may not occur.

Grease, colour markings, welding slag, weld spatter and scales must be completely
removed.

Rust, oil and welding smoke do not need to be removed as they are removed during pre-
treatment in the pickling solution at the galvanising plant.

3.3 Notes for surface treatment

3.3.1 Surface composition

If it is possible for the surface composition to remain unprocessed in accordance with the
drawing/factory standard sheet, point 5 of DIN 50961 applies, thus the surface being
protected must be eligible for the corrosion protection process. Ascertainment of this point,
and if necessary, verification by way of consultation with LBC, is the responsibility of the
person applying the coating.

3.3.2 Anticorrosive
Galvanising is resulted in accordance with DIN 50961 - Fe/Zn25 C.
The specified coating thickness of 25 μm is the minimum coating thickness.

With coating thicknesses of approx. 25 µm, a moderate to sustained corrosive protection,

category C3 in accordance with ISO 12944-1 to -8 is to be attained. Reference values,
see Table 1.

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Table 1; (taken from ISO 12944-1 to -8)

Category Examples for typical environments in a Protective duration SS-Test

moderate climate, outside in hours
C3 City and industrial atmospheres, short 2 to 5 years 120
moderate moderate contamination from sulphur medium 5 to 15 years 240
dioxide. Coastal areas with low salt long over 15 years 480
contamination.
C4 Industrial areas with high moisture short 2 to 5 years 240
intense levels and aggressive atmospheres. medium 5 to 15 years 480
long over 15 years 720
C5-I Industrial areas with high moisture short 2 to 5 years 480
very levels and aggressive atmospheres. medium 5 to 15 years 720
intense long over 15 years 1440
(industrial)
C5-M Coastal and offshore areas with short 2 to 5 years 480
very high salt contamination. medium 5 to 15 years 720
intense Comment: long over 15 years 1440
(sea) Coastal areas with warm humid
climates can exceed the limits of
C5-M.

These specifications are attainable reference values which may change as a result of
environmental influences. There are no guarantees for these reference values in
accordance with ISO 12944-1 to -8.

3.3.3 Procedure
Parts < 0.5 kg may be galvanised with barrel application.
Parts > 0.5 kg must be galvanised free-standing or suspended as rack goods, depending
on their form.

3.3.4 Delivery forms

Delivery of surface-protected parts is to be effected in such a way that there is absolutely
no possibility of the parts sustaining damage.

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4. Previous editions
LN 252 Part 1, issued 03.1994, 12.1995, 02.1996
LN 252-1, issued 05.2000, 12.2002, 01.2006; 08.2008

5. Modifications

- Paragraph 3.1 has been completely revised.

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