“Ts nero standard ded in acne ith nota ainda on snr bled he Din rin he ‘Devdapmant af Internal Stators, Gade nd Recormendatiene ted y the Werd rede Organon Tene Barts tied (THT Comice Aly Designation: F3393 - 20°" CONTROLLED REFE COPY REFERENCE COPY Not For CiRcuLation 00 NOT COPY May 8 BORROWED Zinc-Flake Coating Systems for Fasteners’ FROM R & E Liprary “This stand is sued ander he fed designstion FSI9K; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of Sil adetion om ine cise of revision, the ear of us revision. Anum in press incest year ef st approval A Spenchip epson (c indses an edo change since te It revsion or rupee ‘NOTE Table | was erly comeced Ta Auguw 2000. 4, Scope 1.1 Zinc-flake coating systems are fluid dispersions of zine-flakes, sometimes with the addition of aluminum flakes, ‘which are non-clectrolytically applied to steel substrates. The avilable fom American Society of Mechascal Engineers (ASME), ASME Inert) Hesiguten, Two Pak Ave, New York. NY 0016-599, ps! “Tava from Intrational Oraiztion fr Stnduzaton (180), 150 Cen Seer BIBC Ik Chemin de landomet CP a0, 1214 Vere, (Geneva, Szerang, po 0. 0g TABLE 2 Appearance Giasatcaion Tppeerance oe 7 ‘Ser Gray Colas (As Aareed Upon) ‘TABLE 3 Average Coefficient of Total Frition Range and Test Program ‘laataton “ara Coote of Tal Fon Oa” ‘Code ™ a0 a) oa N 02,008 R 25 @) 008 8 019,008 t 026 4) 006 w ‘As Agoed Upon "77 esl for a tesed warps mut witin the pease ge 3.4 Zine-Flake Coating Systems—Zine-flake coating sys- tems (base coat only, base coat(s) plus topcoat(s), including ‘coating thickness or coating weight shall be specified and/or agreed upon at the time of the order. 434.1 Zine-flake coating systems typically include a topcoat; however, when itis agreed upon, they can be supplied without ‘a topcoat. The addition of a topcoat, either organic or inorganic, can provide additional performance enhancing char- acteristics such as corrosion resistance, colored appearance, integral lubricant for friction control, chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, and/or UV resistance. In addition, some inc-flake coating systems may contain integral lubricants that ‘can modify the average total coefficient of friction. 3.4.2 Zine-flake coating systems can be applied via the dip-spin, dip-drain, rack dip-spin, or spray methods. Special application techniques may be necessary to avoid excessive or insufficient coating thickness and/or part sticking. For guidance in determining the dimensional accommodations of zinc-flake ‘coating systems in the pitch, major, and/or minor diameter refer to ASME BI.1 Section 7 and ISO 968. Nore 1—Thedip-spin dip-rain, rack dip-spin, or spray application of ine-ske coating systems may lead to non-uniform local coating thick ‘ess that typically does no impair thread ft 3.4.3 Zine-flake coating systems may require a peak metal temperature up to 671 °F (355 °C) for proper curing conditions of the coating; however the curing temperature shall not exceed ‘TABLE 1 Minimum Corrosion Resistance, Minimum Costing Thickness, or Minimum Coating Weight Casateton Code ‘nzror Coneion Rennancn inna Coang Teknoss ian Coaing WES * 24h ‘00016 45m ‘OKgooRr— gin e sm 000020 n= Sym Doaseoat®— 16n2 ce oon ‘00025. om .ssboen= — rain 5 720" ‘00030 In. um O.rstaan®— 259m? E 6m 0.0080 i 13pm ‘.a00een=— gine e 200% (0.0000 in. = 154m (rte0eaR® —segr? c ‘As Agesd Ugon [ASAgood Ugon engeed Upto Early caeted seo'ysiscavnn on sation fa rarerly F3303 - 20°" the tempering temperature of quenched and tempered fasten- cers. The curing temperature shall not negatively alter the ‘mechanical and/or physical properties of the coated part(s). 3.44 Bulk handling processes, which can include secondary ‘operations such as automatic feeding, sorting, transportation, and storage can lead 10 reductions in corrosion protection, depending upon the coating system and geometry of the coated part. This may also occur when topcoats that are sensitive to impact damage or abrasion are applied. During storage and before installation, contact with liquids, condensation, dust, or any other detrimental conditions to the coating system should be avoided. When necessary, an agreement should be reached ‘between the purchaser and the applicator/supplier to reduce the minimum corrosion resistance requirement or increase the ‘minimum coating thickness or minimum coating weight de- scribed in Table 4, Surface Preparation 4.1 Surface cleaning may consist of vapor, thermal, alkaline, or other degreasing methods for the removal of organic soils. When used, thermal degreasing temperatures shall not negatively alter or affect the mechanical or physical properties of the part(s). Other surface preparation methods may consist of mechanical cleaning (ie. shot blasting) or chemical cleaning (that is, phosphating) methods for removal of inorganic soils or scale. Chemical cleaning, such as acid pickling, which has a potential for hydrogen adsorption thus increasing the risk of internal hydrogen embrittlement, shall, contain suitable inhibitor(s) and minimal cleaning cycle times. Nor: 2—White non-fectrolyically applied zine-lake coating systems do not generate hydrogen during the coming proces, surface preparation ‘processes which corporate the use of acid cleaners (hati, aid pickling) ‘an cause hydrogen adsorption 4.2 Any chemical cleaning process that has a potential for hydrogen adsorption shall not be used for fasteners or related. products with a hardness greater than 39 HRC (385 HV). When. specified in the purchase order, the applicator shall certify that the process has not exposed the parts to acid during the ‘leaning and/or coating processes. 5. Ordering Information 5.1 Orders for materials in accordance with this specifica- tion shall include the following information (where appli- ‘eable): 5.11 Quantity and description of pans, acconding to a standard or a drawing, 5.1.2 Minimum Corrosion Resistance, Minimum Coating ‘Thickness, or Minimum Coating Weight (see Table |). 51.3 Appearance (see Table 2), 5.1.4 Average Coefficient of Total Friction Range and Test Program (sce Table 3 and 6.6) 5.15 Acceptable or preferred surface preparation method (see Section 4). 3.1.6 Any processing restrictions (where applicable). 5.1.7 Part Sampling Plans, Inspection Plans, Testing (in- cluding any special testing), and Test Reports shall be as agreed ‘upon between the purchaser and the applicator/supplier prior to processing. 5.1.8 Any additions or modifications to this specification shall be agreed upon between the purchaser and the applicator! supplier, 6. Coating System Requirements 6.1 Corrosion Resistance—The coating system shall be capable of withstanding exposure to salt spray for the mini- ‘mum hours specified in Table 1. 62 Cathodic Provection—The coating shall not exhibit red ‘corrosion after exposure to neutral salt spray testing for a ‘minimum of 72h when scratched tothe base metal with a sharp ‘cutting tool having @ nominal width of 0.02 + 0,005 in. (0.5 0.13 mm), 63 Coating Appearance—When viewed without ‘magnification, the coating shall have a uniform appearance and be fre from uncoated areas, discontinuities, and excess coating which affects fit, form, or part function. ‘and minimum adhesive strength of 6 N is firmly pressed by hand on to the surface and is subsequently pulled off rapidly ‘and perpendicularly to the surface, the coating shall not be peeled off the base metal. Small amounts of the coating left Sticking to the tape are acceptable. 65 Coating Thickness / Coating Weight—The coating thick- ness or coating weight shall meet the minimum thickness or coating weight specified in Table I. Unless otherwise defined, ‘the minimum local thickness measurements shall be taken on the reference areas indicated in Fig. | and/or significant surfaces as defined by Terminology F1789. 6.6 Average Coeficient of Total Friction—The agreed upon ‘coating system shall meet the applicable average coefficient of total friction in Table 3, or as agreed upon between the purchaser and the applicator/supplier. 17. Test Methods 7.1 Adhesion—Adhesion of the coating shall be tested in accordance with Test Methods D3359 Test Method A (with an X-Cut) and visually rated to classify the adhesion result. aq see oie FIG. 1 Reference Areas for Costing Thickness Measurement i 3 2 i iAf F393 - 20" 12 Corrosion Resistance Testing—“The coating system shall be tested in accordance with Practice B11 or1S0 9227 and be capable of withstanding exposure to salt spray testing forthe tuinimum hours specified in Table I. Unless otherwise agreed Upon, red conosion visible tothe unaided eye shall have a tating of Grade 6 or higher per Practice D610 on significant surfaces (ee Terminology 11789 for definition atthe concli- Sion ofthe specited exposure period. Te coosion resitance tes shall be conducted on the part) & minimum of 24h after application ofthe coating system, The test stall be performed on pars inthe “e-costed" condition and prior to any subee- Gent processes including, but not limited to, sorting, packaging, and assembly. ‘Nore 3~The uation nd res of aici coon resin as tel alt opey (op te caviorments ay hee conenion EoSSviite ein sca cone atc be se.Thedraton foots of aa eovson estanc sud nt be els Steet is or preising th ceric eof he ctl coued ace unless 2 Sie coats be sot 73 Coating Thickness Coating thickness shal be tested in accordance with Test Method B499 magnetic induction (see Note 4), Practice E376 eddy current; or Test Method B568 X-Ray Spectrometry (see Note 3) For referee purposes, Iicroscopie examination in accordance with Test Method BABY shall be use. Nore 4Coning thickest res detined by magnetic inc sion may belated i te prs have enone apace parce ‘et sng chess et eas mad by Ray spectom- cay ar lined tie these ofthe te ke tse out ly The ‘dns ef he wpe yes tot mene by XRayspecomety To Siskon coung’tachoes reals dacmined by Ake) secrecy iy bone i he ps ne cn proce th « Peet contig es 74 Coating Weight—the coated pats shal be weighed and te coating shall be chemically or mecharcaly removed, Once the coating is removed down fo the base meal, the pars shall be veweighed andthe weight difference caleulied. Te weight Giference sall be divided by the surface aea of the stripped pats andthe resulting calelation ithe coating weight ofthe sing system Nom Cong son mayb eas by meth dr 15 Hydrogen Embritiement—When specified in the pur chase order, ora agreed upon between the purchaser and the spplicalr/supplier, testing shall be conducted In accordance wr Test Methods Fo06/FS00M or P1940. the event that Bardness reductions occur in test specimens due 1 coating caring times and temperate, testing. hall be conducted alternatively in accordance with Test Method F1624, 16 Thread Acceptailiy—The coating system shall not hhave an adverse effect on the normal instalation and removal practices as determined by the proper GO thread gages “161 rio to application of the coating system, extemal threads may be prosuced undersized and intemal treads may be produced oversized to accommodate addtional coating thickness or conting weight provided the fished fastener after coating meets all specified mechanical requirements agreed ‘upon in the purchase order. 7.6.2 Where mechanical properties are not specified, over- sizing or undersizing of threads is subject to the approval of the purchaser. [Nore 7—For reference, see Specification F788, Section 6.5.14 and ISO 10683 Annex A Section A2 for addtional acceptance criteria tht canbe specified in the purchase or as agreed upon between the purchaser and spplicatcsuppliee 7.7 Average Total Coeficient of Friction—Testing shall be performed in accordance to ISO 16047 or as agreed upon between the purchaser and the applicator/supplier and as specified in the purchase order. The results of testing shall be Kept on file and submitted to the purchaser when required. Test Program A or B shall be agreed upon at the time of the order. [Nore 8—IF unspecified and requested i the purchase onde, the default test materials should be the conesponding mating aus or bets forthe pans to be tested. The mating nuts or bolts and washers are plain steel, {coated and degreased In accordance to ISO 16047, Secsons 72,73 et Ts ‘7.I.A Test Program A—When permissible, testing shall be performed using M10-1.5 surrogate test bolts processed with ‘the production parts. With this test program, itis recommended that friction testing be performed at a frequency which dem- ‘onstrates control of the applicator’s coating process. 7.1.2 Test Program B—The use of surrogate bolts is not permitted in this test program. Samples for friction testing are selected from the production Tots which have been coated, Nore 9—Test hardware, ituring specific 0 the par, and capable instrumentation will be required to conduct testing per Progam B. These required materials may not be readily available at al test facies or ‘coating applicators. When necessiy, » facility with the capability to perform the text may be dsignsted 8s agreed upon, 8, Sample Inspection and Testing Reports 8.1 Samples for inspection may be taken in accordance with Practice F470, ASME B18.18, or as agreed upon between the purchaser and the applicator/supplier. 8.2 ‘The party responsible for providing a test report forthe coated fastener shall be the organization that supplies the coated article(s) or coated fastener assembly to the purchaser. 8.3 Test reports may include, but are not limited to, the test ‘methods described in Section 7. Reports shall be made avail- able upon request after the coating process as agrecd upon between the purchaser and the applicator/supplier atthe time of. the order (see 5.17. 9. Disposition of Non-Conforming Lots 9.1 The disposition of non-conforming lots shall be in accordance with Guide F1470 Section titled “Disposition of ‘Non-Conforming Lots”. 10. Keywords 10.1 coating; corrosion; dip-drain; dip-spin; embrittlement; fasteners; flake; friction; non-electrolytically; protection; resis- tance; rust; spray; topeost; zinc i i i :Af F3393 - 20°" APPENDIX (Nonmandatory Information) XI. REFERENCE TO SPECIFICATIONS F1136/F1136M, P2833, AND F3019/F3019M_ X1.1 This specification is intended to combine and replace three existing zinc-flake coating specifications, For reference purposes, the coating classification tables of these replaced Zinc-flake coating system specifications are provided below (see Note XI.) ‘os XI.1-—Seved speifiations refer othe below clssicatons, : such a5 Specification F12573125M, in which the zinc-fake costing : ‘Stems have ben tested ad qualified o meet specie requirements Not Z allof the classitcations listed inthe ables below have own tested and ui ‘used to meet the tesurements of Speciation P5128 T5153N1 i ‘TABLE X1.1 F1196/F11964 Coating Classifications 58 Cong Thess Tag Tam Grade , ieee set, i No. neem, ‘Average erage average veiage Hours : ‘in ‘ri om (oo) 7 Wena ‘os Die eaz iew20 2 0088 = 2 Nene See 0200031 201023, es 0 062 0 a Sor o2tte aa? zoe artes ™ © None Sits ost e0s9 251 50 fog 0308 0 5 Uiteaas Seater a O24 oar 2b ot Sar teostt ™ Pian Topcon seis bat wose ato40 Barston 0 ‘TABLE X1.2 F2839 Costing Properties eae “cat “il sunbor af “rape Coming Aaa cae Tiniran SST oe fouhgiayr “css gl) Weigt or en 7 ‘ornare ? aoe Seb a 2 Onpac 3 oarors 2a 1200 3 opanitlack 3 oon sot eo ‘ Tronarie 2 o4r-038 seat 000 3 Csi coors 2 047-059 ao wa TABLE X1.3 F30%9/F9019M Coating Systom Classification Trade Coating Sem ‘alerCade Fish Appaary—Ftion Code hveaga Total Goat oO at — ‘ee thle! of ton z ZrSrEe ee = ‘Set io Fake 7 2 een Nene ~ ‘Sliver / Gay E 014008 5 as rca “areas — a 0y7a008 2 atk ve 07208 6 ‘Green Brreo08 3 Zoi organic K Lup ue Drab. 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