Abstract of ASTM F1135 1999
Abstract of ASTM F1135 1999
Abstract of ASTM F1135 1999
IFI NOTES:
1.1 This specification covers the basic per- 4.1 Orders for material under this specifica-
form ance requirements for an electrolytic or tion shall include the following information:
mechanica l coating of cadmium or zinc followed
4.1.1 Quantity of parts.
by a chromate and baked organic coating for
ferrous and nonferrous fasteners. 4.1.2 Grade required (see 3.1 ) and calor code
(see 5.4).
1.2 There are eight grades available under
this standard; four for zinc and four for cadmium. 4.1.3 Any conditions or additions agreed upon
by the purchaser and the supplier.
1.3 This standard is intended primarily for
fasteners such as nuts, bolts, and screws that 5. Requirements
require corrosion protection.
5.1 Parts supplied to this specification shall
2. Referenced Documents have a chromate coating plus an organic coat-
ing applied to maintain adequate salt spray pro-
(Refer to the complete specification, see tection. The coatings shall not chip, leach color,
page N-38.) or suffer color loss.
3. Classification 5.2 Substrate shall be either ferrous or non-
ferrous metal fasteners.
3.1 These coatings are classified into eight
grades accordi ng to the requirements shown in 5.3 The finish shall be a cured organic coat-
Table 1. ing.
5.4 The appea rance shall be either CLEAR 5. 10 Salt Spray Test - No part shall exhibit
(Color code A) or BLACK (Color code B). Other white corrosion or red rust on significant sulfaces
colors may be specified by the purchaser. (as agreed upon between supplier and producer
prior to ordering) after exposure for the minimum
5.5 The gloss shall be described as medium. number of salt spray h shown in Table 1.
5.6 The film properties sha ll have sufficient
6. Proces s Method
hardness through cu ring at time of delivery to
withstand normal handling and shipping without
6.1 It is not intended to limit the supplier as
marring.
to the formula or method of coating or surface
5.7 Coating Thickness Measurement - The treatment except as indicated:
thickness shall be determined by the method
described in 8.1 and meet the requirements of 6.1 .1 Cadmium and zinc processing shall be
Table 1. in accordance with the applicable ASTM coat-
ing specification. Good practices may be found
5.8 Organic Coating Determination - Any in ASTM Specifications 8633, page B-224 , and
part with the coating applied and properly cured 8695 for zinc, page 8-233, ASTM Specification
shall exhibit no discoloration after soaking in a 8696, for cadmium, page B-241 , and in ASTM
5% trisodium phosphate solution for 5 min at Specification F871 M for both zinc and cadmium.
room temperature, water rinsed, towel dried, and
subjected to 1 to 2 drops of a 5% lead acetate 6.2 The chemical activator (surface condi-
solution on the surface for 60 s. Those parts tioner) used shall not ca use hydrogen embrittle-
lacking both an organic and chromate coating ment of hardened steel fasteners. . .
will have a calor change after about 5 s.
6.3 It is recommended that ferrous fasten-
5.9 Adhesion - Pa rts heated to 374°F ers susceptible to time-delayed fractu re caused
(190°C) for 30 min shall not exhibit blistering, by the diffusion of hydrogen under stress be pro-
peeling, flaking, or plating which can be removed cessed by mechanically coating, or if electro-
by filament tape in accordance with Test Method plated be processed in accordance with ASTM
ASTM D3359. Test Method F1 940.