Astm A755a755m 2018
Astm A755a755m 2018
Astm A755a755m 2018
for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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3.2.4 paint, n—of coil coating, an organic liquid, 4.2.1.1 Epoxy.
pigmented/nonpigmented, which is converted to a solid film by 4.2.1.2 Acrylic.
baking. 4.2.1.3 Polyurethane.
3.2.5 roll former, n—an apparatus that forms a continuous 4.2.1.4 Polyester
strip of metal into various shapes by a series of contoured steel 4.2.2 Top Coats:
rolls. 4.2.2.1 Polyester.
4.2.2.2 Silicone polyester.
3.2.6 top side, n—the side of the prepainted sheet which is
4.2.2.3 Acrylic.
exposed to weathering.
4.2.2.4 Fluoropolymer.
3.2.7 washcoat, n—a thin organic coating, usually a 4.2.2.5 Plastisol.
polyester, applied to the back or unexposed side of prepainted 4.2.2.6 Polyurethane.
sheet (also known as a backercoat). 4.2.3 Washcoats or Backercoats:
3.2.7.1 Discussion—This pigmented/nonpigmented coating 4.2.3.1 Polyester.
is applied for such reasons as protection of the topcoat while in 4.2.3.2 Acrylic.
coil form, interior appearance, and lubrication during roll
4.3 Other coatings will be specified if agreed upon between
forming.
the producer and the purchaser (see Note 2).
4. Classification
5. Ordering Information
4.1 The substrate shall conform to all requirements of the
5.1 The coated flat sheet covered by this specification is
appropriate specification for the steel sheet product ordered as
produced on continuous lines to decimal thickness only. The
follows:
thickness of the sheet includes the base steel and the metallic
4.1.1 Zinc-Coated (Galvanized)—Specifications A653/
coating. The thickness of the organic system is in addition to
A653M and A1063/A1063M.
the substrate (base steel and metallic coating).
4.1.2 Zinc-5 % Aluminum Alloy-Coated—Specification
A875/A875M. 5.2 Orders for material under this specification shall include
4.1.3 55 % Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated—Specification the following information, as applicable, to describe the
A792/A792M. required product adequately:
4.1.4 Aluminum Coated—Specification A463/A463M. 5.2.1 Product name (prepainted steel sheet),
4.1.5 Zinc-Aluminum-Magnesium Alloy-Coated—Spec- 5.2.2 ASTM designation and year of issue, as A755 – for
ification A1046/A1046M. inch-pound units or A755M – for SI units,
4.1.6 Each of the above-listed metallic-coated sheet speci- 5.2.3 ASTM specification number of metallic-coated
fications describes the range of available coating designations. substrate, steel sheet designation, and, if applicable, type (and
The particular designation selected is related to the expected grade, if required),
performance of the exterior exposed building product. Al- 5.2.4 Metallic coating type (see 4.1),
though there are exceptions based on the type of environment 5.2.5 Metallic coating weight [mass] designation,
where the building is erected, the recommended minimum 5.2.6 Metallic coating finish (such as regular, minimized
coating mass designations for use in exterior exposed building spangle, extra smooth, or minimized spangle-extra smooth),
applications are: 5.2.7 Organic coating system designation (see 4.2 or 4.3),
Metallic Coating Minimum Recommended
5.2.8 Dry organic film thickness top side and bottom side
Coating (the top side will consist of a primer and topcoat and the
A653/A653M Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) G90 [Z275] bottom side will consist of a primer and a washcoat, or the
A875/A875M Zinc-5 % Aluminum Alloy-Coated GF75 [ZGF225]
A792/A792M 55 % Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated AZ50 [AZM150]
same coating as the topside) (see 7.4.2),
A463/A463M Aluminum Coated T2 65 [T2 200] 5.2.9 Protection required (waxed or strippable coating),
A1046/A1046M Zinc-Aluminum-Magnesium ZM75 [ZMM220] 5.2.10 Dimensions (thickness, width, either flat or formed
Coated
A1063/A1063M Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) G90 [Z275]
(overall or cover) and length (if cut length)) and, if applicable,
type of formed configuration.
These minimum coating weight [mass] designations are 5.2.11 Coil size requirement: maximum outside diameter,
important to attain the normally expected long-term product acceptable inside diameter, and maximum weight [mass],
life in the application. Exceptions to these minimum designa- 5.2.12 Cut length requirement: maximum lift weight [mass],
tions can be considered when the environmental conditions are 5.2.13 Special requirements, if any, and
of low corrosive potential, such as a very dry climate. In these 5.2.13.1 When the purchaser requires thickness tolerances
cases, a lower coating weight [mass], for example, G60 [Z180] for 3⁄8-in. [10-mm] edge distance (see Supplementary Require-
may be appropriate. Similarly, for very corrosive ments section in Specification A924/A924M), this requirement
environments, the user should consider specifying a coating shall be specified in the order of contract.
designation with a heavier coating weight [mass]. 5.2.14 Application (part identification and description).
4.2 The organic coating typically consists of a primer and a
NOTE 1—A typical ordering description is as follows:
topcoat on the top (exposed) side and washcoat on the bottom Prepainted steel sheet, ASTM A755 – ___ on zinc-coated (galvanized)
(unexposed) side. Typical primers and topcoats are as follows: substrate, ASTM A653/A653M, SS, Grade 40 with G90 coating, extra
4.2.1 Primers: smooth, Top Side Primer, 0.25 mil thickness plus Gold Silicone-Polyester,
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0.8 mil thickness, Bottom Side Primer, 0.25 mil thickness plus Washcoat, [0.30 mm] (tolerance 61.2 mil [0.03 mm]) are to be specified.
0.3 mil thickness, 0.019 in. min thickness by 42 in. width by Coil, 24 in. Other upgraded systems will specify the application of two or
inside diameter, 52 in. max outside diameter, 20 000 pound max weight
coil for roll-formed exterior building siding.
more layers of topcoats.
[Prepainted steel sheet, ASTM A755M – ___ on 55 % aluminum-zinc 7.4.2 The topcoat is applied to the top (exposed) side of the
alloy-coated substrate, ASTM A792/A792M, CS Type A with AZM150 sheet and the wash coat or backercoat is applied to the bottom
aluminum-zinc alloy coating, extra smooth, Top Side Primer, 0.006 mm (unexposed) side of the sheet. Upon agreement between the
thickness plus White Fluoropolymer, 0.020 mm thickness, Bottom Side producer and the purchaser, the bottom side will be coated the
Primer, 0.006 mm thickness plus Washcoat, 0.008 mm thickness, 0.80 mm
thickness by 1000 mm width by Coil, 600 mm inside diameter, 1320 mm same as the top side.
max outside diameter, 4500 kg max coil for roll-formed exterior siding.] NOTE 3—Some topcoat colors require the use of lead-containing
NOTE 2—When specifying the organic coating system designation, pigments to achieve the color and provide the required product durability.
instead of using the generic terms listed in 4.2, it is permissible to If lead-free products are desired, this need should be specified in the
substitute trade name terminology as published by various coating and purchase order. Suppliers of coil coatings should make every effort to
prepainted sheet suppliers. These trade name coatings are brand name avoid the use of lead-containing pigments that exceed 0.0090 % (90 parts
versions of the generic coatings listed in 4.2 and include a primer and film per million) by weight in the non-volatile portion of the dried paint film,
thickness values. except where the color requirements or product durability cannot be
achieved otherwise.
6. Substrate Requirements 7.4.3 See 4.2.2 for examples of typical topcoats.
6.1 For the purposes of this specification, substrate refers to 7.4.4 The selection of a topcoat depends on the performance
the steel sheet and metallic coating. The specific requirements parameters required, such as chalking and fading, plus the
for the substrate are contained in the specifications listed in 4.1. corrosion resistance needed, which must take into account the
severity of the service environment.
7. Organic Coating Requirements 7.5 Washcoat or Backercoat:
7.1 The application of organic coatings on a continuous coil 7.5.1 The washcoat or backercoat is applied to the bottom
coating line, when producing products to the requirements of (unexposed) side of the sheet and is pigmented or not. Its
this specification, involves three major steps. These are: the purpose is to provide protection against damage to the top-side
application of a conversion coating, the application of a primer, coating during shipment and storage and also to provide some
and the application of one or more topcoats. additional durability to the unexposed side during the service
7.2 Conversion Coating—A conversion coating is a chemi- life of the product. For building products, washcoat thickness
cal treatment applied to the metal prior to application of the is typically 0.3 mil [0.008 mm] (tolerance 60.05 mil [0.001
primer. It is designed to react with and modify the metal mm]).
surface to enable chemical bonding to occur between the metal 7.5.2 The percentage of lead in the washcoat or backer shall
and the primer thus optimizing adhesion and corrosion resis- not exceed 0.0090 % (90 parts per million) by weight in the
tance. non-volatile portion of the dried paint film.
7.5.3 See 4.2.3 for examples of typical washcoats.
7.3 Primer:
7.3.1 The purpose of the primer is to serve as the bond 7.6 Testing Requirements—The properties of the substrate
between the substrate and the topcoat and to offer added and the organic coating system, combined with the method of
corrosion protection for the entire system. For building forming, determine the life expectancy and general appearance
products, primer thickness is typically 0.2 mil [0.005 mm] of the final product. Each coating system has different qualities
(tolerance 60.05 mil [0.001 mm]). Primers with films as thick in regard to gloss, flexibility, fading, chalking, resistance to
as 3 mil [0.075 mm] (tolerance 60.30 mil [0.008 mm]) are cracking at bends, abrasion resistance, dirt retention, and
available for end uses requiring high performance. resistance to varying atmospheric conditions. All of these
7.3.2 A primer must be compatible with both the conversion factors must be considered in any end application. The test
coating and the topcoat in order to ensure optimum properties methods used to measure some of these parameters are listed in
of the coating system. Care must be taken when choosing the Annex A1 and are normally considered to be mandatory
primer to obtain the best possible performance for the service requirements. The test methods listed in Appendix X1 are used
environment. For these reasons the primer is specified by the to measure other parameters but are generally considered to be
coating supplier or prepainted sheet producer. nonmandatory requirements. The specific requirements for
7.3.3 The percentage of lead in the primer shall not exceed each system must be agreed upon between the producer and the
0.0090 % (90 parts per million) by weight in the non-volatile purchaser.
portion of the dried paint film.
7.3.4 See 4.2.1 for examples of typical primers. 8. Packaging, Marking, and Loading
7.4 Topcoat: 8.1 See Specification A924/A924M. In addition, coils will
7.4.1 The topcoat provides color and durability and also acts be shipped eye vertical to minimize transit abrasion. Roll-
as protection against atmospheric corrosion. Different topcoats formed panels require special packaging. Coil-coated steel is
are selected based on the performance or appearance require- finished material and must be treated as such in handling and
ments desired. For building products, topcoat thickness is storage.
nominally 0.8 mil [0.020 mm] (tolerance 60.2 mil [0.005 8.2 Proper on-site storage of building panels prior to erec-
mm]). High-performance topcoats with films as thick as 12 mil tion has been found to be important in maintaining the integrity
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of the coating system. Corrosion failure will result when 9. Keywords
building panels are not properly protected from water being 9.1 coatings, nonmetallic; coatings, painted; coil-coating
trapped during storage prior to installation. Pallets must be process; painted sheet; roofing materials; siding materials; steel
placed off the ground and at a slight angle for effective
sheet
drainage. In addition, the use of metal covers or the equivalent
is an effective way of keeping pallets dry. Do not use plastic
bags to protect the coils or pallets.
ANNEX
(Mandatory Information)
A1. ASTM METHODS FOR TESTING PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF COIL COATINGS
Color D2244
Pencil Hardness D3363
Dry Film Thickness D1005, or D5796, or D7091
Solvent Resistance D5402 or D7835/D7835M
T-Bend D4145
Impact D2794
APPENDIX
(Nonmandatory Information)
X1.1 Tests for the performance evaluation of coil coatings Test ASTM Standard
which are not necessarily mandatory at the time of coating: Modified Salt Spray G85, Modified A5
Weatherometer D659
Test ASTM Standard Artificial Weathering D822
Water Immersion D870
Mandrel Bend Test D522 Water Fog D1735
Specular Gloss D523 Humidity D2247
Cross Hatch Adhesion D3359 Evaluation of Painted Specimens Sub- D1654
Chalk Resistance D4214 jected to Corrosive Environments
Salt Spray B117
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Committee A05 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A755/A755M – 16) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Nov. 1, 2018.)
(1) Added standards to Section 2. (4) Added Test Method D7835/D7835M to the mandatory
(2) Deleted withdrawn Test Method D1186 from Section 2 and testing table (Solvent Resistance).
Annex A1, and replaced with Practice D7091.
(3) Added Test Method D2794 to the mandatory testing table
(Impact Testing).
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