IS1367(Part11):1996

IS0 4042 : 1989

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lndian Standard
TECHNICAL SUPPLY CONDITIONS FOR
THREADED STEEL FASTENERS
PART 11 ELECTROPLATED COATINGS

(IS0 Title : Threaded components - Electroplated coatings)

ICS 21.60:25.220.40

@ BIS 1996

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002

April 1996 Price Group 7

 IS 1367 ( Part 11~) : 1996
IS0 4042 : 1989

Indian Standard
TECHNICAL SUPPLY CONDITIONS FOR
THREADED STEEL FASTENERS
P-ART 11 ELECTROPLATED COATINGS

NATIONAL FOREWQRD

This Indian Standard (Part 11) which is identical with IS0 4042 : 1989 ‘Threaded components -
Electroplated coatings’, issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) was
adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards on the recommendation of the Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners
Accessories Sectional Committee (LM 14) and approval of the Light Mechanical Engineering Division
Council.

IS 1367 covering the technical supply conditions for threaded steel fasteners was initially published
in 1961. The standard was first revised in 1967 and a second revision was undertaken in the late
seventees when the work of lSO/TC 2 ‘Fasteners’ was taken into consideration of our National work
on Industrial Fasteners. The second revision of IS 1367 envisaged that the revised standard should
be brought out in several parts, each part covering a particular feature or property of the fasteners
which can be translated into the quality of the finished product covered‘by corresponding Indian
Standards Specification on threaded steel fasteners, Additionally, it was decided to align the Indian
Standards with the corresponding International Standards wherever feasible and where the domes-
tic considerations were not so intense as to have standard different from the IS0 standards. This
decision of the technical committee was taken with a view to upgrade the quality of the products in
line with the International Standards as also with the eye on the export of these fasteners. Some
parts of the standard have been revised third time which have been printed as dual number with the
corresponding IS0 standards and these are Part 3, Part 5 and Part 9 (published in two separate
sections).
/
Part 11 of IS 1367 which covers Electroplated coatings for the threaded steel fasteners has been
printed as dual number standard with IS0 4042 : 1989. However, some of the requirements,
especially those relating to the salt spray test and the acceptable quality of fasteners after the salt
spray test are being reviewed with respect to the local requirements.

Different parts covering various aspects of the threaded fasteners and their respective degree of
equivalence with International Standards are as under :
IS No. Title IS0 Standard and
Degree of
Equivalence

IS 1367 Technical supply conditions for threaded steel

fasteners
(Part 1) : 1980 Introduction and general information (second IS0 8992 : 1986
revision) (Related standard)
(Part 2) : 1979 Product grades and tolerances (second revision) Technically
equivalent to
IS0 4759-l : 1978
IS 1367 (Part 11) : 1996
IS0 4042 : 1989

IS No. Title IS0 Standard and

Degree of
Equivalence

(Pan 3) : 1991 Mechanical properties and test methods for bolts, Identical to
screws and studs with full loadability (third IS0 898-l : 1988
prevision)
(Part 4)‘) Mechanical properties and test methods for bolts, Does~not exist
screws and studs with reduced loadability
(second revision)
(Part 5) : 1980 Mechanical properties and test methods for set Technically
screws and similar threaded fasteners not under equivalent to
tensile stresses (second revision) IS0 898-5 : 1980

(Part 6) : 1994 Mechanical properties and test methods for nuts Identical to
with specified proof loads (third revision) IS0 898-2 : 1992

(Part 7) : 1980 Mechanical properties and test methods for nuts Does not exist
without specified proof loads (second revision)

(Part 8) : 1992 Mechanical and performance properties for Technically

prevailing torque type steel hexagon nuts equivalent to
(second revision) IS0 2320 : 1983

(Part S/Set 1) : 1993 Surface discontinuties, Section 1 Bolts, screws Identical to

and studs for general applications (third revision) IS0 6157-1 : 1988

(Part S/Set 2) : 1993 Surface discontinuties, Section 2 Bolts, screws Identical to

and studs for special applications (third revision) IS0 6157-3 : 1988

(Part 10) : 1979 Surface discontinuties on nuts (second revision) Technically

equivalent to
IS0 6157-2 : 1995

(Pan 12) : 1981 Phosphate coatings on threaded fasteners Does not exist
(second revision)

(Part 13) : 1983 Hot-dip galvanized coatings on threaded fas- Does not exist
teners (second revision)

(Part 14) : 1984 Stainless steel threaded fasteners (second Technically

revision) equivalent to
IS0 3506 : 1979

(Part 16)2) Requirements at subzero and elevated Does not exist

temperatures (second revision)

(Part 18):1979 Designation system and symbols Does not exist

(second revision)

(Part 17)2) Inspection, sampling and acceptance procedure Technically

(second revision) equivalent to
IS0 3269 : 1988

(Part 18) : 1979 Marking and mode of delivery (second revision) Does not exist

(Part 19)2) Axial load fatigue testing of bolts, screws and nuts IS0 3800 : 1993
(second revision) (Related standard)

“Formulation of this part will await corresponding International agreement.

*)Clnder preparation.

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In the adopted standard, certain terminology and conventions are not identical with those used in
the Indian Standards; attention is specially drawn to the following:
a) Comma (J has been used as a decimal marker while in Indian Standards the current practice
is to use a point (.) as the decimal marker.
b) Wherever the words ‘International Standard’ appear referring to this standard, they should
be read as ‘Indian Standard’.

In the adopted standard, reference appears to certain International Standards for which Indian
Standards also exist. The corresponding Indian Standards which are to be substituted in their place
are listed below along with their degree of equivalence for the editions indicated:

International Corresponding Indian Standard Degree of

Standard Equivalence

IS0 965-l : 1980 IS 4218 (Part 4) : 1976 IS0 metric screw threads : Technically
Part 4 Tolerancing system (first revision) equivalent
IS0 965-2 : 1980 IS 4218 (Part 6) : 1978 IS0 metric screw threads : Technically
Part 6 Limits of sizes for commercial bolts and equivalent
nuts (diameter range 1 to 52 mm) (first revision)
IS0 965-3 : 1980 IS 4218 (Part 5) : 1979 IS0 metriiscrew threads : Technically
Part 5 Tolerences (first revision) equivalent
IS0 1456 : 1968 IS 1068 : 1993 Electroplated coatings of nickel Technically
plus chromium and copper plus nickel plus equivalent
chromium on iron and steel (third revision)
IS0 1458 : 1988 IS 12393 : 1988 Electroplated coatings of nickel Technically
equivalent
IS0 1502 : 1978 IS 2334 ; 1975 Gauging practice for IS0 metric Technically
screw threads (first revision) equivalent
IS0 2081 : 1986 IS 1573 : 1986 Electroplated coatings of zinc on Technically
iron and steel (second revision) equivalent
IS0 2082 : 1986 IS 1572 : 1986 Electroplated coatings of cadmium Technically
on iron and steel (second revision) equivalent
IS0 4520 : 1981 IS 9839 : 1981 Chromate conversion coatings on Technically
electroplated zinc and cadmium coatings equivalent

The concerned technical committee has reviewed the provision of IS0 2064 : 1980 and IS0 4519 :
1980 referred in this adopted standard and has decided that these Standards are acceptable for
use in conjunction with the adopted standard.

For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with, the
final value, observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test, shall be rounded off in accordance
with IS 2 : 1960 ‘Rules for rounding off numerical values (revised)‘. The number of significant places
retained in the rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.

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1 Scope IS0 4519 : 1980, Electrodeposited metallic coatings andrefated

finishes - Sampling and procedures for inspection by at-
This International Standard specifies dimensional requirements
tributes.
for electroplated threaded fasteners of steel or copper alloy. It
establishes a service condition classification for these fasteners IS0 4520 : 1981, Chromate conversion coatings on electro-
and specifies coating thicknesses and hydrogen embrittlement plated zinc and cadmium coatings.
relief for high-strength or surface-hardened fasteners.

It primarily concerns the electroplating of threaded fasteners 3 Definitions

but it may also be applied to other threaded components. For
For the purposes of this International Standard, the definitions
the applicability to wood screws, self-tapping screws and
given in IS0 2064 (in particular, the definitions of significant
thread-forming screws, see clause 8.
surface, measuring area, local thickness and minimum local
The coatings specified in this International Standard may also thickness), together with the following, apply.
be applied to non-threaded components such as washers.
3.1 average thickness of deposit : The coating thickness
which would result if the whole of the deposit were evenly
2 Normative references distributed over the entire surface of the electroplated article.
The following standards contain provisions which, through
reference in this text, constitute provisions of this International 3.2 batch : A quantity of identical components either plated
Standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated together at one time in a particular barrel, or consigned under
were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to cover of one delivery note.
agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged
to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent 3.3 group : Ten or more items selected at random from a
editions of the standards listed below. Members of IEC and IS0 batch.
maintain registers of currently valid International Standards.

IS0 965-l : 1980, ISO generalpurpose metric screw threads - 3.4 batch average thickness : The mean of the average
Tolerances - Part f : Principles and basic data. thicknesses of the coating on all the components of a batch.

IS0 565-2 : 1980, IS0 generalpurpose metric screw threads -

3.5 baking : The process of hydrogen embrittlement relief
Tolerances - fart 2 : Limits of sizes for general purpose bolt
by low temperature heat treatment (see annex A).
and nut threads - Medium quality.

IS0 965-3 : 1980, IS0 generalpurpose metric screw threads - 4 Dimensional requirements and gauging
Tolerances - Part 3 : Deviations for constructional threads.
4.1 Dimensional requirements before
IS0 1456 : 1988, Metallic coatings - Electrodeposited
electroplating
coatings of nickel plus chromium and of copper plus nickel plus
chromium. Threaded components supplied for electroplating, except
thread rolling screws and certain types of tapping screws, shall
IS0 1458 : 1988, Metallic coating - Electrodeposited coatings
comply with the relevant international Standards before
of nickel.
coating, except where screw threads are specifically manufac-
IS0 1502 : 1978, IS0 general purpose metric screw threads - tured to allow the application of thicker coatings than are poss-
Gauging. ible on normal threads (see annex C).

IS0 2054 : 1980, Metallic and other non-organic coatings - Coating thicknesses are based on the tolerances for metric IS0
Definitions and conventions concerning the measurement of threads according to IS0 965 having the following tolerance
thickness. positions :

IS0 2081 : 1986, Metallic coatings - Electroplated coatings of g, f and e for external threads;
zinc on iron or steel. H and G for internal threads.

IS0 2082 : 1986, Metallic coatings - Electroplated coatings of The tolerance positions apply prior to application of the electro-
cadmium on iron or steel. plated coating.

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4.2 Dimensional requirements after electroplating
After coating, IS0 metric screw threads shall be gauged accord-
ing to IS0 1502 with a GO-gauge of tolerance position h for
external threads and H for internal threads.
Other product dimensions apply only before coating.
The applicability of the recommended coatings to IS0 metric
threads is limited by the fundamental deviation of the threads
concerned and, hence, by the pitch and tolerance positions.
The coating shall not cause the zero line to be exceeded in the
case of external threads; nor shall it fall below in the case of
internal threads. This means that for an internal thread of
tolerance position H, a measurable coating thickness can only
be applied to the threads if the tolerance zone is not taken up to
the zero line.
5 Quality of coating
The electroplated coating shall comply with the provisions of
the International Standard for the coating concerned in respect
of appearance, adhesion, ductility, corrosion resistance, etc.
6 Hydrogen embrittlement relief
Threaded fasteners made from steel, heat-treated to property
class 10.9 and greater, case-hardened fasteners, and fasteners
with captive washers made from hardened steel shall be baked
after electroplating but before~any chromating treatement for at
least the requisite tinle and temperature specified in annex A.
However, complete elimination of hydrogen embrittle-
ment cannot be guaranteed. If complete freedom from
embrittlement is required, then a different coating
method shall be used.
7 Protective value and service condition
number
The protective value and service life of an electroplated coating
depends to a considerable extent on its thickness. In addition to
greater coating thickness, a chromate conversion treatment
can be specified for increased corrosion protection on zinc and
cadmium coatings.
For the purposes of ?his International Standard, degrees of
severity of service conditions are defined as foll~ows.
Very mild (0) : Exposure to indoor atmosphere and not sub-
ject to condensation, wear or abrasion. Example: product
with temporary protective coatings.
Mild (I) : Exposure to indoor atmosphere with rare conden-
sation and subject to minimum wear or abrasion. Examples:
buttons, wire goods.
Moderate (2) : Exposure mostly to dry indoor atmospheres
but subject to occasional condensation, wear, or abrasion.
Examples: tools, zippers, drawer handles, machine parts.
Severe (3) : Exposure to condensation, perspiration, infre-
quent wetting by rain, and cleaners. Examples : tubular fur-
niture, insect screens, window fittings, builder’s hardware,
washing-machine parts, bicycle parts.
Very severe (4): Exposure to harsh conditions, or subject
to frequent exposure to moisture, cleaners, and saline solu-
tions, plus likely damage by denting, scratching, or abrasive
wear. Examples: plumbing fixtures, electric pylon hard-
ware.
Guidance on deposit thickness (classification code) for elec-
troplating on threaded components to withstand service condi-
tions 0 to 4 is given in table 1.

Table 1 - Appropriate classification codes

Classification code
Service Nickel + chromium
condition Cadmium” Zinc Nickel and
number copper + nickel + chromium
IS0 2082 IS0 2081 IS0 1458 IS0 1456

0 FB/Cd 3 Fe/Zn 3 Cu/Ni 3b

Fe/Ni 5b
1 Fe/Cd 5*’ FelZn 52’ Cu/Ni 5b Cu/Ni 5b Cr r
Fe/Ni 10b Fe/Ni 10b Cr r
Fe/Q 10 Ni 5b Cr r
2 Fe/Cd 821 Fe/Zn 8” CuiNi lob Cu/Ni lob Cr r
Fe/Ni 20b Fe/Ni 20b Cr r
Fe/Cu 20 Ni lob Cr r
3 Fe/Cd 1221 FelZn 122’ Cu/Ni 20b Cu/Ni 20b Cr r
Fe/Ni 30b Fe/Ni 30b Cr r
31 31
4 Fe/Cd 252’ FelZn 25”

1) The use of cadmium is restricted in certain countries,

2) Followed by the appropriate symbol of IS0 4520 for chromate conversion treatment.
3) See IS0 14% and IS0 1458 for details of deposit thicknesses of nickel and chromium for service
condition No. 4.
NOTE - When corrosion protection systems as specified in this table are used, attention shall be paid to the
fact that, in view of the basis Fe, the coatings Cd and Zn act as an anode (cathodic protection) and the
coatings Ni and Ni + Cr act as a cathode (anodic protection). The corrosion effects to be expected when
the protective coating is datiged will vary accordingly. For this reason, it is not recommended to compare’
or exchange coatings of the two groups.

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Electroplated coatings applicable to threaded fasteners to meet Table 2 - Nominal coating thicknesses
service condition No. 4, and in many cases also No. 3, are not Thicknesses in micrometres
applicable to standard screw threads unless special procedures
are adopted (see annex C). Nominal
Effective coating thickness
__~_
1
coating Minimum local Batch average
thickness” thickness thickness
The electrodeposits used to provide protective coatings, name- min. max.
ly zinc, cadmium, nickel and chromium, vary in the manner in
3 3 3 5
which they corrode and in the degree of protection they pro-
5 5 4 6
vide in any particular corrosive environment, so the choice of a
8 8 7 10
particular coating for a protective application should be guided
10 10 9 12
whenever possible by experience. 12 12 11 15
15 15 14 18
20 20 ia 23
25 25 23 28
8 Applicability to wood -screws, self-tapping 30 30 27 35

screws and thread-forming sc~rews 1) See annex C.

All recommended coatings may be applied to screws that cut or

form their own threads. The maximum value for batch average In order to reduce the risk of interference on assembly of
thickness given in table 2 may be ignored unless otherwise threads with electroplafed coatings, the nominal coating
specified lsee annex A). thickness shall not exceed one-quarter of the fundamental
deviation of the thread. These values are specified in table 3.

The effective coating thicknesses measured according to one

of the methods specified in clause 10 shall comply with the
9 Specification of coating thickness
values specified in table 2.

The local and batch average thicknesses corresponding to the In the case of batch average thickness measurement and if the
nominal coating thicknesses recommended in the relevant threaded parts have nominal lengths I > 5d, smaller nominal
International Standards for electroplating are given in table 2. thicknesses as specified in table 2 shall be applied. See table 3.

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 Table 3 - Upper limits df nominal coating thickness

Internal thread ;T External thread 1

Nominal
Tolerance
position G
Tolerance position 9
7 Tolerance position f Tolerance position e

Nominal coating thickness Nominal coating thickness Nominal coaiing thickness

thread Funda- Nomina II Funda max. Funda max. -unda- max.
Pitch diameter” mental nenta
mental coating I menta 31 21 31 31
P d devi- thick- devi- devi- __.
devi- __

ation ness ation All ation All

nominal Nominal length, I nomina Nominal length, I nominal Nominal length, I
max.
lengths length: lengths
/ ‘ 51 5d</<lOd 101/</<15r ic M jd</<lOo lOfi</<15/ I<&

mm w um w w-n wm w um um m w
0.2. + 17 3 -17 3 3 3 3
0.26 1; 1.2 + ia 3 -- la 3 3 3 3
0.3 1.4 + ia 3 -ia 3 3 3 3
-~
0.35 1,6(1,8) + 19 3 - 19 -34 a 5 5
0.4 + 19 3 - 19 -34 a 5 5
0.45 :,5(2,2, +20 5 -20 -35 a 5 5

0.5 3 +20 5 -20 -36 a -50 12

3,5 +21 5 -21 -36 -53 12
8:; 4 +22 5 -~ 22 -36 : -56 12
-_ __-
0.75 4,5 i-22 5 -22 -38 a ~-56 12 12 a
0.8 5 +24 5 -24 -36 : a -60 15 15 10

-r
1 6f7) +26 5 -26 -40 10 10 -60 15 15 10

1.25 a +28 5 -28 5 5- 3 -42 10 10 -63 15 10

1
1.5 10 +32 a -32 a : 5 5 -45 10 10 -67 15 10
1.75 12 +34 a -34 a a 5 5 -46 12 12 -71 15 10
___ ___~ -__ --
16/14) +36 8 -38 a 5 k 5 -52 12 12 a -71 15 i2 10
Z6 2ofla; 22) +42 10 -42 10 -56 12 12 a - 80 20 15 12
15

3.5
3’ 24f27)

30(33)
+46

+53
12

12
-46

-53
-c 12

12
;! a-+-
-63

-70
15

15
15

15 12
10

10
-a5

-90
20

20 20
12

4 36139)

!
+60 15 -60 15 15 1 - 75 15 15 12 - 95 20 20
4.5 42(45) +63 15 -63 15 15 12 10 -60 z 20 15 12 100 25 25
--c
5 46f52) +71 15 -71 _::~~
15 ,G 12 1 10 -85 20 20 15 12 106 25 25
5.5 66!60) +75 15 -75 15 15 ’ 12 -90 20 20 15 15 -112 25 25
12 -95 20 15 15 - ii8 25 25
6 64 t60 20 -60
l_ ;r? 20 15 20
L
I) Information for coarse pitch threads is given for convenience only. The determining characteristic is the thread pitch.

!I Maximum values of nominal coating thickness if local thickness measurement is agreed.

3) Maximum values of nominal coating thickness if batch average thickness measurement is agreed.

UOTE - The additional deviations that can be applied to threads specially manufactured to accommodate thick coatings are given in table C.l
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10 Measurement of coating thickness 12 Ordering requirements for electroplating

10.1 Local thickness When ordering threaded components to be electroplated in

accordance with this International Standard, the following
The local thickness shall be not less than the minimum local information shall be supplied to the electroplater :
thickness specified in table 2, and shall be measured using one
of the methods specified in the International Standard for the
a) The International Standard for the desired coating and
coating being applied. Thicknesses on fasteners shall only be
the coating designation (or service condition number).
measured on the test surfaces shown in figure 1.

b) The requirement, if any, for stress-relieving before elec-

10.2 Batch average thickness troplating, in which case the stress-relieving conditions shall
be specified.
Batch average thickness shall be measured by the method
described in annex B. Exceeding the maximum batch average
c) The requirement, if any, for de-embrittlement baking,
thickness shall not cause rejection if the coated thread is
stating either the tensile strength of the steel or the baking
accepted by an appropriate GO-gauge (H or h).
time.

10.3 Agreement on test method d) Preference, if any, for batch average thickness
measurement (see clause 10).
Unless otherwise specified, local thickness shall be measured.
e) Any requirement for selective electroplating or reduc-
NOTE - Most screws and bolts are electroplated in bulk in barrels and
tion of thread dimensions.
as a consequence the greatest coating thickness is always at both
extremitiesof the components. This effect is increased the longer the
screw or bolt is in relation to its diameter and tends to reduce the pitch
size that can accept the specified coating thickness.
13 Designation

11 Sampling for thickness tests Fasteners shall be specified according to the appropriate
product standards. The code system given in annex D covers
Sampling for thickness measurement shall be carried out in ac- thespecification of surface treatments which shall be added to
cordance with the requirements of IS0 4519. the product designation.

Figure 1 - Measuring area for local coating thickness measurement on fasteners

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Annex A
hormative)

Hydrogen embrittlement relief after electroplating

This annex gives specifications additional to clause 6.

A.1 Components made from steel quenched and tempered to tensile strengths R, _$ 1 000 N/mm2 including property class 10.9
and above and/or hardnesses exceeding 320 HV will require baking after electroplating, to minimize the risk of hydrogen
embrittlement.

For screws and bolts made from steels quenched and tempered to tensile strengths R, > 1 460 N/mm* and/or to hardnesses
exceeding 450 HV, special pretreatments avoiding the use of acid are necessary; only high-efficiency type electroplating solutions
sh,ould be used. In these circumstances the baking times shall be determined by experiment. There are therefore no baking times
giben in tables for screws and bolts with tensile strengths above grade 12.9.

The baking process shall be carried out as soon as possible and not later than 4 h after electroplating in accordance with table A. 1.
The duration of baking applies from when the parts have reached the minimum temperature.

Table A.1 - Baking times

Minimum baking times

at 180 OC to 230 OC
Components
h

Bolts and screws of strength grade 10.9 4

Bolts and screws of strength grade 12.9 6
Assemblies with spring washers, hardness range 390 I-IV to 500 HV 8

Assemblies with spring washers, hardness range 600 HV to 600 HV 12

Case hardened screws (tapping screws) 2

Thread-forming screws 6

NOTE - Other conditions of duration and temperature may be specified and used if they have been shown to be effective for a part, but the bak-
ing temperature should not exceed the tempering temperature. Some types of steel are more susceptible to hydrogen embrittlement than others
and the baking conditions in the table may be inadequate in some circumstances. It is therefore advisable to determine the de-embrittlement con-
ditions for critical parts by experiment.

A.2 Products requiring coating thicknesses of 5 pm or greater and hydrogen embrittlement relief treatment may be electroplated in
two stages with an intermediate hydrogen embrittlement relief operation.

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Annex B
(normative)

Determination of group and batch average thicknesses

B.l Determination for cadmium and zinc

B.l.l Procedure

Degrease the group of components in an organic solvent, dry thoroughly and weigh to an accuracy of 1 in 10 000; then totally
immerse the components in the requisite stripping solution and turn them over to allow free access to all surfaces. After the
effervescence has ceased, remove the samples, wash immediately in running water, and wipe with a soft cloth to remove any loose
deposits. Immerse in clean acetone, remove, dry thoroughly and reweigh.

B.1.2 Reagents

A stripping solution consists of

- hydrochloric acid (1,16 g/ml < Q < l,J8 g/ml) : 800 ml

- distilled water : 200 ml

- antimony trioxide : 20 9

B.1.3 Calculations

8.1.3.1 Calculate the group average thickness of coating, in micrometres, using the following formula :

K(mo - ml)
Thickness =
A
where

K is a factor dependent on the density of the deposit metal;

m. is the original mass, in grams, of the group;

ml is the final mass, in grams, of the group;

A is the total area, in square centimetres, of the group of components.

8.1.3.2 Values of K are as follows :

- for cadmium, K = 1 160, assuming a mass density of 8,6 g/cm3 for cadmium;

- for zinc, K = 1 410, assuming a mass density of 7,l g/cm3 for zinc.

8.1.3.3 Calculate the sample average thickness from the following ratio :

Sum of all relevant group average thicknesses

Batch average thickness =
Number of groups

8.2 Determination for nickel and nickel with chromium

8.2.1 Procedure

Degrease the group of components in an organic solvent, dry thoroughly and weigh to an accuracy of 1 in 10 000.

If the group of components has been chromium-plated, remove the chromium by immersing and stirring them in stripping solution A,
which dissolves the chromium in less than 2 min, after which time there should be no appreciable gassing. The components should be
removed without delay and rinsed in water, prior to stripping the nickel by the method given in either 6.2.1 .l or 8.2.1.2.

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8.2.1.1 Nickel on steel

Stripping solution B (see 8.2.2). maintained between 75 ‘V and 85 OC, will completely strip 7,5 urn of nickel in 30 min. provided the
components are turned over. The copper undercoat which is also stripped will be counted as if it were nickel, provided it does not
exceed 0,5 urn in thickness.

8.2.1.2 Nickel on copper or copper alloy

Stripping solution C (see 8.2.21, maintained between 180 OC and 190 “C, will completely strip 2,5 urn in about IO min. by the absence
of further gassing. Components are usually suspended in this solution on thin copper wire.

As soon as the nickel coating has completely dissolved, remove the components, wash well with water, wipe and dip in clean
acetone. Dry and reweigh as before.

8.2.2 Reagents

The stripping solutions consist of one of the following :

a) Stripping solution A
- antimony (III) oxide : 120 g/l

- hydrochloric acid (Q > 1,16 g/ml)

b) Stripping solution B
- sodium meta-nitrobenzene sulfonate 659

- sodium hydroxide : 1Og

- sodium cyanide : 1OOg

Make up to 1 I solution with water

c) Stripping solution C

- orthophosphoric acid Q = 1,75 g/ml

NOTE - It is dangerous for water to come in contact with the hot acid; water lost by evaporation should be replaced only when the solution has
cooled.

Proprietary chemical stripping solutions for nickel may be used provided it~can be show negligible attack on the base metal (i.e. less
than 0,5 urn of base metal being removed).

8.2.3 Calculations

B.2.3.1 Calculate the group average thickness of coating, in micrometres, using the following formula :

1 120 x (m-0 - m,)

Group average thickness =
A
where

the mass density of nickel = 8,9 g/cm3;

I?ZO is the original mass, in grams, of the group;

ml is the final mass, in grams, of the group;

A is the total area, in square centimetres, of the group of components.

8.2.3.2 Calculate the sample average thickness from the following ratio :

Sum of all relevant group average thicknesses

Batch average thickness =
Number of groups

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Annex C
hormative)

Guidance on procedu.res that may be adopted to accommodate

thick coatings

C.l Modification of thread dimensions ’

When, in order to provide improved corrosion resistance, it is required to deposit coatings thicker than those that appear in table 3, or
alternatively, when it is required to apply coatings to components of pitches smaller than appear in table 3, it is necessary to manufac-
ture threads to special limits and tolerances.

The minimum pitch limits of applicability in table 3 can be lowered if for any particular thread the normal tolerance is restricted at the
maximum metal limits. This provides a greater fundamental deviation or, in the case of tolerance position H, it provides a deviation
which does not otherwise exist. Alternatively, the whole tolerance zone can be displaced to provide a greater fundamental deviation.

The minimum fundamental deviation required for particular pitches and deposit thicknesses are given in table C. 1.

Table C.l - Minimum fundamental deviation required to accommodate coatings too thick to be applied
to standard threads - Metric threads

Minimum fundamental deviation, wrn

Nominal
coating if local thickness
thickness measurement is if batch average thickness measurement is agreed
agreed
__-__.-__. ___________..__~~ .__~~_.______ -~
All nominal
um
lengths
I < 5d 5rl < I < 10d 10d < I < 15r/

3 12 12 15 18
5 20 20 25 30
8 32 32 40 48
10 40 40 50 60
-12 48 46 60 72
15 60 60 75 90
20 80 80 100 120
25 100 100 125 150
30 120 120 150 180

NOTES
1 If the tolerance class already has a basic deviation (for example, G, g, for e), that deviation is deducted from the relevant deviation in table C. f
to give the minimum additional basic deviation.

2 Since the modifications for the thicker deposits may significantly reduce the thread engagement, their application shall be agreed between
manufacturer and purchaser.

C.2 Selective electroplating

Where a thick deposit is required on a portion of the fastener, for example the heads of bolts or blind nuts, it is often possible to use
the procedure of selective electroplating. In such cases the thickness of the deposits applied to the different areas of the fastener shall
be specified.

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Annex D
(normative)

Code system for electroplated coatings on threaded components

D.l Code system

The following code system is given for electroplated coatings.

X X X

Coating metal (see table D. I) - __-___ I

Minimum coating thickness----___---- _.~~~~.~~~~ __~. ....~~~~_.~

(see table D.2)

Brightness condition -.-

and after-treatment
(see table D.3)

Table D.l - Coating metal

Coating metal

w--sVmbolq(p Element
--_
I Designation
symbol

Zn Zinc

Cd’) Cadmium

cu Cooper

CuZn Brass

Ni b 1 Nickel I E
Ni b Cr r Nickel-chromium

CuNi b Copper-nickel

CuNi b Cr r Copper-nickel-chromium2’

Sn Tin J
__~ -
CuSn Copper-tin K
___-
AB Silver L

CuAg Copper-silver N

1) Use of cadmium is restricted in certain countries.

2) Thickness of chromium = 0,3 urn.

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Table D.2 - Coating thicknesses (total ~deposit thickness)

Coating thickness
pm

one coating metal two coating metals”

0 -
-~
3 -

2+ 3 I 2

I 20 I 8 + 12 I 6
I 25 I 10 + 15 I 7

I- 30
10 12
4+ + 18
6 8
9

I 1) For guidance only.

Table D.3 - Finish and passivation by chromate treatment

Finish
Passivation by chromate treatment” : Designation
typical colour symbol I

no colour 1 A 1
bluish to bluish iridescent2) 8
Dull
yellowish gleaming to yellow-brown, iridescent C

olive-drab to olive-brown I D I
no colour I E I
bluish to bluish iridescent2’ F
Semi-bright
t yellowish gleaming to yellow-brown, iridescent G

olive-drab to olive-brown I H I
no colour I J I
bluish to bluish iridescent2’ K
Bright
yellowish gleaming to yellow-brown, iridescent L

) olive-drab to olive-brown 1 M 1
High-bright no colour I N I
Optional like B, C or D P

Dull brown-black to black ‘< R

Semi-bright brown-black to black S

1 Bright brown-black to black T

1) Passivation treatments are possible only with zinc or cadmium coatings.

2) Applies to zinc coating only. I

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0.2 Example of designation

Designation of a hexagon head bolt IS0 4014-Ml0 x 60-8.8 with electroplated zinc coating (A from table D.l) having a minimum
coating-thickness of 5 pm (2 from table 0.2) and brightness condition “bright”, being chromated yellow iridescent (L from table 0.3) :

Hexagon head bolt IS0 4OWMlO x 60-8.8~A2L

NOTES
1 If no minimum coating thickness is explicitly required, then the~symbol0 of the coating thickness according to table D.2 should be indicated in the
code number - for example AOP - so that the code number contains complete specifications. Symbol “0” applies correspondingly to threaded com-
ponents below Ml ,6 or other very small products.
2 If other treatments are required, for example greased or oiled, this should be agreed upon. If applicable, this treatment may be added to the
designation as clear text.

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Annex E
(informative)

Bibliography

IS0 68 : 1973, IS0 general purpose screw threads - Basic profile.

IS.0 261 : 1973, ISO~general purpose metric screw threads - General plan.

IS0 262 : 1973, IS0 general purpose metric screw threads - Selected sizes for screws, bolts and nuts.

IS0 696-l : 1966, Mechanical properties of fasteners - Part 1 : Bolts, screws and studs.

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