What is ISO 1461 - Hot dip galvanized coatings about?
ISO 1461 on hot dip galvanised coatings is the key standard for the treatment of iron and steel. It is an indispensable specification for purchasers of hot dip galvanized coatings and for galvanizers.
ISO 1461 specifies the general properties of coatings and test methods for coatings applied by dipping fabricated iron and steel articles (including certain castings) in a zinc melt (containing not more than 2% of other metals).
ISO 1461 covers the requirements for hot dip galvanizing baths, information to be supplied by the purchaser, safety and process requirements, acceptance inspection and sampling, and coating properties.
ISO 1461 on hot dip galvanised coatings has been revised and the new third edition incorporates changes in content to reflect the experience gained in using ISO 1461 . It includes a simplification of procedures and presentation.
What’s new in this revised edition of ISO 1461 - Hot dip galvanized coatings ?
The scope of application for ISO 1461 on hot dip galvanised coatings has been refined to exclude woven or welded mesh products that are continuously galvanized.
Significant changes to the text include:
A definition for weld seepage
A definition for zinc melt
References to the availability of secondary zinc supply
Explanatory notes on coating finish
Requirements for sampling and testing have been simplified
Additional references for the use of alternati...
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