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BS 7371-3:2009

BSI British Standards

Coatings on metal fasteners –


Part 3: Specifications for electroplated
zinc coatings

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BS 7371-3:2009 BRITISH STANDARD

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ISBN 978 0 580 55383 7

ICS 21.060.01, 25.220.40

The following BSI references relate to the work on this standard:


Committee reference FME/9
Draft for comment 08/30133820

Publication history
First published September 1993
Second edition August 2009

Amendments issued since publication

Date Text affected

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Contents
Foreword  iii
Introduction   1
1 Scope  2
2 Normative references  2
3 Terms and definitions  3
4 Application and type of coating  3
5 Coating  3
6 Chromate treatment or topcoat  6
7 Suitability of coatings for components with parallel threads  6
8 Information to be documented and supplied to the coater  7
9 Identification  7
Annexes
Annex A (normative)  Coating thickness for threaded parts  8
Annex B (normative)  Measurement of coating thickness  9
Annex C (informative)  Guidance on procedures that may be adopted
to accommodate thick coatings  11
Bibliography  12
List of figures
Figure B.1 – Measuring area for local coating thickness measurement
on fasteners  9
List of tables
Table 1 – Nominal coating thicknesses  4
Table 2 – Coating designation and corrosion resistance  5

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Table 3 – Designation of chromate treatments  6
Table 4 – Designation of tri-valent based treatments  6
Table A.1 – Upper limits of nominal coating thickness  8
Table C.1 – Minimum fundamental deviation required to accommodate
coatings too thick to be applied to standard threads, metric threads  11

Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover,
pages i to iv, pages 1 to 12, an inside back cover and a back cover.

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BRITISH STANDARD BS 7371-3:2009

Foreword
Publishing information
This part of BS 7371 is published by BSI and came into effect on
31 August 2009. It was prepared by Subcommittee FME/9/1, Mechanical
properties of fasteners, under the authority of Technical Committee
FME/9, Fasteners. A list of organizations represented on this committee
can be obtained on request to its secretary.

Supersession
This part of BS 7371 supersedes BS 7371-3:1993, which is withdrawn.

Relationship with other publications


Other published Parts of BS 7371 are as follows:
• BS 7371-1, Coatings on metal fasteners – Specification for general
requirements and selection guidelines
• BS 7371-2, Coatings on metal fasteners – Part 2: Specification for
torque/clamping force relationship
• BS 7371-4, Coating on metal fasteners – Part 4: Specification for
electroplated nickel, nickel/chromium and copper/nickel/chromium
coatings
• BS 7371-6, Coatings on metal fasteners – Part 6: Specification for
hot dipped galvanized coatings

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• BS 7371-7, Coatings on metal fasteners – Part 7: Specification for
mechanically applied zinc and zinc based coatings
• BS 7371-8, Coatings on metal fasteners – Part 8: Specification for
sherardized coatings
• BS 7371-9, Coatings on metal fasteners – Part 9: Specification for
phosphate or phosphate and oil coatings
• BS 7371-10, Coatings on metal fastenings – Part 10: Specification
for phosphate or phosphate and oil coatings.
• BS 7371-11, Coatings on metal fasteners – Part 11: Specification
for zinc flake non-electrolytically applied cured coatings 1)
• BS 7371-12, Coatings on metal fasteners – Part 12: Requirements
for imperial fasteners

Information about this document


This is a full revision of the standard, and introduces the following
principal changes:
• the option of specifying non-hexavalent chromium containing
conversion coatings;
• details concerning cadmium have been deleted from this British
Standard due to the restrictions below.
Assessed capability. Users of this British Standard are advised to
consider the desirability of quality system assessment and registration
against the appropriate standard in the BS EN ISO 9000 series by an
accredited third-party certification body.

1) Obsolete, replaced by BS EN ISO 10683 but remains current.

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Hazard warnings

WARNING. This British Standard calls for the use of substances


and/or procedures that can be injurious to health if adequate
precautions are not taken. It refers only to technical suitability and
does not absolve the user from legal obligations relating to health
and safety at any stage.

Presentational conventions
The provisions of this standard are presented in roman (i.e. upright)
type. Its requirements are expressed in sentences in which the principal
auxiliary verb is “shall”.
Commentary, explanation and general informative material is presented
in smaller italic type, and does not constitute a normative element.

Contractual and legal considerations


This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions
of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from
legal obligations.
The attention of the user of this Part of BS 7371 is drawn to the
restrictions placed on the marketing and use of cadmium and its
compounds contained in the Environmental Protection (Controls

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on Injurious Substances) (No 4) Regulations 1992 [1]. Cadmium is
excluded from this Standard.
The attention of the user of this Part of BS 7371 is drawn to the
restrictions placed on the use and supply of hexavalent chromium
containing substances by ECC Directive 2000/53/EC on End of Life
Vehicles [2] and amendment of Annex II by Commission Decision
June 2002 [Document No. C(2002) 2238] [3], and non-use on Motor
Vehicles marketed after July 2007.
Attention is also drawn to The Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) [4], which came into force
on 31st December 2006.

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Introduction
The BS 7371 series deals with the performance and selection of
coatings on metal fasteners and accessories. This Part of BS 7371
addresses zinc electroplated coatings.
The coating has a silver appearance which can be modified to yellow,
olive green or black by a hexavalent chromium containing conversion
(passivation) treatment applied to improve corrosion resistance.
Tri‑valent chromium containing top coatings can be applied which will
give a transparent to bluish iridescence or pale green iridescence.
Additional coatings are available to further modify colour but these may
influence coating performance, e.g. lubricity or electrical conductivity.
The shape of certain parts may create difficulties in the application
of a coating of uniform thickness and reference to the coater is
recommended to enquire if a difficulty exists or if it can be overcome
by the use of specialized processing methods.
Typical difficulties as outlined in BS 4479-1 and BS 4479-2 arise when
bulk processing:
a) long thin parts;
b) parts with flat surfaces that can stick together during processing,
e.g. flat washers;
c) parts with recesses which do not receive the full coating;
d) parts with shapes that induce nesting and interlocking;

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e) the internal surfaces of hollow parts.
The coatings are suitable for application to metal components such as
the following:
1) parallel threaded fasteners and accessories;
2) screws that cut or form their own threads, e.g. self tapping screws
(see for example BS 4174);
3) woodscrews (see for example BS 1210);
4) springs and spring components;
5) pipe nuts and connectors with parallel or tapered threads.
When these coatings are applied to non-ferrous fasteners, the relevant
part of the specification that will apply will be the coating thickness
requirement. These coatings are not to be specified for application to
copper or copper alloys unless an undercoat is also specified, e.g. nickel.
NOTE  The coating processes covered by this British Standard might
induce hydrogen embrittlement in certain ferrous fasteners. Attention is
drawn to the appropriate requirements in BS 7371-1.
Annexes include tables indicating suitable coating grades for standard
screw threads and methods of determination of coating thickness.

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1 Scope
This Part of BS 7371 specifies requirements for coatings applied by the
electrolysis of solutions of zinc.
NOTE  The coatings consist principally of zinc and can be lubricated to
give controlled torque/clamping force properties when required (see, for
example, BS 7371-2).
In addition to the requirements in this Part of BS 7371, the requirements
in BS 7371-1 which are applicable to zinc electroplated coatings apply.
This Part of BS 7371 also specifies requirements for:
a) the coating thickness;
b) the type of conversion treatment or topcoat to be applied;
c) quality assessment of the corrosion resistance of unused coated
parts when subjected to neutral salt spray testing (for example
BS EN ISO 9227); and
d) an adhesion test.
Zinc electroplated coatings covered by this Part of BS 7371 are for use
on fasteners and accessories where the following apply:
1) A coating giving galvanic protection is required for ferrous
fasteners.
2) A substrate is required to improve the corrosion resistance of
subsequent coatings on ferrous fasteners, e.g. organic.
3) The risk of hydrogen embrittlement of high tensile steel fasteners


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is acceptable.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the
application of this document. For dated references, only the edition
cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the
referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
BS 3643-1, ISO metric screw threads Part 1: Principles and basic data
BS 3643-2, ISO metric screw threads Part 2: Specification for selected
limits of size
BS 7371-1, Coatings on metal fasteners – Specification for general
requirements and selection guidelines
BS EN ISO 2177, Metallic coatings – Measurement of coating
thickness – Coulometric method by anodic dissolution
BS EN ISO 2819, Metallic coatings on metallic substrates –
Electrodeposited and chemically deposited coatings – Review of
methods available for testing adhesion
BS EN ISO 3497, Metallic coatings – Measurement of coating
thickness – X-ray spectrometric methods
BS EN ISO 3882, Metallic and other non-organic coatings – Review
of methods of measurement of thickness.
BS EN ISO 9227, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres – Salt
spray tests

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3 Terms and definitions


For the purposes of this Part of BS 7371, the terms and definitions
given in BS 7371-1 apply.

4 Application and type of coating

4.1 Cleaning and pretreatment


Parts, fasteners and accessories shall be cleaned and pretreated in
accordance with BS 7371-1.
NOTE  Embrittlement of high tensile parts should be avoided.

4.2 Type of coating


The coating shall be either silver in appearance or modified by
chromate passivation types C, D or Bk, or tri-valent topcoat types V
or W (see Clause 6).
NOTE 1  The colour may be further modified by the addition of an
organic top coat.
The coating shall be electrically conductive and galvanically protective
to steel under most climatic conditions.
NOTE 2  The presence of passivates, particularly the coloured ones,
decreases electrical conductivity at the surface.

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Where specified by the purchaser [see Clause 8e)] the lubricity of
the coating shall be modified by the addition of a lubricant and
the torque/clamping force performance of a coated fastener shall
conform to BS 7371-2.
NOTE 3  The addition of an organic coating might affect dimensions,
lubricity and electrical conductivity.

4.3 Application
The coating of zinc shall be applied by the electrolysis of an aqueous
solution of a salt or salts of the appropriate metal.
NOTE  Stabilizers and brighteners may be added to the solution as
necessary.

5 Coating

5.1 Surface condition


The coating shall be clean, dry and of uniform appearance. All
surfaces of a component shall be coated unless otherwise agreed. The
coating shall be free from blisters or loosely-adhering material.

5.2 Coating thickness


The specified coating thickness [see Clause 8b)] shall be applied
using the relationships between nominal, local and batch average
thicknesses shown in Table 1; if coating thicknesses other than those
given in Table 1 are required, this shall be agreed between the
purchaser and the supplier.

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Coating thicknesses for threaded parts shall confirm to Annex A. The


coating thicknesses shall be measured by the methods described in
Annex B.
Local thickness shall be measured on a significant surface (see
Figure B.1 for measuring areas).
Exceeding the maximum batch average thickness shall not be a cause
for rejection if the coated thread is still accepted by an appropriate
‘GO’ gauge, 4h for external threads and 4H for internal threads.

Table 1 Nominal coating thicknesses

Nominal coating Effective coating thickness


thickness A) µm
µm Minimum local Batch average
thickness thickness
min. max.
 3  3  3  5
 5  5  4  6
 8  8  7 10
10 10  9 12
12 12 11 15
15 15 14 18
20 20 18 23

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25
30
25
30
23
27
28
35
NOTE  BS 7371-1 covers a range of thicknesses up to and including 12 μm.
Greater thicknesses are given here, as these can be ordered by the purchaser
on agreement with the supplier.
A)
See Annex A.

5.3 Corrosion resistance


Unless otherwise agreed, representative samples from a batch shall
be selected in accordance with the sampling clause of BS 7371-1 and
shall be tested for resistance to neutral salt spray in accordance with
BS EN ISO 9227.
Coatings shall be graded by their corrosion resistance as given in
Table 2. Surfaces which are not significant shall resist neutral salt spray
for 50% of the time given in Table 2.
NOTE  For routine quality control purposes, after the ability of the
coating to conform to the corrosion test is established, evaluation of
coating mass or thickness may be used, but for referee purposes the
corrosion resistance requirements still apply.

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Table 2  Coating designation and corrosion resistance

Designation Nominal coating Chromate First appearance First appearance


treatment treatment of white corrosion of rust
designation A) product
µm h
h
B)
Zn 3A   3  A  2   12
Zn 3B   B  6   12
Zn 3C   C 24   24
Zn 3D   D 24   24
Zn 5A  5 A  2   24
Zn 5B B 12   36
Zn 5C   C 48   72
Zn 5D   D 72   96
Zn 5Bk   Bk 12   24
Zn 8A  8 A  6   48
Zn 8B   B 24   72
Zn 8C   C 72 120
Zn 8D   D 96 144
Zn 8Bk   Bk 24   72
Zn 12A 12 A  6   72
Zn 12B   B 24   96
Zn 12C
Zn 12D
Zn 12Bk
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C
D
Bk
72
96
24
144
168
  96
Tri-valent topcoats
designation C)
Zn 3V 3 V  2   12
Zn 3W 3 W 24   24
Zn 5V 5 V  6   24
Zn 5W 5 W 36   72
Zn 8V 8 V 12   48
Zn 8W 8 W 60 120
Zn 12V 12 V 12   72
Zn 12W 12 W 60 144
NOTE 1  The corrosion performance of tri-valent topcoats are only slightly lowered by thermal cycling.
NOTE 2  Specifying a sealant (suffix SL) will extend the above corrosion resistances by up to 96 hours. The
degree of improvement will depend on the chemistry of the topcoat / sealant.
A)
See Clause 6. 
B)
Low coating thicknesses impair chromate conversion performance.
C)
See Table 4.

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5.4 Adhesion
When tested in accordance with BS EN ISO 2819, the metallic coating
shall continue to adhere to basic metal.

6 Chromate treatment or topcoat


The chromate treatment (passivation) or tri-valent topcoat shall be
designated by the symbols specified in Table 3 and Table 4.
NOTE  A sealant can be applied to improve handling resistance, which
for use on fasteners usually incorporates a lubricant. Organic resin type
sealants can also be used, see BS EN ISO 2819.

Table 3  Designation of chromate treatments

Designation Type Typical appearance Corrosion protection


A Clear Transparent clear, sometimes with a bluish tinge Slight, for example against
B Bleached Transparent with slight iridescence staining during handling
or against high humidity in
Bk Black Black with slight iridescence mildly corrosive conditions
C Iridescent Yellow iridescent Considerable, including
D Opaque Olive green, shading to brown or bronze protection against certain
organic vapours
NOTE  This table is modified from Table 1 of BS 6338:1982.

Designation Type
V Clear
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Table 4  Designation of tri-valent based treatments

Typical appearance
Transparent clear, sometimes with a bluish tinge
Corrosion protection
Slight.
W Heavy Transparent with pale coloured iridescence Good
SL Sealant with Colourless to slight iridescent Considerable
lubrication

7 Suitability of coatings for components with


parallel threads
NOTE 1  The suitability of the coatings specified in this Part of BS 7371 for
parts with screw threads is limited by the clearance between external and
internal threads.
Maximum electroplating thickness to be applied to parts incorporating
standard thread forms shall be as specified in Annex A, in order to
minimize the risk of interference when both threaded elements of an
assembly are similarly coated.
NOTE 2  Annex C gives guidance for modifying thread dimensions to
accommodate thicker coatings.
NOTE 3  Modification of male thread dimensions from tolerance class 6g
can influence the mechanical properties.

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8 Information to be documented and


supplied to the coater
The following information shall be fully documented and supplied to
the coater:
a) the number and date of this British Standard i.e. BS 7371-3:2009;
b) the nominal coating thickness (see Table 1) and the coating
designation (see Table 2);
c) the type of chromate conversion treatment or topcoat required
(see Clause 6);
d) the hardness and property class of the component to be plated;
e) if lubrication of the coating is required in accordance with
BS 7371-2;
f) the significant surfaces, if not as defined in BS 7371-1;
g) any additional protection required for delivery (see BS 7371-1);
h) the requirements of any subsequent operations (e.g. the
application of an adhesive);
i) any special requirements (for example, selective plating: see
Annex C).

9 Identification

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The coating shall be identified by the number and date of this
British Standard, i.e. BS 7371‑3:2009 2) together with the coating
designation in accordance with Table 2.
NOTE  The chromate conversion treatment or topcoat is included in
the designation.
A lubricated condition shall be designated by the letter L after the
designation (see 4.2).
EXAMPLES
A zinc electroplated coating of 8 μm thickness with yellow chromate
conversion coating and added lubricant would be identified as
BS 7371-3:2009 Zn8CL.
A zinc electroplated coating of 5 μm thickness with heavy weight
tri-valent topcoat with lubricated sealant would be identified as
BS 7371-3:2009 Zn5WSL.

2) Marking BS 7371-3:2009 on or in relation to a product represents a


manufacturer’s declaration of conformity, i.e. a claim by or on behalf
of the manufacturer that the product meets the requirements of the
standard. The accuracy of the claim is solely the claimant’s responsibility.
Such a declaration is not to be confused with third party certification of
conformity. See the Foreword for further details.

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Annex A (normative) Coating thickness for threaded parts
In order to reduce the risk of interference on assembly of threads with electroplated coatings, the nominal coating
thickness shall not exceed one-quarter of the fundamental deviation of the thread as specified in Table A.1. The
effective coating thicknesses measured according to one of the methods specified in Annex B shall conform to the
values specified in Table 1. If batch average thickness measurement is used for threaded parts having a nominal

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thread length > 5d, then a smaller nominal thickness shall be applied (see Table A.1).
BS 7371-3:2009

Table A.1  Upper limits of nominal coating thickness


Internal thread External thread
Tolerance Tolerance position g B) Tolerance position f B) Tolerance position e B)
position G B)
Normal coating thickness max. Normal coating thickness max. Normal coating thickness max.
C) D) C) D) C) D)

All Nominal length l All Nominal length l All Nominal length l


nominal l < 5d 5d < l < 10d 10d < l < 15d nominal l < 5d 5d < l < 10d 10d < l < 15d nominal l < 5d 5d < l < 10d 10d < l < 15d
lengths lengths lengths
μm μm μm μm μm μm μm μm μm

Pitch
P
Nominal thread
diameter A) d
mm
Fundamental
deviation
μm
Nominal coating
thickness max.
μm
Fundamental
deviation
μm
Fundamental
deviation
μm
Fundamental
deviation
μm
μm μm μm
0.2 — +17 3 −17 3 3 3 3  —  — — — — — — — — —
0.25   1; 1.2 +18 3 −18 3 3 3 3  — — — — — — — — — —
0.3   1.4 +18 3 −18 3 3 3 3  — — — — — — — — — —
0.35   1.6 (1.8) +19 3 −19 3 3 3 3 −34 8 8 5 5 — — — — —
0.4  2 +19 3 −19 3 3 3 3 −34 8 8 5 5 — — — — —
0.45   2.5 (2.2) +20 5 −20 5 5 3 3 −35 8 8 5 5 — — — — —
0.5  3 +20 5 −20 5 5 3 3 −36 8 8 5 5 −50 12 12 10  8
0.6   3.5 +21 5 −21 5 5 3 3 −36 8 8 5 5 −53 12 12 10  8
0.7  4 +22 5 −22 5 5 3 3 −38 8 8 5 5 −56 12 12 10  8
0.75   4.5 +22 5 −22 5 5 3 3 −38 8 8 5 5 −56 12 12 10  8
0.8  5 +24 5 −24 5 5 3 3 −38 8 8 5 5 −60 15 15 12 10
1   6 (7) +26 5 −26 5 5 3 3 −40 10 10 8 5 −60 15 15 12 10

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1.25   8 +28 5 −28 5 5 5 3 −12 10 10 8 5 −63 15 15 12 15
1.5 10 +32 8 −32 8 8 5 5 −45 10 10 8 5 −67 15 15 12 15
1.75 12 +34 8 −34 8 8 5 5 −48 12 12 8 8 −71 15 15 12 15
2 16 (14) +38 8 −38 8 8 5 5 −52 12 12 10 8 −71 15 15 12 10
2.5 20 (18; 22) +42 10 −42 10 10 8 5 −58 12 12 10 8 −71 20 20 15 12
3 24 (27) +48 12 −48 12 12 8 8 −53 15 15 12 10 −80 20 20 15 12
3.5 30 (33) +53 12 −53 12 12 10 8 −70 15 15 12 10 −90 20 20 15 15
4 36 (39) +60 15 −60 15 15 12 10 −75 15 15 15 12 −95 20 20 15 15
4.5 42 (45) +63 15 −63 15 15 12 10 −80 20 20 15 12 −100 25 25 20 15
5 48 (52) +71 15 −71 15 15 12 10 −85 20 20 15 12 −106 25 25 20 15
5.5 56 (60) +75 15 −75 15 15 15 12 −90 20 20 15 12 −112 25 25 20 15
6 64 +80 20 −80 20 20 15 12 −95 20 20 15 12 −118 25 25 20 15
NOTE  The additional deviations that can be applied to threads specially manufactured to accommodate thick coatings are given in Table C.1.
A)  Information for coarse pitch threads is given for convenience only. The determining characteristic is the thread pitch.
B)  Maximum values of nominal coating thickness if local thickness measurement is agreed.
C)  Maximum values of nominal coating thickness if batch average thickness measurement is agreed.
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D)  See BS 3643, Part 1 and Part 2.


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Annex B (normative) Measurement of coating thickness

B.1 Local thickness


The local thickness shall be measured by one of the methods
contained in BS EN ISO 2177 or BS EN ISO 3497 or BS EN ISO 3882.
The thickness shall only be measured on the measuring areas
(significant surfaces) as shown in Figure B.1.

Figure B.1  Measuring area for local coating thickness measurement on fasteners

Key
1 Measuring area

B.2 Determination of group and batch average


coating thickness

WARNING. This British Standard calls for the use of substances


and/or procedures that can be injurious to health if adequate
precautions are not taken. It refers only to technical suitability and
does not absolve the user from legal obligations relating to health
and safety at any stage.

B.2.1 Reagents
B.2.1.1  Stripping solution, consisting of the following:
• hydrochloric acid 800 mL
(density 1.16 g/mL to 1.18 g/mL);
• distilled water 200 mL;
• antimony trioxide 20 g.
B.2.1.2  Acetone or an organic solvent.

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B.2.2 Procedure
Degrease the group of components in the acetone or an organic
solvent, dry thoroughly and weigh to an accuracy of 0.01% of the
total mass of the group of components, then totally immerse the
components in the 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.2.3 Calculations

B.2.3.1 Group average thickness


Calculate the group average thickness of coating (in μm) using
the formula

Thickness =
(
K m0 − m1 )
A

where:
K is a factor dependent on the density of the coating
(see B.2.3.2);
m0 is the original mass of the group of components (in g);
m1 is the final mass of the group of components (in g);
A is the total surface area of the group of components
(in cm2) 3).

B.2.3.2 Values of K
For zinc, K = 1410, assuming a density of 7.1 g/cm3 for zinc.

B.2.3.3 Batch average coating thickness


Calculate the batch average coating thickness from the following
formula:
Batch average Sum of all grou
up average coating thicknesses
thi =
coating thickness Number of groups

3) The surface areas of common metric components are given in BS 7371-1.

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Annex C (informative) Guidance on procedures that may be


adopted to accommodate thick coatings

C.1 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 A.1 (or
alternatively, when it is required to apply coatings to components of
pitches smaller than appear in Table A.1), threads would need to be
manufactured to special limits and tolerances.
The minimum pitch limits of applicability in Table A.1 may 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 may
be displaced to provide a greater fundamental deviation.
The minimum fundamental deviation for particular pitches and
deposit thicknesses are given in Table C.1.

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 should be
specified by the purchaser.

Table C.1 Minimum fundamental deviation required to accommodate coatings too thick to be applied to
standard threads, metric threads

Nominal coating Minimum fundamental deviation


thickness If local thickness If batch average thickness measurement is agreed
µm measurement is agreed
All nominal lengths l < 5d 5d < l < 10d 10d < l < 15d
µm µm µm µm
 3 12 12 15 18
 5 20 20 25 30
 8 32 32 40 48
10 40 40 50 60
12 48 48 60 72
15 60 60 75 90
20 80 80 100 120
25 100 100 125 150
30 120 120 150 180
NOTE 1  If the tolerance class already has a basic deviation (for example, G, g, f or e), the deviation is
deducted from the relevant deviation in Table C.1 to give the minimum additional basic deviation.
NOTE 2  Since the modifications for the thicker deposits might significantly reduce the thread engagement,
their application should be agreed between manufacturer and purchaser.

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BS 7371-3:2009 BRITISH STANDARD

Bibliography
Standards publications
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including
any amendments) applies.
BS 1210, Specification for wood screws 4)
BS 4174, Specification for self–tapping screws and metallic
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BS 4479-1, Design of articles that are to be coated – Part 1:
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BS 4479-2, Design of articles that are to be coated – Part 2:
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BS 6338:1982, Specification for chromate conversion coatings on
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4) Referred to in the Introduction only.


5) Referred to in the Foreword only.

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