| | | | BRITISH STANDARD Paints and varnishes — Powder organic coatings for galvanized or sherardised steel products for construction purposes ‘The European Standard EN 1438:2005 haa the statua of a British Standard NO COPYING WITTIOUT DSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW | BSEN 13438:2005BS EN 13438:2005 “Tria riish Standard was published ender the avtbecits Standaree National foreword ‘Thia British Standard is the official Engliah language version of EN 13438:2005. It supersedes BS 6497:19%4, which has been declared absoleseent. "The UK participation in ita preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee ST1/27, Paint systems for metallic aubstrates, which has the responsibility to: — aid enquivers to understand the text; — present to the reaponsible international/Eurapesn committer any ‘enquiries on the interpretation, or proposals far change, and keep UK interests informed: — monitor related intemational and Ruropesn developments and promulgate them in the UK. ‘A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained an request to ite secretary. Crossreferances "The British Standards which implement international or European publications referred to in thia dacument may be found in the USI Catalogue iundar the section entitled “International Standarda Correspondence Index”, or by uaing the “Search” facility of the BS/ Electronic Catalogue or of British Standards Online. ‘Thia publication daea not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract, Users are responeible for its correct application. Compliance with a British Standard doen not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations, Summary of pages ‘This document comprises a front cover, an inside frant cover, the spages 2 to 22, an inside back cover and a back cover. ‘Phe BSI copyright notice diaplayed in this document indicates when the document wae laat issued, IN title page, Amendments isaued since publication ‘Amd.No. [Date CommentsEUROPEAN STANDARD EN 13438 e -NORME EUROPEENNE : EUROPAISCHE NORM November 2008 Ios 25,220.60 English Version Paints and varnishes - Powder organic coatings for galvanized or sherardised steel products for construction purposes Peintnes veri -Favitorents de owe agave Besiieungssots- Puberbasshicturgen peur prot evar gafanse ou snemabe wiaea ane ‘nsewercnie der sherardtete Seberang it Bonarucion Sauseske ‘This European Statdend was approved by CEN on 8 Seplensser 2008 CEN mambors are beurd a comply wit he CENICENELEC Internal Ragutions which sllpulta ma conden for ging th Europa ‘Standard the sia ofa nase standard witht any aerazion, Up-o-dae tie and bographica ieerences concerning such asad lansard may be abtined on appeal lo te Cereal Sezer orl Say CEN mornber. “This European Standard exis in three cil versians (Englsh, French, Geran). A versie n ay other language made by transaon Unde the responsibly of & CEN member i I Own language and tated to the Genial Secretariat haz Ow weve elas Si oad CCEN mnarnbers ava tha national starearda bodies af Aut, Blgiun. Cyprus, Cech Repu, Dorma, Exons, Finland, France, Gernany, Greeos, Hungary, liana, ela, iy, Labia, Cihusiia, Lineeour, Malls, Nalhevands, Norway, Pola, Perea, Skavakla, Stvenla, Spann, Swedan, Sultzeland sd United Kingda, a“, EUROPEAN COMMITTEE ADR STANDARDIZATION COMIT# KUROMEEN DH NORMALISATION EUROPAINCHES KOMITEE FUR NORMUNG | Menagement Conte: nie de Stassart, 38.1050 Bruczels 2008. CEN At ight of expan inary form any any mare reserved Pl. No, EN 12498-2005: ‘nortiwids for GEN nitanal MembersEN 13438:2005 (E) Contents page Foreword .. Introduction... Terms and definition: ‘Substrate material Costing powder. Application . ‘Annex A (normative) Methods of test for coating powders.. ‘Annex B (Informative) Guidance on preparation and pre-treetment processes. ‘Annex ¢ (Informative) Guidelines on the powder costing proces ‘Annex D (normative) Methods of test for powder coating Annex E (informative) Guidelines on the cary and protection of powder coated se sherardised steel components . Bibllography.. oueeneEN 13438:2005 (E) Foreword ‘This Europaen Standard (EN 134382005) hes been prepsrad by Technicel Committes CEN/TC 139 “Paints ‘and varnishes", the secretsrist of which is held by DIN, This European Standard shall be given the status of s national standard, either by publioation of an identical taxt or by endorsement, atthe latast by May 2008, and conficting national standards shall be withdeawn at the latest by May 2006, According to the CENICENELEC Intomat Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following ‘countries ra bound to implement this Europesn Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Daamark, Estonia, Finland, Franca, Germany. Greace, Hungary, Iceland, ireland, aly, Latvia, Lithuania, \Lsrembourg. Matta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Swadan, Switzerland ‘und United Kingdom.EN 13438:2005 (E) Introduction This European Standard has been produced as s result of the growing demand for products made of powder ‘coated hal-dip galvanized or sherardiaad steel. These products offer 2 combinetion of corrosion resistance ‘and decorative appearance, It is assumad in the drafting of this standard that the specifiod test methods will be applied ty those who are ‘suitably trained and auperviced, This Eurcpsan Standard has bean written from 8 costing parformance perspective and doas not seek to sat ‘out one methad of powder costing galvanized or sherartdised steel products. In order to facilitate production of the bast quality powder coated hot dip galvanized or sherardised srlicies however, experience has shown that It ls Important thet sufficient dialogue betwen int. specifier, designer, fabricator, galvanizer or shererdiaer and powder coating applicator tskes place st the esrtiest stages of the projact and that where poasible timascales sat cut for processing of the work are practicel and adhered to. A guidance document ‘desling with these and other aspects of supply is currently under development. { | jEN 13438:2005 (E) This European Standard specifies performance requirements for powder costings spplied to galvanized or sherardived ste! products, for architectural (intemal and external application), fencing snd construction purpoaes, Galvanized steel products oan be articles betch hat dip gelvenized (gelvenized after fabrication) or articles consisting of continuously hot-dip galvanized sheat which Is than subsequently fabricated. This standard dose not epply to eticles with zinc-aluminium coatings or sluminium-zine coatings, or to continuously het dip galvanized wire, Raquiraments for cleaning and pre-treatment of the galvanized o° sherardised teal products prior to powder costing are alsa spacitied. 2 Normative referonces The following raferenced documents ara indispensable for the epplication of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies, For undated raferances, the latest adition of the referenced document {including any amendments) applies. EN 10826, Continuously het-dip coated atrp and shat of structural steals — Technical delivery conditions EN 10327, Continuously hot-dip coated strip and sheet of low oarban steele for cold forming — Technical delivery conditions EN 12811, Shorerdising — Zine dition coatings on ferrous products —~ Specification EN 180 1461, Hot lp galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and ates! articles — Specifications and test ‘mothods (ISO 1461:1899) EN ISO 1518, Paints and vamishas — Scratch test (ISO 1518;1992) EN ISO 1519, Paints and vemishes — Bend test (cylindrical mandrel (ISO 1519:2002) EN ISO 2178, Non-magnstic costings on magnetic substrate — Measuremant of costing thickness — Magnetic mathod (ISO 2178-1982) EN ISO 2409, Paints and vamishes — Crass-cut tast (ISO 2400:1992) EN ISO 2808, Paints end vamishas — Detsrmination of flm thicknase (ISO 2808:1097) EN ISO 2810, Paints end vamishes - Nefural westhering of costings - Exposure and assessment (ISO 2810;2008) EN ISO 2813, Paints and varnishes - Determination of spacular gloss of non-metallic paint films at 20°, 60° ‘end &5° (ISO 2813-4904, including Tachnical Comrigendum 1:1997) EN ISO 2231, Points and varnishes — Dstermintion of resistance to humid stmospheres contsining suttur dhoride 180 3231:1098) EN 1S0 3688, Pelnts and vemishas— Visual comparison of the colour of paints (IS 3668:1096) EN 180 6270-1, Paints end varnishes — Determination of resistancs to humidity — Part 1: Continuous condensation (1530 6270-4:1998) EN 1S0 7259, Paints and vamishas — Determination of resistanos to neuiral salt spray (fog) (ISO 72531996) EN ISO 81309, Costing powdars — Part 9: Sampling (ISO 8130-9:1992)EN 13438:2005 (E) EN ISO 11941:2004, Peints and varnishes - Artificial weathering and exposure to ertifcisl radiation - Exposure tp filered xanon-are raciation (ISO 11341:2004) 180 7724-8, Paints and varnishas —~ Colorimetry ~ Part 3: Calculation of colour ditfarences 180 9227, Corrasion tests in artticiel atmospheres - Sel spray tacts 180 10474, Steat and steel products — Inspaction documents 3. Terms and definitions For the purposes of this Europeen Standard, the following terme end definitions apply a4 finishing coat final cost of a casting system TEN 971-1:1998} 32a ‘conversion costing layer produced on s galvanized or shererdised steel surface by a chemical trestment aa powder conting dey fim obtainsd by application and fusing of s coating powder 34 coating powder ‘solvent-free coating material in powder form which, aiter fusing and possible curing, givas a continuous fim as test place single item, represantative of the work baing process 38 test sample group of test pieces ar ‘significant surface that part af the costed srticle on which the costing s essential for servicsabilty of the article a8 specifier person specifying the parformanes requirements for the coating and significant surfaces of the article 39 ‘coating applicator ‘company responsible for applying the coating powder onta # substrate 4 Substrate material “The substrate shall be hot dip galvanized stael in accordance with EN ISO 1461, EN 10828, EN 10327 or shorardisod steel In accordance with EN 12811. if required. steel sections ahall be free from surface imperfectons such 2s die lings and laminations. Unless otherwise agreed. the preparation of the surface ofEN 43438:2005 (E) the gehvnized artic, such that the surface is suitable for pre-treatment and eppiicstion of powder to the surface, shall be the responsibilty of tha costing applicator (ase 3.9), NOTE 1 The galvanizer or he sherardser and coating apsicsioe should be consulted about the dasign of the steel products intended for galvanizing or sheesrduing afar consiucon, prot a the Tabrication eisga, tn oar to optimias [avez and ponder costing qualty. EN ISO 1264-4 provides seme guidance en surtace conlons that might be ‘sncounterid on poal fabrication het dp galvanized or aberartieed ties, NOTE 2 To schiews optimum quality of ished product ship adges on tha fabrication should be avoided 5 Coating powder 5.1 Identification The following information shall be made 8) manufecturer: b) trade name; 1) colour; 8) gloss level 8) type of resin; ) batch number; 9) box number; hh) product reference code: ) date of manufacture: D) date of despatch. 52 Storage ‘Tha coating powder, afar storaga in unopened containers for a maximum period indicated by tho manufacturer, calculated from the date of dispatch by the manufacturer, shall sil conform to 5.3. ff n0 ‘maximums permissible storage pariod is Indicated by the manufacturer, the coating powder shal, aftar storage Inunopened contsiners for up to 12 months from the date of despatch by the manufacturer, conform to 5.3, The storage temperature shell not exceed 25°C unlaas otherwise specified by the costing powder manufacturer. Coating powder that hes been stored for longer than the maximum permissible pariod indicated Ly the manufacturer (or iio maximum permissibio storage period hes been indicatad and the coating powder hai bbeen stored for longer then 12 months) shall anly be used upon agreement between the manufacturer end tha coating aprticstor.EN 13438:2005 (E) 5.3. Performance requirements 5.341 General ‘The following tests (6.3.2. to 5.3.12) shall be carried out in accordance with Annax A by the manufacturer of the coating powder. ‘The coating powder, when applied to a prepared test panel in accordance with Annex A shall show no scratches through to the substrate. When a coated test panel is examined In accordance with A4.1, no blisters, craters, pinholes or scratches shall be first visible from a distance of 1 m. The manufacturer of the coating powder shall Identity, with reference to Cass 1 or Glass 2, the performance capablity of powder supplied, depandent upen the rasults of testing sat out in 6.3.42. 532 Colour When a coated tast panel is examined in accordance with A.4.2, the colour of the coating shall match the ralorence colour o¢ fall within the tolerance previously indicated by the specifier. 533 Gloss When a coated test panel is examined In accordance with A.4.3, the gloss level of the coating shail be within the folerance limits indicated by the manufacturer. if no tolerance limits have been indicated by the manufacturer the gloss lavel of the coating shail be in accordance with Table 1 Table 4 — Gloss requirements 634 Adhesion ‘When @ coated test panel is tested in accordance with A4.4, the result shall be in accordance with the ciassification 0 of EN ISO 2408. 53.5 Resistance to scratching \When a coated test panel is tested in accordance A.4.6, there shall be no penetration through the coating to the substrate. 5.3.8 Resistance to deformation When a coated tast panel is tested in accardanca with A.4.6, there shall be no cracking or delamination of the coating from the substrate. 5.3.7 Resistance to mortar When coated test panel Is tested in accordance with A.A.7, the mortar shall be readily dislodged without the use of an implament. There shall be no detachment of the coating and no change in is appaarance.5.3.8 Resistance to weathering A coated tast panel shall conform to ona of the following weathering lasts, dapandent on the product and following the agraement between the coating applicator and the spasifier. 8) resistance to artiicial weathering: After tasting In accordanca with 4.4.6.1, thero shall be no signs of cracking or blistering. The rasidual gloss level shall be more than 40 % of the original gloss level. Colour changes shall ba within the limits agreed by the coating applicator and the specifier (a.g. as AE andlor AC andior AL), b) resistance to natural waathoring: After testing in accordance with A4.8.2, there shall be no signs of cracking, biistaring or unacceptable colour change. NOTE __ Natwzal waathoring tests are generally considered to be more informative than artfcial westhering procedures in sssassing costing durability, but necesssrly take longer. 5.39 Resistance to humidity When a coated test panel is tested in accordance with A.4.9.1 there shall be no blistering, softaning or detachment of the coating, nor signs of corrosion of the substrate. ‘When the coating Is tested by the method daseribed in A4.9.2 the rasull shall be in accordance with the classification of EN ISO 2409, 5.3.10 Resistance to sulfur dioxide ‘Whon a coates tost panol Is tested in accordance with A.4.10, thera shall bo no colour change in comparison with an unexposed coated test panal, na blistering of the coating and no signs of corrosion of the substrate. 5.3.11 Permeability \Whon a coated tost panel is tested in accordance with A.4.11, thare shall be no blistering or detachment of the coating. Any blistering within 3 mm of any panel edge shall bo ignored. 5.3.12 Resistance to salt spray 5.3124 Gonoral Coating powders shall be subject to the following tasts, Coated test panels shall be subjectad to one of the two tosis, as roferrad to in 5,3,12.2 oF 5.3.12.3, and powders which pass shall be designated by the appropriate “class" by the powder supplier. 5.3122 Noutral salt spray ‘Whan tested in accordanca with A.4.12.1, thera shall be no underfilm conosion or loss of adhesion extending In a perpendicular direction boyond 5 mm from the scribed lines and there shall be no signs of blstering or cracking on any other part of the panel. Powders which pass this test shall bo designated ‘Class 1" by tha powder supplior. 53.123 Acetic acid salt spray Whon tastod in accordance with 4.12.2, thera shall bo no undorfiim corrosion or loss of adhesion extending Ina perpendicular direction beyond 5 mm from the scribed lines and thera shall be no signs of biistsring or——EN-13438:2005 (EY ae oe ae a ‘tacking on any other part of the panel, Powders which pass this test shall be designated ‘Class Z' by the powder supplier. 5.4 Health and safety information Relevant information on the chemical and physical characteristics. storage and use of the organic powders shall be provided by the coating powder supplier to the coating applicator. 6 Application 61 Coating powder Coating powders used shall conform to Clause §. 6.2 Preparation of the galvanized or sherardised substrate ‘Guidance on preparation is given in Annex B. 6.3. Pre-treatment Guidance on pre-treatment is glvan in Annax B. 6.4 Application of coating powder Tha coating powder manufacturer shall provide information to the coating applicator regarding the recommended conditions of application of tha powder coating. Guidance on the applicalion of the powder ‘coating is given in Annex C. 6.5 Significant surfaces and environment for use of coated article ‘Significant surfaces shail be indicated by the specifier. 6.8 Performance requiremants of the powder coated article 6.8.1 General Tha tests in 6.8.2. to'6.6.5 shall be carried out by the coating applicator. NOTE 1 The surfsce finish end surface chernisty of the stuel cen infuence the siructure and surface finish of the sivanized oosing formed. Variations in surface smoothness of the hot dip galvanized coatings allowed for in the supply Standard (2.9, EN ISO 1481) should be taken info account when assessing the surface smoothness of fished ericle. NOTE2 The electrostatic depostion of © costing powder can cause thicker costings near edges end thinner coatings 682 Surface appearance ‘When tasted In accordance with D-3.1, tho coaling on significant surfaces shall show no scratches through to the substrate. No blisters, crators or scratches shail be first visible from a distance of not less than 3m. NOTE A slight degree of oranga pest can sometimes ocour, Before eny work is conducted the maximum extant of cxange peel sllowsble should be obtained from the specifier, using sutable reference sarsples where agreed. Pinholing tand variations in characteristics (such as colour end gloss) can be reducad by avoiding large changes in tia section thickness of materials in the seme fabricston, as these materits vill exhibit significant differences in hest capacity.66.3 Colour When tested in accordance with D.2.2, tha coating on significant surfaces shall match the reference colour previously nominated by the specifier. 684 Thickness When tested in accordance with D.2.3, the thicknass of the coating on significant surfaces shall ba within the rango spocified by tho coating powdar manufacturer, at or above tha minimum thickness spocifiodin A.3.3 and the substrate shall not be visible at any edge. 68.5 Gloss When tested in accordance with 0.3.4, the gloss level on significant surfaces shall be within the range spacifiod by tho coating powder manulacturar or wharo no tolerance has boon spacified, In accordance with tho roquiromonts of Table 1 6.6.8 Adhesion ‘When tested in accordance with EN ISO 2409, the coaling shall meet classification 0 of that standard. 6.6.7 Certificate of conformity ‘Tha coating applicator shall, on requast, issue a certificate of conformity in accordance with ISO 10474.EN 13438:2005 (E) Annex A (normative) Methods of test for coating powders A.1 General Unless otherwise specified carry out the tests in duplicate (sae 4.3.1) A.2 Sampling Tako a rapresontative sample of the coating powder In accordance with EN ISO 8130-8, A.3 Coated test panels A3.1 Material and dimensions Galvanized test panels (for tasts not related to mechanical properties) shall be rectangular, 150 mm x 190 mm In area, of stuel thickness 0,75 mm to 1,6 mm and meet the requiraments of grade Z278-N-A of EN 10327. Galvanized test panels for mechanical properties shall have a steel thickness of not more than 0,3 mm. Shorardisod test panels (for tests not related to mechanical proportiés) shall bo rectangular, 150 mm x 100 mm in area, of stes! thicknass 0,75 mm to 1,6 mm and meet the requirements of EN 13811, class 2. Sherardised test panels for machanical properties shall have a sleel thickness of not more than 0,3 mm. Additional tost panats may also be agreed between parties, for instance incorporating thicker stool, A3.2 Pre-treatment Pre-treatment of the test panels shall be in accordance with 6.3. A.3.3 Coating of tho test panals The test panels shall be coated with the coating powder in accordance with the manufacturar's recommendations ta give a powder coating thickness of not fess than 60 um when determined by the procedure spacified in EN ISO 2608, A3.4 Determination of thickness A344 Ganeral In order to faciitate the accurate measurament of the thickness of the powder coating, predetermine the thickness of the galvanized or sherardised coating, Use a sultable template to locate the messurement position on the test panel. Measure both the hol-dip-galvanizing or sherardised coallng thickness and the thicknass of the total coating in exactly the samo location, Datormine the thicknass of the powder coating over the galvanized or sharardised substrate by differance. Alternatively, where equipment Is available that can, without baing moved from the original chosen spot on the surface of the coatad article, differentiate belvieanEN 13438:2008 (E) the thickness of the galvanized or sherardised coatings and the thicknass of the powder coatings, this can then be used, NOTE 1 As a result ofthe nature of the stue! surface chemistry anc the process of hot dip galvanizing. the galsnizing coating thickness on eticles galvanized fier fabrication cen vary over relatively small areas (e.g. several square ietres). NOTE2 This affect is loss pronounced for sharardiaed coatings, since the sheratising process is basad upon solid {fusion in which the coating thickness is more or fees equ on all parts ofthe arfila and fellows tha contoura and shape of the arte. 4.3.4.2 Galvanized or shorardised coating thickness Identify, without damaging the galvanizing or sherardising, two positions on the uncoated tast piace. The posilions shall be approximately 80 mm and 100 mm fram one end and shall le approximately on the centre Tino of tha last panel. Determine tho thicknoss of the galvanized or sharardised coating In accordance with EN ISO 2178 and record the readings together with the locations. A343. Thickness of the powder coating The thicknass of the total coating shalt be determined using the same instrument and at the same locations as Identified in A.4.3.2. Alternatively, where equipment is available that can, without being moved from the ‘original chosan spot on the surface of the coated article, differentiate between tha thickness of the galvanized cr shorardisad coatings and tha thickness of the powder coatings, this may thon be used, A.3.5 Appearance and conditioning ‘The finishing coat shall be free from the surfaco defects specified in 5.3.1. Condition the test panels at (23£2) °C for a minimum 4 h, before carrying out the specified tests. A4 Test procedures on coated test panels AA. Surface Ituminate the surface of tha test place in accordance with EN ISO 3688 and examine at an oblique angie with honnal oF corrected vieion. AA2 Colour Examine the surface of the test plea visually in accordance with EN ISO 3668 or colorimetrically in accordance with |SO 7724-3 and check for colour match, A43 Gloss Examine tho surface of the test plece In accordance with EN 1SO 2813, using an angle of incidence of 60° to the normal to the surface of the coating and determine the gloss level. AAA Adhesion Determine the adhesion of the coating in accordance with EN ISO 2409. AAS Resistance to scratching Determine the eeratch resistance of the coating in accordance with EN 180 1518, using 2 load of 2000 g on a tungsten-carhide ball of 1 mm diamater.AA Resistance to deformation Determine the resistance to deformation in accordance with EN ISO 1519, using a 16 mm diameter mandrel and a fest panel prepared in accordance with A. AAT Resistance to mortar AATA Principle A pat of wot cament-lime-sand mortar is applied to the dry coating and the surface of the coating is assessed after allowing the mortar to dry and set. AAT2 Procedure Propare a mortar by mixing 15 g of hydrated lime, 41 g of cement and 244 g of sand with sufficient tap water to make a soft paste. Apply four portions of this mortar, approximately 15 mm in diamotar and approximately 6 mm thick, to the coating on the test panel ‘Store the panel horizontally at (38 & 3) "C and (95 4 5) % rolative humidity for 24h. At the end of this petiod, dislodge the mortar by hand from the surface of the coating and ramove any rasidue with a damp cloth. Allow to dry and examine the coating with normal or corrected vision, to datermine Incldancas of detachment of the coating or changes in appearance dua to the effect and romoval of the mortar. AA.8 Resistance to weathering AABA Artificial weathering Delermine the resistance to artificial woathering In accordanca with EN ISO 11341, using a test period of 1000 h and an irradiance of 550 Wim", in tha spoctral range 290 nm <2. 800 nm, with tho spactral enorgy distlbution as given in Table 1 of EN ISO 11341:2004, a black standard temperature of (652) °C and a ‘wetting eycle of 102 min/18 min, A482 Natural weathering Determine the resistance to nalurat weathering in accordance with EN iSO 2810. Expose coated test panels ‘for a poriod of 12 months at an angle of 5° to tha horizontal, facing south, starting in Apt, st a woatharing sita in Florida which shall be at least 5 km from the sea. Wash the test panels prior to inspection with water containing 1 % of a nauiral detergent, using a sponge and taking care to avoid polishing. Afterwards rinse the panols with de-tonizod water, having a maximum etoctrical conduetivity of 1 ySfem. AA. Resistance to humidity AAS1 Ganeral Test a coated test panel for rasistance to humidity In accordance with EN ISO 6270-1, using a test porlod of 1000 h, and evaluate for blistering, softening oF detachmant of the coating or signs of corrosion af the substrata, AAS2 Cross-cuttest Dry the panel with absorbant papor and leave for 24h at (23.4 2) °C. Conduct @ cross-cut test in accordance with EN ISO 2409.AA.10 Resistance to sulfur dioxide Test a coated test panel for resistance to sultur dloxide In accordance with EN ISO 3231, using 0,2 | of sulfur dioxide and with a test duration of 10 cycles. A411 Permeability ‘Add de-ionized water, having a maximum conductivity of 30 xS/em at 20°C to a pressure cooker to giva a depth of 25 mm 43 mm, Partially immerse the coated test panel in the water so that a minimum length of 25 mm ls Immarsed and secure the lid of tha pressure cooker. Apply heat to the pressure cooker until steam is emitted from the valve. Insert a woighted noedle valve to give ‘2 prassure of 100 kPa and continua heating far 2 h fram the time the steam was frst ernited. Coo! the apparatus with care. Remove the test pane! and allow It to cool to ambient tamperature, Examine the test plece for signs of blistering. AA.12 Resistance to salt spray AAA24 Neutral salt spray Jn the middle of the test panel, scribe a cross to expose, but not penetrate, the substrate, The cross shall be a rectangular cross In which each of the diagonals has a fength of 50 mm, the intersection is centred in the middlo of the panol and tho seribe lines intersect at 90°. Placa tho coated tast placa In a spray cabinat conforming to EN ISO 7253. After 750 continuous salt spray, remove the samplo carofully from the test cabinet, wash the test panels in de-ionized water at a temparature of less than 35 “C, and immediately dry. Attompt to lift the coating from tha scribed line with a sharp tool, Examine the ara around the scribed crass, A422 Acetic acid salt spray Determine the resistance of a coated test panel in accordance with ISO $227 Aoatic Acid Salt Spray (AASS) test. In the middle of the test panel, scribe a cross to expose, but not penetrate, the substrate. The crass shall bo a roctangular cross in which pach of tho diagonals has a fength of 50 mm the intersection Is centrad in the middia of the panol and the scribe lines intersect at 80°. Placa the coated test place In a spray cabinet conforming to ISO $227. After 480 h continuous acetic acid salt spray, remove the sample carefully trom the Tost cabinot, wash tho tost panels in de-lonized water at a temperature of ass than 95 °C, and immediately dry. Afornpt to lit the coating from tha scribed line with a sharp tool. Examina the arsa around the scribed cross.EN 13438:2005 (E) Annex B (informative) Guidance on preparation and pre-treatment processes B.1 Preparation Each galvanized steal or sherardised sleel article should be well cleaned, rechanically prepared by sweep blasting and/or conversion coated and thoroughly dried Immediately before belng povider, coated in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations, Tho objective of tho proparation is to effect the ramoval af any surface contamination from the galvanized or shorardised coating and promote satisfactory adhasion of the subsequently appllad coating powder matatial ‘and [after appropriate thermal treatment] the powder coating, Thorofore, prior to pro-treatmant {unless the galvanized coating is already cloan and toe from surface contamination and for zine corrosion products] the substrate should be thoroughly cleaned and rinsed. This leaning action usually consists of appilcation of an alkalino or acidic solution to tho galvanizod or sharardisad surface to remove all traces of oll, grease, lubricants and other residues [including zinc corrosion products 0.9, Zine oxide and zine hydroxide) that might have contaminated tho surface. B.2 Pre-treatment Pre-treatment of the cleaned galvanized surfaco should take placa by chomical processing, mochonical processing, or a combination of the two [mechanical processing should take place prior to chemical processing). Altamative pre-treatments might exist which can provide adequate pre-treatmant of the substrate material to enable compliance with this standard. ‘Tho sequence of steps in one typical pre-tealment pracess Is set out in Table B.1, Allernative procedures may be used provided that the requirements of this standard are mat. Pre-treatment stages should take place one altar the othar with the minimum delay in batween fo ensure that tho surlace to bo pre-treated doos not become dry between successive stages, Appropriate thermal treatment of tho articles prior to andlor during coating is critical to the achievement of adequately bonded and cured owdor coating to tho substrate and to minimise the potentlal for pin-hoting to occur. ‘The pre-treatmant solution should be applied by either: 8} dipping in baths of sufficient size to allow the chamical conversion procass to proceed appropriataly on all significant surfacas; or b) spraying In tanks or cabinets constructed so that the chemical conversion reaction takes place on all significant surfaces for the required time. NOTE — Sherandised eubstrates are normally supplied with @ zine phosphate or zine ehmmate conversion costing spplied.EN 13438:2005 (E) B.3 Types of pre-treatment 8.3.1 Conversion and drying of the convorsion coating (chemical pro-treatment) Unless othanvisa specified, a conversion coating should be applied. Prior to the application of the powder coating the surfaces should bo froe from dust, graase or powdery deposits, Where a chemical conversion coating is used, the coating should be applied, ¢.9. with a chromate process, to give a conyersion coating ot (0,1 to 2,0) glm*, or by a phosphate pracass to give a conversion coating of (1.5, to 5,0) gi’. Tho amount of the conversion coating should be determined in accordance with EN ISO 3892, The conversion coating should be thoroughly rinsed with water, followed by de-lonized water with a conductivity of loss than 100 Siem at 20 °C. ifthe final rinsa Is to bo in hot watar, the temparatura should not ‘exceed 80°C, and the time for rinsing should be as short as possible, to avoid dissolution of hexavalent chromium from the layer. Certain chrome pre-treatment processes requirs varying and lower coating weights to be deposited on the clean galvanized surfaces and should be rinsad in water with relatively high conductivities e.g. 2 500 Siem, see for example, stop 6 of Tabla B.1. The conversion coating should be thoroughly dried before the application of the powder coating. The recommendations from the chemical supplier should ba followed when drying the conversion-coatad article. Drying Is an essential procedure since it minimizes the quantity of retained surface wator that might subsequently be evolved at tha euring stage of the powder coating, 8.3.2 Mechanical pre-treatment The surfaco of the galvanized or shorardised components can be sweep blast-cleaned to provide Improved adhesion to the subsequently applied powder caaling. This procedure should be carried out in such a way that the galvanized or sherardised surface does not show signs of mechanical faluro ({iaked or datached galvanized coatings). A soft blast-cloaning abrasive medium should be used, such as carborundum or aluminium oxide, with a blasting pressure not greater than 300 kPa, Tho residual galvanized coating should, after pre-teatment using this method, stil meet the supply specification with regard to coating thickness/weight pet unit area Ideal nozzle-to-component surface distances will vary according to the gaometry of the component. Tilals. ‘should be undartakan to establish best practice, ‘This mothod of pro-traatmont can ba used on its own oF In cambination with a subsequent application of a conversion coating, Where this method Is used prior to conversion coating, it is essential that the surface of the sweop blasted coating is free from dust, all and grease. Cara is neaded to thoroughly dagrease the ‘surface prior to convarsion coating and application of tha powdar coating. Mechanical pre-treaiments can be applied to continuously galvanized substrates. This type of pre-treatment process, if lis not controlled properly. can remove a significant proportion of tha galvanized coating present on continuously galvanized product.EN #3436:2005 (E} a Table B1 — Example of a pro-traatment process prior to powder coating of a galvanized or sherardised substrate ‘Order of process steps Process 1 “Bearease in an aalina or ide water based eclton 2 | Rinsa in cold tp water (may be repeated) ‘cd atch (tte schon) 2 4 Fingoin cole tap water (ms) ci Z 5 | Chemical conversion coating, &g, chromating or phosphating | 6 nso in watar (may bo repented) | ines nd tonized water (may be repeated) @ “Thormalireatent (including thorough eying of th {ellowing the chemical suppliers recommendations ° Powder coating (eg, in spray booth) ‘Additional information regarding the process ot powder coating of tha pre-treated hot-dip galvanizad articles is given in Annex C. NOTE For sherardisad articioa, a phosphato pre-tronimant i racommended,EN 13438:2005 (E) Annex C (informative) Guidelines on the powder coating process Guidance given below on powder coating procassas Is not intendad to be exhaustive. Allemative methods of powder coating might be available which produce powder coated anticles that salisfy the requirements of this standard, The incidence of pin-holing can be raduced/avoided by following appropriate thermal treatment of the items during the pre-treatment and powder coating stages, Table C.1 briefy illustrates one method of powder coating in common use throughout Europe, Table C.1 — Example of a powder coating process for hot-dip-galvanized or sherardised components [order of process stops | Process ] 7 | Conporane supptod ar la te fellovng ssh Gopronsod, charicaly | convred utc cr envoy Us lon ty ede Ror certeroaoy {590 Annex B) ‘Coating powder spplied according to the manufacturers instructions, e.g. ine 2 spray booth 3 ‘Components staved at tha recommended temperatura for the spediied tima ppatiod (eae coating powder supptiors instructions) ‘Componanis air-cooled Inspection and testing of frished product ‘Stocage and packingAnnex D (normative) ‘Methods of test for powder coatings D.1 General ‘Coating tests shail be carried out in duplicate in accordance with this annex NOTE _Addifonal test pieces, supplied by the specifier, may be used subject to agreement between the specifier and coating applicator. D.2 Test panel preparation Galvanized test panels (for tests not related to mechanical properties) shall be rectangular, 150 mm x 100 mm. In area, of staol thicknoss 0,75 mm to 1,6 mm and moot the requirements of grade Z275-N-A of EN 10327. Galvanized test panels for mechanical properties shall have a steel thickness of not more than 0.3 mm. Shorardised test panels (for tests not related to mechanical properties) shalt be rectangular, 150 men x 100 mm In area, of stool thicknoss 0,75 mm to 1,6mm and meot tho roquiromonts of EN 13811, class 2. Sherardised test panels for mechanical properties shall have a steel thickness of not more than 0,3. mm. ‘Adtionel test panels may also be agreed between patios, for Instance incorporating thicker stool D.3 Test procedures on finished articles 0.31 Surface appearance fliurinate the significant surfaces in accordance with EN ISO 688 and examine at an oblique angle with ‘normal or corracted vision. 0.3.2 Colour Tast in accordance with EN ISO 3868 and examine significant surfaces for colour match, D.3.3 Thickness Determine the total thickness of the coating on gach significant surface by the magnatic flux principle described in EN {SO 2178 with a minimum of five determinations. inspect the adgas for visibilty of substrate. Determine the gloss lavel according to EN ISO 2813 whan assassed al an angle of Incidence of 60", D.A Test procedures on test panels Propare test panels in accordance with 0.2 Carry out the cross-cut test, in duplicate, In accordance with EN ISO 2409.EN 13438:2005 (E) Annex E (informative) Guidelines on the care and protection of powder coated galvanized or sherardised steel components 1 Packing and handling Powdar coated hotdip galvanized or sherardised steal components should be handled, packed and transported carefully to avoid being damaged. It is recommended that an appropriate note to this effect is affixed to each Iot or bundle in a consignmant. This nots should state that care should be taken when handling and particularly when unloading thase components, Powder coated products should bo indlviduelly packed, ‘24g. In plastic sleeving (with adequate ventlalion holas), and additional protection given at comers. Where possibio recyclablo materials should bo used for protaction purposes, Additional care should be taken when ‘materials ere handled at low temperatures. E.2 Contact with other materials Bullding materials containing alka (2.9. cement and mortar) should nat be allowed into prolonged contact with finished ariiclos e.g. allowed to adhere firmly to powder coated articles. Tho finishing coat is ganorally resistant to other chemical altack. Although the finishes conforming to this standard have good resistance 10 impact damage, sharp tools might cut them, Damago Is also likely to bo causad If building compononts aro dragged over or against them. Therefore reasonable care should bo exercised on site and strict sita discipline imposed. £3 Tapes and lacquers {tls recommended that nolthor protective tapos. unless of tha ‘iow tack’ variaty. nor cloar lacquers should bo used directly to minimize damage, as some of these materials can adversely atfoct the properties of the finishing coat. If the use of such tape for on-site protection is required, the tapes should be specifically designed for the protection of the finishing coat. Also, if they are to be used, these materials should be approved by the spacifer with the agreamont of the coating applicator. E.4 Drilling and cutting Any drlling or cutting of the finished components after powder coating should be avolded whorever possibio, Any repairs of minor damage to the finishing coat should be effected by using only tho matarials Facommended by the manufacturer of the powder coating. These materials should, however, be confined to the repair of minor scuff marks of small scratchas and their goneral use over large arvas Is nol rocommanded, principally because the majority of such materials will have differant weathering properties from the original coating. NOTE Information on the repair of damaged galvanized coatings is given in EN ISO 14713,EN 13438:2005 (E) Bibliography EN 971-1;1998, Paints and vamishes — Terms and definitions for coating materials — Part 1: General terms EN ISO 3896, Wotor for analytical laboratory uso —~ Specification and test mothods (ISO 3696;1987} EN ISO 2892, Conversion coatings on metallic materials — Determination of coaiing mass per unit area — Gravimetric methods (SO 3892:2000) EN ISO 129444, Paints and varnishos - Corrosion protection of stool siructures by protective palnt systems - Part 4: Types of surface and surface preparation (ISO 12944-4:1998) EN ISO 14713, Protection against corrosion of iran and stool in sinictures — Zinc and aluminium coatings — Guidelines (ISO 14713:1999)BS EN 13438:2005 BSL 189 Chiswick High Road London BSI — Bri tish Standards. Tn titution BSI ja the indopendont nntional hody rusponslble for proparing British Standards. 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