SSH EN ISO 1461:2009

Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles - Specifications and test methods (ISO 1461:2009)

Scope

ISO 1461:2009 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). It does not apply to the following:

sheet, wire and woven or welded mesh products that are continuously hot dip galvanized;
tube and pipe that are hot dip galvanized in automatic plants;
hot dip galvanized products (e.g. fasteners) for which specific standards exist and which might include additional requirements or requirements which are different from those of ISO 1461:2009.

After-treatment/over-coating of hot dip galvanized articles is not covered by ISO 1461:2009.