Regulatory documents establishing requirements to coatings applied by hot-dip galvanizing

method
GOST 9.307-89 ESZKS. Hot zinc coatings. General requirements and test methods
ISO 1461-2009 Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles
Specifications and test methods

Regulatory documents establishing requirements to coating thickness depending on type of

articles and operating conditions
GOST R 52868-2007 (IEC 61537:2006) Cable tray systems and cable ladder systems for cable
management. General technical requirements and test methods
SP 28.13330.2012 Corrosion protection of buildings structures
SNiP 2.03.11-85 Corrosion protection of buildings structures
ODN 218.012-99 Industry-Specific Road Standards. General technical requirements to Barriers
on Bridge Structures Located on Arterial Roads.

Coating thickness requirements as per regulatory documents

Regulatory Rated coating thickness, m Product types
document
GOST 9.307 40-200 General coating thickness
requirements
SNiP 2.03.11 60-100 Load bearing structures in slightly
aggressive environment;
Load bearing structures in moderately
aggressive environment with painting
over zinc

minimum 50 Steel embedded parts and connecting

pieces
SP 60-100 Bolted, butt welded and fillet welded
28.13330.2012 steel structures;
Bolts, washers and nuts;
Socket welded steel structures upon
provision of continuous contour
welding or minimum guaranteed
clearance between elements of 1.5
mm;
Load bearing structures operated in
slightly aggressive environment
ODN 218.012 minimum 80 Barriers on bridge structures located
on arterial roads
GOST R 52868 minimum 45 (resistance class 5) Articles for cabling (perforated cable
minimum 55 (resistance class 6) trays, racks, shelves and other
minimum 70 (resistance class 7) accessories)
minimum 85 (resistance class 8)
 Coating thickness and appearance depends on the following:

1. Steel grade
Silicon content of steel significantly affects its reactive capacity, therefore, not all steel grades
can ensure the desired thickness or aesthetic appearance of coating. Steels of high-silicon and
Sandelin range are not recommended for hot-dip galvanizing. On these steels one can obtain
coatings of increased thickness, grey color without pattern typical for hot-dip galvanizing.
However, corrosion resistance of the coating is not affected by these factors.

Approximate thickness steel grade relationship

Steel grade Range Silicon content Approximate coating

thickness
1, 2, 3, 4, low-silicon
05, 08, 10, 11, 15, 0,04% Si <0,02% P 80-120
18, 20
1, 2, 3, Sebisty 0,14% to 0,25% Si 100-150
3, 4,
08, 10, 15, 20, 25
1, 2, 3, Sandelin 0,04% to 0,14% Si 150-250
3, 4,
08, 10, 15, 20
08, 10, 15, 20, 25, 092 high-silicon 0,25% to 0,35% Si 150-300

2. Steel structure thickness and overall dimensions

Light weight parts with small wall thickness usually get a coating of small thickness and good
aesthetic appearance. Thick-walled heavy structures due to process specifics can have a
coating of increased thickness and non-uniformly spread on the surface.

3. Welded joints condition

Inappropriate quality of welded joints, as well as high silicon content in welding electrodes
can cause coating defects on welded joints.