SPECIFICATIONS

Fiat Group
ELECTROLYTIC ZINC COATING FOR 9.57405
Automobiles FERROUS MATERIAL PARTS
(Cast Iron, Carbon Steel and Alloys)
MARCHIARO GIANCARLO

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Date: 01/20/2010
PEYRETTI CLAUDIO

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PURPOSE OF THE STANDARD
To define the features for electrolytic zinc coatings applied to cast iron, carbon steel or alloys with the
main purpose of protecting them from corrosion. To define the tests to be carried out to verify such

Code
features. To classify coating types, to indicate choice criteria and to specify indications on drawings.

G
IMPORTANT
To comply with the provisions of European Community Directive 2000/53/EC and amendments dated
June 27 2002, coatings with passivation containing hexavalent chromium salts mentioned in these

11 Ch.
Specifications MUST NOT BE USED after July 1 2006.
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Edition
Change Date Description

= 07/03/00 Edition 8 - Updated to EC Directive 39/1999 and completely revised.

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(RA/DA)
= 10/13/00 Edition 9 - Made changes to § 3.1 and to tables 1 and 6.
(DA)
= 07/17/02 Edition 10 - Added the word "PROVISIONAL" on all pages awaiting
document review. (DA)
C.R.F. - Group Materials Labs Surface Treatment
C.R.F. - Group Materials Labs Surface Treatment

= 01/30/03 Edition 11 - Updated to Directive 2000/53/EC and subsequent modification of

June 27 2002. (DA)
A 10/31/03 Changed § 3.1, Table 1, note in Table 6 and "IMPORTANT" note on page 1.
Annex 1: changed "Corrosion resistance" test limit. (FD)
B 12/17/03 § 5.3.7.5.1: Changed table 6. (FD)
C 09/07/04 Changed §§ 3.1 and 1.2.2. Added notes ¥, ¦ and changed () in Table 1.
§ 5.3.4.5: Changed reference standards. § 5.3.8 Table 8: changed minimum
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treatment time of DEIDR B. (FD)

D 12/15/05 "IMPORTANT" note on page 1: changed. Table 1: Changed "Orientations for
use" Type VII S and note ¥. Table 3: changed. Added § 3.4 and changed
title of § 5.3.7. Changed § 4.2.3. Annex 2: added commercial denomination
under Type VII S and changed note ¥.. (FD)
E 01/15/07 Added Type Fe/Zn 7 VII ST. Table 1, 3 and 6: changed. Deleted "Coating
nature identification". Annex 1: updated. (FD)
F 08/08/08 Added Type Fe/Zn 12 VII ST. Changed § 6.
(FD)
G 01/20/10 Added Types VIII, VIII LUB and VIII F. Tables 1 and 6: changed. Annex 2:
changed; added § 3. (DC)
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| § "A": EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR THE TEST

The test equipment is specified in the Standards listed in § "B".

| § "B": DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO IN THE TEXT

|50022 | Semi-finished product element code number. TMD
|50180 | Corrosion tests. TMD
|50461 | Inorganic and organic coating adhesion test through cross hatching. TMD
|50755 | Chemical or electrolytic cadmium, tin and zinc coating thickness determination -
Gravimetric method. TMD
|50756 | Chemical or electrolytic coating thickness measurement - Coulombmetric method.
TMD
|50757 | Metallic coating thickness measurements using magnetic method. TMD
|50758 | Metal coat and protective oxidation coating thickness measurement using
micrographic method. TMD
|50765 | Electrolytic and chemical coating adhesion test through cross hatching. TMD
|7.G0114 | Threaded fastener friction coefficient determination. PGE
|7.M5000 | Metal parts - Test for verifying absence of hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) in coatings.
PMD
|9.01102 | Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. Quality of Supplies. CFO
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|9.01103 | Product quality and conformity certificate (CQC). CFO

THE ITALIAN EDITION IS NOT AVAILABLE OR NOT UPDATED, THE ENGLISH EDITION IS THE VALID REFERENCE.

|9.01108 | Quality of supplies - Forbidden/limited substances or substances to be monitored

(Annex CK). CFO
| 9.52605/01 | Threaded fasteners for normal and special uses. CFO
|ISO 3497 | Standard test Method for Measurement of coating Thickness by X-Ray Spectrometry.
|UNI 5541 | ISO metric triangular profile threading with pitch equal to or higher than 0.35 mm -
Tolerance system for mobile couplings.
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| § "C": LIST OF ANNEXES

|1 | Product Specifications Date Sheet
|2 | Threaded fastener lubrication requirements

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1
INTRODUCTION

1.1
These Specifications describe types, properties and tests of electrolytic zinc coating applied to
components made of cast iron, carbon steel and alloys with the main purpose of protecting them
from corrosion.
These Specifications also describe eutectic zinc alloy and aluminium coatings (Galfan and Bezinal
types) for spring wire applied by hot immersion.

NOTE: the following types of coating may be used alternatively to those mentioned above following
agreement by the competent Design and Material Engineering Departments providing the
visual examination, thickness, corrosion resistance, coating adhesion and friction coefficient
properties are respected:
a) Mechanical zinc coating;
b) Electrolytic zinc alloy coatings with  2% alloying element content, e.g. Zinc-Iron.

1.2
Range of application
1.2.1
These Specifications describe all parts with tensile strength < 1500 N/mm2, except for:
a) pre-coated steel sheets and strips;
b) helical springs (traction stress with close-wound springs);
c) connectors for pipes.

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The requirements shown in the applicable Standards/Tables apply to aforesaid parts.

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1.2.2
As guidelines for design, electrolytic zinc coating must not be used in the following cases:
I) Parts which reach continuous working temperature > 250°C;
II) Parts which are in mutual contact in operation and for which seizing or scratching are important
operating factors or for which corrosion products may interfere with normal operation;
III) Parts exposed to weather which are assembled in contact with stainless steel, magnesium alloys,
copper alloys or materials capable of forming a corrosion cell with zinc;
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IV) Steel components with R > 1200 N/mm2 for which functional class 1 is required (see § 2).

2
FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION
Zinc coated parts may be divided into the following functional classes according to Std. 9.01102:
Functional class 1 - Parts the failure or early deterioration of which concerns safety.
Functional class 2 - Parts expensive to replace, the failure or early deterioration of which concerns
functionality.
Functional class 3 - All other parts.

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3
COATING CLASSIFICATION, INDICATION ON DRAWINGS, CHOICE CRITERIA AND CODE
NUMBER

3.1
NOTE FOR HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM
In compliance with the provisions of the European Community Directive on end-of-life vehicles
(2000/53/EC), already implemented by Specifications 9.01108 Annex CK, hexavalent chromium
compounds (CrVI) must be entirely eliminated from the vehicles by July 1 2007 for environment-
protection reasons.
For this purpose, all coatings containing hexavalent chromium will be eliminated from these
Specifications and may no longer be supplied to Fiat Group Automobiles as from July 1 2006.
During the transition period, the intervention strategy adopted by Fiat Group Automobiles for the
European market is the following.
 For new models with first type-approval date after January 1 2004, total elimination of hexavalent
chromium from all new drawings (Powertrain components included).
Note: the obligation to eliminate hexavalent chromium as from January 1 2004 therefore does
not apply to:
- derived vehicles (e.g. van, pick-up, SW, etc.);
- face-lift operations;
- restyling operations;
- type-approval extensions for engine versions not included in first launch for models the first
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 Complete elimination of hexavalent chromium within July 1 2006 is required for newly issued
drawings related to models already in production in December 2003 and for drawings of
components already in production or carry-overs (including threaded fasteners and standard
parts), including those intended for new models type approved after January 1 2004.
 With regards to carry-over components (including threaded fasteners and standard parts), the
solution containing hexavalent chromium may be supplied until end of stocks and in all cases only
until July 1 2006 if a hexavalent chromium free coating is contemplated in drawing or table
review.
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In this case, however, the Supplier must inform the Customer of the time required to comply with
new requirements.
Any exceptions to these general provisions must be authorised by the competent P.&P.E.
Departments.

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TABLE 1

Designation for
indication on drawing Minimum Code
Supplementary
local number
£ (U) () treatment and
Type Base coating thickness Indications for use (as per
trim colour
µm Std.
Old ¥ () ■©
New 50022)
¤

Fe/Zn 25 I - 25 754
Required only if zinc coating
must be subjected during
Fe/Zn 12 I - 12 subsequent processing to a 755
I - treatment not compatible
¡ with the presence of
Fe/Zn 7 I - 7 756
passivation (e.g. brazing,
phosphating).
Fe/Zn 5 I - 5 757

Fe/Zn 25 II 25 758
Electrolytic zinc
coating For use when medium-
corrosion resistance is
needed (e.g. for applications
Fe/Zn 12 II 12 759
in passenger compartment
Clear bright
and boot, or in engine
II ZNT/BR
passivation,
compartment under covered
¢ hexavalent
parts or in zones not directly
chromium free
exposed to weather and not
Fe/Zn 7 II 7 760
in sight). Appearance is, in
general, shiny metallic with
possible slight iridescence.

Fe/Zn 5 II 5 761

Replacing eliminated

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Type III.

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Fe/Zn 25 IV - 25 For use when good 811
corrosion resistance is
required. Indicated for
general applications inside
passenger compartment,
Fe/Zn 12 IV - 12 inside engine compartment 778
Electrolytic zinc Very thick iridescent and under floor.
IV and zinc alloy passivation, Type Fe/Zn 7 IV must be
¢ coating with  hexavalent preferred for threaded
2% chromium free fasteners when friction
Fe/Zn 7 IV - 7 coefficient Cf 0.12 ÷ 0.30 is 776
required.
Appearance may be as Type
II when obtained from acid
zinc coating baths or
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Fe/Zn 5 IV - 5 iridescent yellow-light green 810

when obtained from alkaline
baths.

Very thick iridescent As Type IV, to be used in

passivation, particular for threaded
Electrolytic zinc hexavalent fasteners when friction
IV and zinc alloy
Fe/Zn 7 IV chromium free coefficient must remain
LUB - 7 782
LUB coating with  followed by within dispersion range
¢ 2% application of Cf 0.10 ÷ 0.16.
lubricant (see Different values must be
Annex 2) indicated on the drawings.

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TABLE 1

Designation for
indication on drawing Minimum Code
Supplementary
local number
£ (U) () treatment and
Type Base coating thickness Indications for use (as per
trim colour
µm Std.
Old ¥ () ■©
New 50022)
¤
Replacing eliminated Type
II S. To be used when high
Fe/Zn 12 IV S Fe/Zn 12 II S 12 corrosion resistance is 783
Clear bright or
needed also in presence of
iridescent
working temperatures up to
passivation,
~100°C. Indicated, for
hexavalent
example, for applications in
IV S chromium free, with
engine compartment and
¢ sealing finish.
under floor where high
Appearance is
esthetic stability is needed,
Fe/Zn 7 IV S Fe/Zn 7 II S opaque metal with 7 784
for treating brackets and
no or minor
Electrolytic zinc iridescence. supports made of printed
and zinc alloy sheet assembled by welding
coating with  with shielding of coupled
2% surfaces.

To be used exclusively for

threaded fasteners when
Very thick iridescent
friction coefficient must be
passivation,
kept within dispersion range
IV SB hexavalent
Fe/Zn 7 IV SB - 7 Cf 0.10  0.16 in 785
¢ chromium free with
combination with high
addition of lubricant
corrosion resistance.
(see Annex 2)
Different values must be
indicated on drawings.

To be used exclusively for

threaded fasteners and
small parts treated in bulk
(barrel plating) when black
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colour and limited corrosion

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resistance is needed (e.g.

VII S use inside passenger
Fe/Zn 7 VII S - 7 786
compartment). In the case of
threaded fasteners, the
friction coefficient must be
within the dispersion limits of
Electrolytic zinc Hexavalent Cf 0.12  0.30. Different Cf
and zinc alloy chromium free values must be indicated on
coating with  passivation followed drawings.
2% by sealing
For use when black colour
and medium-high esthetic
corrosion resistance are
Fe/Zn 7 VII ST - 7 812
required. Treatment suitable
for use inside passenger
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VII ST compartment, in engine

compartment and on
exteriors, limited to high
Fe/Zn 12 VII parts, parts in sight with
- 12 minor exposure and 720
ST
operating temperatures of
up to 100°C.

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TABLE 1

Designation for
indication on drawing Minimum Code
Supplementary
local number
£ (U) () treatment and
Type Base coating thickness Indications for use (as per
trim colour
µm Std.
Old ¥ () ■©
New 50022)
¤

Fe/Zn 5 ZC - 5 In replacement/alternative to A03

Transparent, silicate
types IV and IV S when high
based coating
corrosion resistance is
dispersed in
required also in presence of
alcoholic solution,
VIII Fe/Zn 7 ZC -
Electrolytic zinc
chromium salt and 7
operating temperatures up
A04
¢,7 coating to 200°C. Types Fe/Zn 5
cobalt free.
and 7 ZC are to be used
Appearance is
preferably for threaded
silvery metallic (see
fasteners for which Cf from
Fe/Zn 12 ZC - Annex 2). 12 A05
0.12 to 0.30 is required.

Fe/Zn 5 ZC
Transparent, silicate 5 A06
LUB As Type VIII, to be used in
based coating
particular for threaded
dispersed in
fasteners when friction
VIII alcoholic solution,
coefficient must remain
LUB - chromium salt and
within the dispersion range
¢,7 cobalt free, followed
Cf 0.10  0.16. Different Cf
by application of
values must be indicated on
lubricant (see
the drawing.
Fe/Zn 7 ZC Annex 2).
7 A07
LUB
Electrolytic zinc
coating

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Zinc micro

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phosphating
treatment, followed
Fe/Zn 7 F ZC - 7 In replacement/alternative to A08
by application of
types IV and IV S when high
transparent, silicate
corrosion resistance is
based coating
VIII F required also in presence of
dispersed in
operating temperatures up
7 alcoholic solution,
to 200°C. Type Fe/Zn 7 is
chromium salt and
preferably used for threaded
cobalt free. Silvery
Fe/Zn 12 F ZC - 12 fasteners for which Cf from A09
grey, semi-opaque
0.12 to 0.30 is required.
treatment, similar to
zinc flake treatment.
(see annex 2).

¡ Type I must not be used for coating threaded fasteners.

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© 12 and 25 m coating thickness must not be used for threaded fasteners (see § 4).
¢ If a particular colour is needed, special passivation processes free from organic colouring and
hexavalent chromium may be used in agreement with Supplier. In this case, the required colour
must appear on drawing (e.g. Fe/Zn 7 IV Green, or Fe/Zn 7 IV Yellow, or Fe/Zn 7 ZC Black).
Corrosion resistance must not be lower than that of the specified type.
£ For materials with ultimate tensile strength in the 800  1000 N/mm2 range, the following wording
must appear on drawings if dehydrogenation is required: DEIDR A (e.g. Fe/Zn 7 II DEIDR A - see
§ 5.3.8). For materials with ultimate tensile strength  1000 N/mm2 this indication may be omitted
because dehydrogenation is compulsory.
¤ If the old designation appears on drawing, without the thickness indication, the latter is  7 m.
¥ In order to guarantee conformity to Directive 2000/53/EC, all passivation and sealing treatments
must be hexavalent chromium, lead, cadmium and mercury free.

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7 The silicate based top coat specified here (see Annex 2) may be applied by
immersion/centrifugation, immersion/dripping or spraying. A final drying step at temperatures from
80 to 120°C for ≥10 min is required.
() Sealing consists in depositing an organic, mineral or organic-mineral coating after passivation, 1 
3 m thick, to improve corrosion resistance and/or confer a controlled friction coefficient to the
coating. This treatment must not be used on parts which must later be painted by cataphoresis,
on mount and bushing armatures intended for rubber-metal attachment and elements which must
ensure an electric function.
■ The thicknessof the coating includes passivation and sealing layers.
U In case of mechanical zinc coating, the symbol on drawings is changed by adding letter M after
the code identifying the type of passivation (e.g. Fe/Zn 7 II M).
 The coating thickness may differ from that shown in the table for particular needs. In this case,
the required thickness must be shown, e.g.: Fe/Zn 10 IV.
Unless otherwise specified, when evaluating resistance to corrosion of treatments with non-
unified thickness, the resistance value to be considered is that of the immediately lower class.

3.2
Eliminated coatings with hexavalent chromium passivation which MUST NOT BE USED after
July 1 2006

TABLE 2

Designation for Minimum Code

indication on drawing Supplementary local number
£ treatment and thickness
Type Base coating Indications for use (as per
trim colour
m Std.
Old ()
New (■) © 50022)
¤

Fe/Zn 12 II S 12 To be used when high 995

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White passivation, corrosion resistance is

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hexavalent needed for temperatures up

II S -
chromium free, with to ~100°C.
Fe/Zn 7 II S sealant 7 Appearance is opaque white 996
with minor iridescence.
Electrolytic zinc
coating
Fe/Zn 25 III 25 762
Not for use on new designs.
Fe/Zn 12 III Yellow chromic 12 763
Appearance is yellow
III ZNT passivation (yellow
iridescent, in general, with
Fe/Zn 7 III zinc coating) 7 764
blue, red or green hues.
Fe/Zn 5 III 5 765

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Designation for
Minimum Code
indication on drawing Supplementary
£ local number
treatment and thickness
Type Base coating Indications for use (as per
trim colour
m Std.
New Old ¤ ()
(■) © 50022)

Fe/Zn 12 III S 12 Not for use on new designs. 851

Yellow chromic
Appearance is yellow, in
III S - passivation and
general, with slight
Fe/Zn 7 III S sealing 7 852
iridescence.

Fe/Zn 25 V ¢ 25 766
Electrolytic zinc
coating Not for use on new designs.
Fe/Zn 12 V ¢ Olive green chromic 12 767
Appearance may sometimes
V ZNT/VOL passivation (olive
have shades from brown to
Fe/Zn 7 V ¢ green zinc coating) 7 768
bronze.

Fe/Zn 5 V ¢ 5 769

Fe/Zn 25 VI 25 770
For use when black colour
Fe/Zn 12 VI Black colour 12 and medium corrosion 771
VI ZNT/BLACK passivation (black resistance is needed (use in
Fe/Zn 7 VI zinc coating) 7 inside passenger 772
compartment).
Electrolytic zinc
Fe/Zn 5 VI coating 5 773

Fe/Zn 12 VI S 12 To be used when black 991

Black colour
colour and high corrosion
VI S - passivation and
resistance is needed for
sealing
Fe/Zn 7 VI S 7 temperatures up to ~100°C 992

3.3
Coatings ELIMINATED and REPLACED after July 1 2006

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The replacement chart shown in Table 3 applies unless otherwise specified on drawing or agreed by
Fiat Group Automobiles and Supplier.

TABLE 3

ELIMINATED REPLACED

TYPE II S
 TYPE IV S (for general use)

 TYPE IV SB (for threaded fasteners)


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TYPE III TYPE IV

TYPE IV S (for general use)

TYPE III S  TYPE IV SB (for threaded fasteners)

 TYPE IV (for corrosion resistance)

TYPE V  TYPE VII ST (for identifying treated chassis components)

 TYPE IV green or
yellow (for identification)

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ELIMINATED REPLACED

TYPE VI
 TYPE VII S (for threaded fasteners and small parts)

 TYPE VII ST (for treated chassis elements)

TYPE VI S  Fe/ZnNi VII S - Specifications 9.57409

3.4
Unless otherwise agreed, no components treated with hexavalent chromium coatings may be
delivered to Fiat Group Automobiles after July 1 2006. Consequently, from the same day, codes
related to coatings containing hexavalent chromium listed in Table 2 and shown on technical reference
documents (drawings, tables, specifications, etc.) must be considered to all intents and purposes
equivalent to the corresponding codes of hexavalent chromium free coatings shown in Table 1.
In presence of documentation showing requirements for coatings containing hexavalent chromium
eliminated by these Specifications, the Supplier must consequently make and supply the respective
components with corresponding hexavalent chromium free coatings, in accordance with the indications
in Table 3 or as specifically agreed with Fiat Group Automobiles.

THREADED FASTENERS

4.1
Thickness
For the purposes of corrosion resistance of threaded fasteners, thickness is one of the most significant
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parameters of the electrolytic coatings. This parameter must be specified in drawings or agreed in the
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order. Otherwise, the thickness must be 7 µm. The thickness of the coating is established according to
the ISO metric threading, as per UNI 5541, with the following classes of tolerance
- g, f and e for outer threading (screws)
- H and G for inner threading (nuts);
Unless otherwise specified, for outer threading, these tolerances refer to dimensions before coating;
for inner threading, they refer to dimensions after coating.
After coating, the upper difference must not be higher than zero (nominal dimension) for outer
threading and less than zero for inner threading.
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a) Screws - Coating thickness for screws depend on threading pitch and threading tolerance range.
Table 4 shows:
- the theoretic maximum thickness inferred from fundamental differences in tolerance
positions g, f and e.
Thicker or thinner coatings than indicated may be specified. Thicker coatings must be agreed by
Customer and Supplier because part of the threading tolerance may be used in addition to
fundamental deviation. A few micrometers of undersizing on the average diameter in position "h" is
possible. In all cases, the screw-nut coupling must not be compromised.

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TABLE 4 - MAXIMUM THEORETICAL THICKNESS PERMITTED FOR SCREWS ¥

Maximum permitted thickness on threading

Threading
Threading (m)
pitch
(mm) Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance
Large pitch Fine pitch
position "g" position "f" position "e"

0.50 M3 - 5 9 12
0.70 M4 - 5 9 14
0.80 M5 - 6 9 15
1.00 M6 M8x1 6 10 15
M10x1.15
1.25 M8 7 10 15
M12x1.25
M14x1.5
M16x1.5
1.50 M10 M18x1.5 8 11 16
M20x1.5
M22x1.5
1.75 M12 - 8 12 17
M24x2
M27x2
2.00 M14; M16 9 13 17
M30x2
M33x2
2.50 M18; M20; M22 - 10 14 20
M36x3
3.00 M24; M27 12 16 21
M39x3
3.50 M30; M33 - 13 17 22

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4.00 M36; M39 - 15 19 23

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¥ Unless otherwise specified on drawings or in order, screws must in all cases have a coating thickness of  7 m. The resistance value of the
immediately lower class must be considered when evaluating corrosion resistance of non-unified thickness coatings.

b) Nuts - In practice, the coating thickness of nuts do not depend on the threading tolerance position
or the threading pitch because in the current zinc coating technological processes there is
no significant addition of protective coating on the threading compared to other surfaces
(faces of the hexagon and resting surfaces).
An addition on the first threads for pitches up to 0.8 mm is tolerated providing it does not affect the
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screw-nut coupling.
Table 5 shows the maximum thickness for nuts.

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TABLE 5 - MAXIMUM THEORETICAL THICKNESS PERMITTED FOR NUTS ¦

Maximum permitted thickness on

Threading
Threading threading (m)
pitch
(mm) Tolerance position Tolerance
Large pitch Fine pitch
"H" position "G"

0.5 M3 -
0.7 M4 -
0.8 M5 -
7 12
1.00 M6; M7 M6x1
M10x1.25
1.25 M8
M12x1.25
M14x1.5
M16x1.5
1.50 M10 M18x1.5 7 12
M20 x1.5
M22x1.5
1.75 M12 -
M24x2
M27x2
2.00 M14; M16
M30x2
M33x2
7 12
2.50 M18; M20; M22 -
M36x3
3.00 M24; M27
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3.50 M30; M33 -

4.00 M36; M39 -
¦ Unless otherwise specified on drawings or in order, nuts must in all cases have a coating thickness of ≥ 7 µm. The resistance value of the
immediately lower class must be considered when evaluating corrosion resistance of non-unified thickness coatings.

4.2
Friction coefficient
4.2.1
CONFIDENTIAL

Unless otherwise specified on drawings, the friction coefficients of threaded fasteners must be within
the dispersion limits Cf = 0.12  0.30 specified in Specifications 9.52605/01.
If friction coefficients comprised in the dispersion range 0.10 - 0.16 are required, special friction
conditioners consisting of suitable lubricants (LUB type) or sealants (S type) must be applied after zinc
coating (see Annex 2).
Different values must be shown on drawings
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4.2.2
The correct application of friction conditioners must be tested by determining the friction coefficient as
illustrated in Test Standard 7.G0114.
Other testing methods must be agreed beforehand and approved by the competent Fiat Group
Automobiles Departments (E&D/ACV).
4.2.3
Correspondence between designations adopted by Fiat Group Automobiles and commercial
denominations of qualified friction conditioners are shown in Annex 2.
The use of products other than those shown is allowed, providing they respect the requirements of
these Specificationsand any indications on drawings as well as restrictions concerning the use of
forbidden and/or to be monitored products as defined in Annex CK of Specifications 9.01102.
The technical data sheet of the product used must be made available to Fiat Group Automobiles upon
demand along with the respective application cycle parameters.
4.3
Corrosion resistance
a) Screws The corrosion resistance of electrolytically coated screws according to the thickness of
the applied coating must be as specified in § 5.3.6. Resistance must be nearly uniform
on the entire surface (head and shank).

b) Nuts Corrosion resistance of electrolytically coated nuts must be determined exclusively on

screw-nut couplings in order to protect the inner threading by simulating operating
conditions because, as mentioned in § 4.1 b, there is not significant addition of coating.
This resistance, according to thickness, must be as specified in § 5.3.6.

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR PRODUCT QUALIFICATION

5.1
Subject component to the checks and tests specified in the points below. Check that test results
comply with values/limits on the design and/or annexed "Product Specifications Data Sheet" for the
type concerned.
5.2
Test environment (unless otherwise specified)
temperature: 23 ± 5°C
CONFIDENTIAL

atmospheric pressure: 860  1060 mbar

relative humidity: 45  70%

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5.3
Properties
The requirements shown below are essential for the significant surface.
Significant surface is the part which is essential for appearance or use of treated component.
This surface may be shown in drawings or agreed beforehand in orders. Otherwise, the significant
surface is all the part of the surface of the component which may be touched by a 13 mm diameter
ball.
See § 4.3 and § 5.3.4.8 for corrosion resistance and coating thickness of threaded fasteners.
Unless otherwise specified by the Customer, holes, cavities,inner threading, sharp edges and corners
are not significant surfaces.
Non-significant surfaces may be masked or appropriately protected (e.g. with tape or appropriate
paint) before salt spray corrosion test.
5.3.1
Visual inspection
Parts must not show visible faults, such as bubbles, pitting, excessive roughness,cracks or uncoated
areas, on the significant surface.
The passive layer must not be dusty. It must entirely cover the zinc coated surfaces of the parts and
must be uniform and free from other faults which could alter appearance or reduce the protective
power.
The appearance of the passive layer according to the solution used must comply with the
requirements in § 3.
Unless otherwise specified by the Customer, the final coating must be shiny.
Direct agreements must be made between Customer and Supplier if good reproduction of the passive
layer colour is needed. The colour must be agreed by means of a deposited reference specimen.
Lubricated parts must be clean and dry to the touch.
5.3.2
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Dimensional limits of the parts

Resulting dimensions on part after zinc coating must be within the tolerances specified in drawings.

5.3.3

Absence of hexavalent chromium in coating

Tested in accordance with Std. 7.M5000.
5.3.4

Thickness
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5.3.4.1
Minimum local thickness
The minimum local thickness, measured with the methods below, allowing an accuracy of at least
± 10%, must beas specified in § 3 for the various types of coatings, on all parts of the significant
surface (see § 5.3).

5.3.4.2
Magnetic method
In accordance with Std. 50757.
Method to be adopted in current inspections.

5.3.4.3
Coulombmetric method
In accordance with Std. 50756.
Method to be preferably used for thin coatings.

5.3.4.4
Microscopic method
In accordance with Std. 50758.
Method to be used mainly in case of complaints and when the methods listed above cannot be
employed.

5.3.4.5
X-ray fluorescent method
According to ISO 3497.

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5.3.4.6
Small item coating thickness
The X-ray fluorescent method must preferably be used for surface significant area  1 cm2
(see § 5.3.4.5). Alternatively, the minimum local thickness must be the minimum value of the average
thickness determined using gravimetric method according to Std. 50755.

5.3.4.7
Threaded fastener coating thickness
CONFIDENTIAL

The thickness of coating for threaded fasteners measured according to § 5.3.4.1 must be as specified
in § 4.
Requirements related to the significant surface for measuring the thickness of coatings for threaded
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5.3.4.8
Zones for determining coating thickness
Given its variability, the thickness of electrolytic coating on screws and nuts is measured in a
significant point for the purpose of evaluating corrosion protection.
In the case of screws, this point is approximately in the middle of the surface of the head or in the
middle of the end (see Figures 1 and 2).
For socket head and cross head screws, the measuring point is on the flat surface of the head
between the edge and the socket, between the edge and the cross or on a face of the hexagon (see
Figures 3, 4 and 5). Surfaces of sockets and crosses are excluded.
In the case of nuts, the thickness is measured on a side face of the hexagon or on a resting surface
(see Figure 6).

Measurement point Measurement point

5.3.4.9
Maximum thickness limits

The maximum thickness values to be respected cannot be defined because of many factors, such as
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shape and size of components, type of coating process used for the treatment and the thickness
determination method used. By way of example, the following values may be considered for
dimensioning component design and defining equipment machining tolerances before surface
treatment:

Minimum thickness (µm) Maximum thickness (µm)

5 5+3
7 7+5
CONFIDENTIAL

12 12+10

5.3.5

Adhesion

5.3.5.1
One of the methods shown below must be used unless otherwise agreed between Customer and
Supplier and according to the features of the part to be tested. (The heat shock only must be used for
threaded fasteners).

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5.3.5.2
There must be no signs of separation of the coating from the metal base at the end of the test.

5.3.5.3
Cross hatching method
In accordance with Std. 50461.

5.3.5.4
Bending method (suitable for use for parts made from metal sheet or strips)
5.3.5.4.1
Bend a flat specimen obtained from the test component either manually or using pincers to form an
acute angle first on one side and then on the other to breakage.
5.3.5.4.2
Check that the coating does not flake in the breakage area and that it is not easily removed with a
blade.

5.3.5.5
Heat shock method
In accordance with Std. 50765.
5.3.6

Corrosion resistance

5.3.6.1
The salt mist test must be carried out according to Std. 50180 method A1 at least 24 h after the end of
the passivation or sealing operation.

5.3.6.2

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organic solvents (e.g. acetone, xylene, petroleum ether).
Use of alkaline detergents or electrolytic degreasing is not allowed.

5.3.6.3
During process qualification, the number of exposed parts must be such that the total of significant
surfaces is ≥ 1 dm2. Different types of coatings must fulfil the requirements specified in Table 6.
5.3.7

Corrosion resistance after heat shock for Types II S, III S and VI S (eliminated) and Types IV S,
CONFIDENTIAL

IV SB and VII ST

5.3.7.1
Expose test parts in ventilated thermostatic cell for 1 h ± 5 min at a temperature of 120 ± 5°C and then
subject them to salt mist corrosion test according to Std. 50180 method A1 for the time specified in
Table 6. The salt mist test must start after 1 h ± 5 min and within 24 h from the end of exposure in
thermostatic cell.

5.3.7.2
The corrosion resistance limits shown in Table 6 must be respected for the various coating types.

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TABLE 6 - CORROSION RESISTANCE

Minimum exposure time (h) to salt mist during which no

occurrences must appear§
Type Coating designation
White zinc corrosion products ¨ Base metal corrosion products

Fe/Zn 25 I 96
Fe/Zn 12 I 72
I -
Fe/Zn 7 I 48
Fe/Zn 5 I 36
(Continued .)

TABLE 6 - CORROSION RESISTANCE

Minimum exposure time (h) to salt mist during which no

occurrences must appear§
Type Coating designation

White zinc corrosion products ¨ Base metal corrosion products

Fe/Zn 25 II
384
Fe/Zn 12 II
192
II Fe/Zn 7 II 24
96
Fe/Zn 5 II
72

II S Fe/Zn 12 II S 600
200
() Fe/Zn 7 II S 400
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Fe/Zn 25 III
500
Fe/Zn 12 III
III 216
Fe/Zn 7 III 48
() Fe/Zn 5 III
96
72

III S Fe/Zn 12 III S 600

200
() Fe/Zn 7 III S 400

Fe/Zn 25 IV 600
Fe/Zn 12 IV 240
IV 96
CONFIDENTIAL

Fe/Zn 7 IV 168
Fe/Zn 5 IV 120

IV LUB Fe/Zn 7 IV LUB 96 168

Fe/Zn 12 IV S 480
IV S 120
Fe/Zn 7 IV S 360

IV SB Fe/Zn 7 IV SB 120 240

Fe/Zn 25 V 750
V Fe/Zn 12 V 288
96
() Fe/Zn 7 V 192
Fe/Zn 5 V 144

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Fe/Zn 25 VI 192
VI Fe/Zn 12 VI 120
24
() Fe/Zn 7 VI 72
Fe/Zn 5 VI 48

VI S Fe/Zn 12 VI S 600
150
() Fe/Zn 7 VI S 400

VII S Fe/Zn 7 VII S 24 72

Fe/Zn 7 VII ST 240

VII ST 120
Fe/Zn 12 VII ST 480

(Continued .)
TABLE 6 - CORROSION RESISTANCE

Minimum exposure time (h) to salt mist during which no

occurrences must appear§
Type Coating designation
White zinc corrosion products ¨ Base metal corrosion products

Fe/Zn 12 ZC 480
VIII Fe/Zn 7 ZC 96 360
Fe/Zn 5 ZC 240

Fe/Zn 7 ZC LUB 360

VIII LUB Fe/Zn 5 ZC LUB 96 240

Fe/Zn 12 F ZC 600
VIII F Fe/Zn 7 F ZC 96 480

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normal reading distance.
The presence of corrosion products in holes, angles or zones not constituting significant surfaces
is not grounds for rejection.

¨ At the end of exposure, the presence of white zinc corrosion products and/or esthetic alterations
to the passivation layer (black stains) for extension < 10% of the total exposure significant
surface is not grounds for rejection. For black finish (Fe/Zn 7 VII S) a slight whitening of the
coating is also allowed mainly due to the absorption of sodium chloride by the passivation layer.
In this case, the passivation layer must be maintained intact with the original colouring after
delicate rubbing of whitened surfaces and/or washing with hot water. On the contrary, the
presence of oxidation for extension higher than 10% of the significant exposed surface is
grounds for rejection.
CONFIDENTIAL

() Eliminated code.

() Do not use as described in § 3.1.

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5.3.7.3
Corrosion resistance for pre-zinc coated wire coatings
The following requirements refer to steel wires protected with zinc coating (Type A) or eutectic zinc-
aluminium alloy (Zn 95 / Al 05) (Type B) obtained by hot immersion before forming. Unless otherwise
indicated in drawings, such coatings must be determined on finished product and must fulfil the
requirements shown in Table 7.

TABLE 7 - CORROSION RESISTANCE FOR PRE-ZINC COATED WIRE COATING

Minimum exposure time (h) to salt Code number

Designation for
TYPE mist during which no occurrences (in accordance with Std.
indication in drawing
must appear in base metal 50022)

Fe/Zn 25 II from pre-zinc coated wire 192 803

Fe/Zn 12 II from pre-zinc coated wire 120 804
A
Fe/Zn 7 II from pre-zinc coated wire 72 805
Fe/Zn 5 II from pre-zinc coated wire 48 806

B Fe/ZnAl 60 (:) from pre-zinc coated wire 240 807

() Fe/ZnAl 40(▲) from pre-zinc coated wire 120 808
®
() Example: Bezinal and Galfan type coatings.
(:) Weight of coating  60 g/m2, for wire diameters  1.25 mm.
(▲) Weight of coating  40 g/m2, for wire diameters < 1.25 mm.
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Dehydrogenation

5.3.8.1
The parts must undergo a dehydrogenation treatment within 4 h from application of the electrolytic zinc
based coating unless otherwise specified in drawings.
Dehydrogenation must be carried out by means of heating in air recirculation oven or oil bath, followed
by cooling at ambient temperature. The time and temperature of the dehydrogenisation treatment must
respect the minimum requirements shown inTable 8.

5.3.8.2
CONFIDENTIAL

In general, the times shown in Table 8 may be reduced by appropriately increasing temperatures on
the basis of experimental determinations.
If the heating temperatures specified in Table 8 may cause a decrease of minimum required hardness
or other fault affecting functionality of the part, dehydrogenation must be carried out at the maximum
temperature compatible with maintaining the required physical properties and in all cases  135°C and
appropriately prolonging the treatment time.

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TABLE 8 - DEHYDROGENATION TREATMENTS

Dehydrogenation treatment
Material tensile strength
Dehydrogenation V
(N/mm2) Treatment min. time Temperature
(h) (°C)
DEIDR A 800  < 1000 2

DEIDR B 1000  < 1350 4 180  200

DEIDR C 1350  < 1500 12

V Except for the cases in note £ of Table 1, indication in drawing of the dehydrogenation type is optional.

6
SUPPLY INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

6.1

Supply inspection shall be carried out according to Spec. 9.01102.

SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
7.1

The supplier must adhere to the general requirements contained in Specification 9.01102 "QUALITY
OF SUPPLIES".
7.2
Product Qualification Supplies

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specified Quality and Conformity Certificate (see Spec. 9.01103); all features described in the
enclosed "Product Specifications Data Sheet", related to the specific type, must be checked. "Non
conformities" are not allowed.
7.3

Product supplies
The supplied product shall conform to drawing requirements and to this Specification requirements.
When defining the type of manufacturing process to be used and the final test severity, the Supplier
CONFIDENTIAL

must consider the classes of importance that FIAT has assigned to each of the features to which the
requirements refer (see § 8).

NOTA: Both during the product qualification and supply check, checks can be carried out on
components not undergoing destructive tests (indicated as NM in § 8); if the components have
undergone destructive tests (M) they cannot be used for further tests or checks, unless
otherwise specified on each individual occasion.

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8 - FEATURE CLASSIFICATION TABLE

SPECIFICATION CLASSIFICATION Type of test

Bolt and nut friction coefficient Important M

Visual inspection Secondary NM

Absence of hexavalent chromium in coating Secondary M

Thickness Important M (*)

Adhesion Secondary M
Corrosion resistance Important M

Corrosion resistance after heat shock Important M

(*) NM if the magnetic method or the X-ray fluorescence method for small parts is used for measuring
thickness.
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CLASSIFICATION TEST CONDITIONS LIMITS

Code
Spec. 9.52605/01 or according
Bolt and nut friction coefficient § 4.2
to drawing

G
11 Ch.
Visual inspection - § 5.3.1

§ 5.3.3
Absence of hexavalent chromium in coating § 5.3.3
Std. 7.M5000

Edition
Thickness § 5.3.4 § 5.3.4

Adhesion § 5.3.5 § 5.3.5

Zinc corrosion products and

esthetic alterations  10% of the

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Absence of ferrous corrosion
spots.

Zinc corrosion products and

esthetic alterations  10% of the
Corrosion resistance after heat shock § 5.3.7 exposed significant surface.
Absence of ferrous corrosion
spots.
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§1
LUBRICANTS

CMD
Lubricants to be used for global friction coefficient conditioning of metric threaded fasteners within the
range of dispersion Cf = 0.10 ÷ 0.16, qualified according to Specifications 9.57405 and Test Standard

Code
7.G0114.

G
TYPE COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION SUPPLIER

1186 Torque 'N Tension Control Fluid ¡ Mac Dermid

11 Ch.
Gleitmo 605 © Gleytmolybdän Schmiermittel

LUB Gardolube L 6255 ¢ Chemetall

Edition
Granolube 6352 IT ¢ Henkel

Merwin 65 Oil £ Rods Oil

Reference dilution:
¡ 3:7 mixture in water
© mixtures from 1:5 to 1:6 in water
¢ 1:3 mixture in water
£ 1:2 mixture in water.
§2
LUBRICANT SEALING SYSTEMS

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Lubricant sealing systems to be used for global friction coefficient conditioning of metric threaded
fasteners within the range of dispersion Cf = 0.10 - 0.16, qualified according to Specifications 9.57405
and Test Standard 7.G0114.
TYPE COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION SUPPLIER

Finigard system Coventya

II S ¤
Zink Protector system Glomax

Finigard system Coventya

CONFIDENTIAL

III S ¥
Zink Protector system Glomax

FOM Finigard system Coventya

IV SB
Zink Protector system Glomax

VI S ¥ Zinthium 302 Coventya

FOM Finigard system Coventya

VII S
Zink Protector system Glomax

¤ Eliminated code.
¥ Eliminated type not to be used after July 1 2006.
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§3

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SILICATE TOP COAT SYSTEMS BASE
Systems to be used when VIII, VIII LUB and VIII F types are required, qualified according to
Spec. 9.57405 and Test Standard 7.G0114.

Code
TYPE COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION SUPPLIER

G
VIII, VIII LUB(*), VIII F ZEC-Coat 888TM HSK/GLOMAX
(*) See § 1

11 Ch.
Edition
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