What is BS EN 10152 - Electrolytically zinc coated cold-rolled steel about?
BS EN 10152 is a European standard on cold-rolled steel flat products that discusses the best procedures and specifications on the process of electrolytically zinc coating cold-rolled steel flat products. BS EN 10152 specifies requirements for continuously electrolytic (or produced with an alternative process on cold-rolled finish substrate) zinc-coated cold-rolled flat products of low carbon steels suitable for cold forming according to Table 1 in rolled widths ≥ 600 mm and thicknesses from 0,35 mm up to below and including 3 mm, delivered as strip (in coil form), sheet, slit strip or cut lengths obtained from slit strip or sheet.
NOTE 1 BS EN 10152 can also be applied to continuously electrolytic zinc coated flat products of:
- Steels according to EN 10139 (the cold-rolled strip in rolled widths < 600 mm)
- Steels normally characterized by minimum yield strength or minimum tensile strength values in addition to formability parameters, e.g.
- Steels with high yield strength and improved formability according to EN 10268 (cold-rolled flat products)
- Multiphase steels (cold rolled or hot rolled) according to EN 10338
- Steels for construction according to national or regional standards (see e.g. DIN 1623)
NOTE 2: By agreement at the time of inquiry and order this European Standard can be applied to continuously electrolytic zinc-coated hot-rolled steel flat products (e.g. according to EN 10025‑1 and −2, EN 10111, EN 10149‑1 to EN 10149‑3, etc.).
NOTE 3: As the mass of the zinc coating applied is relatively small, the material is not intended to withstand outside exposure without further chemical treatment and painting.
NOTE 4: The products covered by BS EN 10152 can be used as substrates for organic coated flat products specified in EN 10169 for building and general engineering applications.
Who is BS EN 10152 - Electrolytically zinc coated cold-rolled steel for?
BS EN 10152 on electrolytically zinc coated cold-rolled steel flat products is relevant to:
- Manufacturer of steel flat products
Why should you use BS EN 10152- Electrolytically zinc coated cold-rolled steel?
Zinc plating is often used to provide a protective layer against water and other elements in the air that cause corrosion. Typically, a zinc coating is applied to iron and steel, as these metals tend to rust easily.
BS EN 10152 navigates you through the classification and designation, steelmaking and manufacturing processes, chemical composition, mechanical properties, coatings, surface characteristics, surface treatment, mass, tolerances on dimensions and shape.
BS EN 10152 exemplifies the required chemical composition and mechanical properties of electrolytically zinc-coated mild steel flat products that help you achieve precision in terms of product functionality and specifications. With obedience and compliance to BS EN 10152, you can electrolytically zinc-coat mild steel flat products. With BS EN 10152 you can be ensured that the products consistently meet and exceed quality assurance targets. BS EN 10152 provides you with comprehensive information useful throughout the process of production.
