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IS 14246 : 1995
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Indian Standard

CONTINUOUSLY PRE-PAINTED
GALVANIZED STEEL SHEETS AND
COILS - SPECIFICATION

UDC

669.14-41 : 669.58

@ BIS 1995

BUREAU
MANAK

May 1995

OF

INDIAN

STANDARDS

BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR. SHAH ZAFAR MARG

NEW DELHI 110002
Price Group

Wrought Steel Products Sectional Committee, MTD 4

FOREWORD
This Indian Standard was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized by the
Wrought Steel Products Sectional Committee had been approved by the Metallurgical Engineering
Division Council.
Galvanized steel is one of the most cost effective material for the production of steel products requiring
protection in most corrosive environments. However in those cases where conventional galvanizing is not
adequate to meet the manufacturing demands, several new coating systems are now coming up. Steel
sheets in coils and cut lengths produced by coating durable synthetic resin paint such as Alkyd, Epoxy,
Polyester, Acrylic, etc, on galvanized steel by hot dip process has the advantage of superior corrosion
resistance, better adhesion and beautiful finish.
Pre-painted galvanized steel sheets and coils covered by this standard are intended to be used tar roofing,
architectural siding, home appliances and other general sheet metal article purposes.
For guidance, type of coating, material for coating, thickness of coating and their applications are given
in Annex A.
For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with, the final
value, observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded off in accordance
with IS 2 : 1960 Rules for rounding off numerical values (revfied). The number of significant places
retained in the rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.

IS 14244: 1995

Indian Standard

CONTINUOUSLY PRE-PAINTED
GALVANIZED STEEL SHEETS AND
COILS - SPECIFICATION
1 SCOPE
1.1 This standard covers the requirement of continuously pre-painted
hot-dip galvanized steel
sheets and coils.
1.2 Sheets and coils are produced by uniformly
coating and baking durable synthetic resin paint,
for example, Alkyd, Epoxy, Polyester, Acrylic, etc,
over one or both surfaces of galvanized steel sheets
and oils using cold rolled steel sheer and oils as

5.3 The top side coating shall be 20 microns minimum and the bottom side coating shall be 7 microns
minimum.
NOTE - Higher coating thicknesses can be supplied as per
mutual agreement
behveen
the manufacturer and the
supplier.

5.4 Classification of durability

shall be as given in Table 1.
Table 1

base.
2 REFERENCES

Title

277 : 1992

Galvanized steel sheets (plain and

corrugated) (fifth revision)

9844 : 1981

Duration

of

Salt

Test

sD,rsv

in HopY$ &a -

IS No.

8910 : 1978

Classification of Durability of Paint

Coatings

Classification

The Indian Standards listed below are the necessary

adjuncts to this standard:

513: 1994

of paint coating

Cold rolled low carbon steel

sheets and strips (fourth revision)
General technical delivery requirements for steel and steel
products
Method of testing corrosion resistance of electroplated
and
anodized aluminium coating by
neutral salt spray test

I Too side

Bottom side>

0)

b)

Class 1

350

(3)
200

Class 2
Class 3

500
750

200
200

NOTE - Other coatings may also be supplied

between the manufacturer and the purchaser.

6 TESTS FOR PHYSICAL

PAINT COATING

if agreed

PROPERTIES

OF

6.1 Sampling of Test Specimens

One sample for bend test, pencil hardness test,

impact resistance test and cross hatch adhesion test
shall be taken from every 10 tonnes of sheets or part
thereof or one coil of the same quality, dimensions,
grade of zinc coating and colour.

3 SUPPLY OF MATERIAL

6.2 Bend Test

General requirements relating to the supply of prepainted galvanized steel sheets and coils shall be as
laid down in IS 8910 : 1978

6.2.i Bend test shaii be carried out for anneaied

and skin passed material.

4 MANUFACTURE
The base metal for pre-painted galvanized sheets
and coils shall conform to IS 513 : 1994 with zinc
coating as per IS 277 : 1992.

6.2.2 The test piece shall have a width of 75 mm to

125 mm and 230 mm long. Unless otherwise
specified, one test piece shall be cut out of each test
sheet in parallel to the rolling direction of the base
metal.

5.1 The minimum recommended grade of zinc

coating shall be 120 of IS 277 : 1992 for various
thicknesses of sheets and coils.

6.2.3 The test specimen shall be bent through an

angle of 180 around a mandrel having diameter
specified in Table 2 with a hand vice or any other
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direction of rolling. Bending shall be done such that
painted surface is outside.

5.2 The organic coating

measured in microns.

6.2.4 There shall be no peeling or cracking of paint

film on the bent portion.

5 COATINGS

thickness

shall

be

IS 14246 : 1995
6.3 Pencil Hardness Test

6.5 Cross Hatch Test

6.3.1 Standard pencils of hardness as given in

Table 2 should be used for the pencil hardness test.

6.51 Select an area free from blemishes and other

surface imperfections. Make straight lines on the
test panel with a cutting tool or cutting guide so as
to reach the surface of the metal through paint film.
Eleven such straight lines shall be made crosswise
at right angles at intervals of 1 mm.

Table 2

Physical Properties of Paint Coating

( Clauses 6.2.3 and 6.3.1 )
Requirements

Tesls

(2)

(1)
1.

3&.

Bend Test
a) For roofing and cladding
b) For appliance and other
internal applications
Pencil Hardness Test

6.5.2 After making the required cuts, brush the

film lightly with a soft brush or tissue to remove any
detached flakes or nibbons of coating. Cut a piece
about 75 mm long from a standard one-inch wide
semitransparent pressure sensitive tape. Place the
centre of the tape over the grid and in the area of
the grid smooth into place by finger. To ensure
good contact with the paint film, rub the tape firmly
with linger.

4r
2r

2H
a) For roofing and cladding
H
b) For appliance and other
internal applications
where
I = nominal thickness of sheet, and
H = hardnessof
pencil.

6.5.3 Remove the tape by holding the free end

steadily (without jerk) pulling it off at as close to
180 angle as possible. Inspect the grid .area for
removal of paint film from the substrate.

6.3.2 The pencil shall be sharpened so as to expose

about 3 mm of lead. Holding the pencil at an angle
of 90 to the abrasive paper grit No. 400, rub the
lead against the paper maintaining an angle of 90
to the abrasive paper until a flat, smooth and circular cross section is obtained. The tip of the lead
t shall be ground flat before use for each test.

6.5.4 There should not be any lifting of paint by the

tape (see Fig. 2).
6.6 Salt Spray Test (Corrosion Resistance)

6.3.3 Place the coated panels on a level, firm

horizontal surface. Holding the pencil against the
panel surface at 45 angle, push the pencil away
from the operator with moderate pressure (see
Fig. 1).

The test shall be carried out in accordance with

IS 9844 : 1981 for the duration as givclt in Table 1.
6.7 Other Tests
Any test other than those described in 6.1 may be
carried out if agreed to between the manufacturer
and the purchaser.

6.3.4 On visual inspection, there shall not be any

scratch on the tested portion.

7 APPEARANCE
7.1 Pre-painted sheets and coils shall be reasonably flat and free from holes, tears, distinct colour
differences and other defects detrimental to practical use.

7.2 Coils, however, may contain some abnormal

imperfections which render a portion of the coil
unusable since the imperfections in the coil can not
be removed as in case of cut lengths.

DRAWING
DIRECTION

FIG. 1

7.3 Gloss and shade of sheets and coils shall be as

agreed to between the manufacturer
and the
supplier.

PENCILHARDNESSTEST

6.4 Impact Resistance Test

8 DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES

6.4.1 Place the test panel on the impact tester with

the coated side either up or down as specified or
agreed upon. Drop a 500 g mass of weight from 600
mm height on the test panel.

8.1 The dimensions

IS 513 : 1994.

of sheets

shall be as per

8.2 In the case of coils, the internal diameter of

coils shall be 450 mm, 510 mm or 610 mm, and the
mass of each coil shall not exceed 10 tonnes.

6.4.2, On visual inspection there shall not be any

crack or peeling of the paint film.
2

FAILURE

NO FAILURE
FIG. 2

CROSS HATCH TEST

The nominal thicknesses of sheets and coils

shall be as given in IS 277 : 1992

9 SHAPES

8.3

9.1 Camber

8.4 Tolerances

Maximum camber values for coils and sheets shall

be as given in IS 513 : 1994.

8.4.1 Thickness

9.2 Deviations from Squareness (Out-of Square)

The tolerances on thickness ofsheets and coils shall

be as given in IS 513 : 1994.

Deviation from squareness for flat sheets shall be

given in IS 513 : 1994.

8.4.2 Width

9.3 Deviations from Flatness

No sheet ,or coil shall be smaller in width than that

specified. The positive tolerance on width shall be
10 mm.

Maximum deviation from flatness for cut sheets

shall be as given in Table 4 (see Fig. 3).

8.4.3 Length

Table 4

Deviations from Flatness

(Clause 9.3)
All dimensions in millimetres.

No sheet shall be smaller in length than that

specified. Tolerance on length on plus side shall be
15 mm or 0.5 percent of length, whichever is
greater.

Thickness

(1)

8.4.4 Mass

Up to and including 0.7

Above 0.7 up to 1.6

The tolerance on mass of individual sheets shall be

within 5 10 percent and tolerance on mass of each
bundle of sheets shall be +5 percent.

Tolerances onjpecified Width

rUpto1200
Above 1200 j
(2)
(3)
15
18
12
15

10 PACKING
10.1 Coils should be wrapped with polylaminated
covering. Inner wrap surface (IO) should also be
covered with polylaminated covering. The coil
should then be wrapped with either steel sheet

8.5 Sheets and coils of sizes other than those

specified in 8.1,8.2,8.3 and 8.4 may be supplied, if
agreed between the purchaser and the manufacturer.

MAXIMUM
DEVIATION
FROM

NOTE - Maximum deviation from flatness is the maximum distance between the lower surface of the sheet and flat horizontal
surface on which the sheet is made to rest with its own weight.

FIG. 3

DEWATION FROM FLATNESS

IS 14246 : 1995
along with side covers or with hessian cloth covering both sides as agreed between the purchaser and
the manufacturer. Circumferential rings and inner
rings should be fitted along the edges. Finally it
should be strapped with steel tape.

a)

Manufacturers name or trade-mark;

b)

Material
identification,
coil number,
packet number, batch number, etc;
Product dimensions;
Number of sheets or mass;
Name of top colour; and
Date of packing.

C)
d)
e)
f)

IO.2 Sheets should be first wrapped

with
polylaminated covering ind then with steel sheet or
hessian cloth as agreed between the purchaser and
the manufacturer. Finally it should be strapped
with steel tape.

11.2 BIS Certification Marking

The material may also be marked with the Standard
Mark.

10.3 Every precaution should be taken against

paint coating damage and contact with water during
transit. Mixed loading with corrosive substances
such as chemicals should be avoided.

11.2.1 The use of the Standard Mark is governed

by the provisions of Bureau of Indian Standards
Act, 1986 and the Rules and Regulations made
thereunder. The details of the conditions under
which the licence for the use of Standard Mark may
be granted to manufacturers or producers may be
obtained from the Bureau of Indian Standards.

11 MARKING
11.1 The following shall be legibly and indelibly
marked on the top of each bundle or package of
sheets or shown on a tag attached to each coil:

ANNEX

(Foreword)
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE USE OF PRE-PAINTED STEEL SHEETS AND
COILS FOR VARIOUS APPLICATIONS
rype of
Coa ring
(1)

Top coat

Back coat

Material
of Coating
(2)

Thickness
in Microns

Remarks

(3)

(4)

Epoxy

20-30

For external and internal applications

Polyester
Polyurethane

20-30

For external and internal application and

appliances

PVDE

20-30

For external applications

Very good corrosion and weathering resistant

Silicon modified polyester

20-30

For external applications

Very good corrosion and weathering resistant

Plastisol

70-200

PVC

100-200

For bus body, railway coaches and panels. Better

flexibility and corrosion resistant
For internal applications and interior
decoration

Zinc rich primer

coated CRCA

14-16 (on& side)

Oiling (other side)

All automobile and railway coaches which

are subjected to corrosion

Alkaloid epoxy
or polyester

7 Min

Mainly one coat system or two coat system

(optional) with primer

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