LN 252-3

Edition January 2006

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Anticorrosive
Dimensionally stable parts
Zinc - iron yellow-chromed

1. Scope of application and objective

Blank, dimensionally stable parts exposed to atmospheric conditions due to their place of
installation are provided with a zinc-iron coating.

This factory standard applies for dimensionally stable parts, such as axles or parts
featuring internal and external threads, for example.

2. Other applicable documentation

DIN 332-2 Centring boreholes 60° with thread for shaft ends of electrical
machines
DIN 50021 Spray mist inspections with various sodium chloride solutions
DIN 50961 Galvanic coating - zinc coating on iron materials - Concepts, corrosion
inspection and corrosion resistance
ISO 12944-1 Coating materials - Corrosion protection of steel structures via
coating systems - General introduction
ISO 12944-2 Classification of ambient conditions - Part 2: Classification of ambient
conditions
ISO 12944-3 Coating materials - Corrosion protection of steel structures via
coating systems - Fundamental rules of configuration
ISO 12944-4 Coating materials - Corrosion protection of steel structures via
coating systems - Part 4: Types of surfaces and surface preparation
ISO 12944-5 Coating materials - Corrosion protection of steel structures via
coating systems - Part 5: Coating systems
ISO 12944-6 Coating materials - Corrosion protection of steel structures via
coating systems - Laboratory inspections for evaluation of coating
systems
ISO 12944-7 Coating materials - Corrosion protection of steel structures via
coating materials - Implementation and monitoring of the coating tasks
ISO 12944-8 Coating materials - Corrosion protection of steel structures via
coating systems - Development of specifications for new work and
maintenance

12.01.06 LBC Mr. Milotzke, Mr. J. Schmidt AKN AKN

Date Factory Compiled by Reviewed by Approved by

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LN 251-1 Painting directive for crane parts

LN 251-2 Painting directive for gear parts
LN 252-1 Anticorrosive; Galvanic electroplating without special dimensional
requirement, parts without thread
LN 252-2 Anticorrosive; Dimensionally stable parts with improved wear
properties, salt-bath nitrocarburisation with oxidising subsequent
treatment
LN 252-4 Anticorrosive; Hot-dip galvanising without special dimensional
requirements, parts without thread
LN 252-5 Anticorrosive; Micro-coating system, Liebherr Corrosion
Protection (LCP)

3. Requirements / Description

3.1 Notes on design

3.1.1 General
For the chemical pre-treatment, and in particular with zinc - iron coating, a hydrogen
embrittlement of the material must be anticipated for high-strength steels. Parts made from
materials featuring a strength durability of Rm > 1000 N/mm2 may not undergo zinc - iron
coating.

Open gaps and joints are to be avoided. Corrosives could leak from these cavities
following the galvanising process and impair the galvanising.

− Weld seams must be properly sealed, thus the weld seams must be implemented
around all welded parts completely (see fig. 1).
− Wherever recesses are evident, the recesses must either be welded shut or the recess
manipulated so that the extremities of the recess can be joined (see fig. 1).

Fig. 1

Weld seams sealed

completely all the
way round.

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For parts featuring a weight of > 0.5 kg, locating bores must be added for insertion of the
parts, or mounting threads for suspension of the parts, wherever insertion or suspension
possibilities are not already featured due to the part’s geometric form.

Special validations for rotating parts:

a) Weight of part > 0.5 kg to 5 kg, length < 300 mm

Insertion bore centrally on the face side with ∅ 7 mm, depth 20 mm, deburred

b) Weight of part > 5 kg to 10 kg, length < 300 mm

Insertion bore centrally on the face side with ∅ 10 mm, depth 30 mm, deburred

c) Weight of part >10 kg or length > 300 mm

Insertion bore centrally on the face side with thread complying with DIN 332-2 form
DS, max. M16

For all other parts, the specification on the respective drawing applies.

Partial galvanising is to be avoided due to the high manufacturing costs. If this can not be
avoided because of the design, the procedural method must be clarified with the person
applying the coating.

Parts indicating surface damage may not be welded.

The following specification is to be applied to the design drawings or factory standards:

Anticorrosive in accordance with LN 252-3

Fe / ZnFe 8 - 12 C

3.1.2 Surface

3.1.2.1 Unprocessed parts

If it is possible for the parts which are to be coated to remain unprocessed, they must
remain metallically blank.

3.1.2.2 Mechanically processed parts

If the surface being coated is mechanically processed, the roughness depth and allowance
must be taken into consideration for fitting (see Table 1).

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Table 1:

Before coating After coating

Roughness depth in Ra > 1.0 µm approx. initial roughness depth
0.8 µm ≈ 1.0 µm
< 0.4 µm ≈ 0.6 µm
The following applies for fitting prior to nitriding, independent of dimension:
Inside: + 20 µm; Outside: - 20 µm.

3.2 Notes for the workshop

The workpiece may not exhibit any cracks, foreign inclusions and laminar imperfections.

Cold weldings (incomplete fusion), open pores, piping porosity and residues of weld spray
films (containing silicone) may not occur.

Grease, colour markings, welding slag, weld spatter and scales must be completely
removed.

Rust, oil and welding smoke do not need to be removed as they are removed during pre-
treatment in the pickling solution at the galvanising plant.

3.3 Notes for surface treatment

3.3.1 Surface composition

If it is possible for the surface composition to remain unprocessed in accordance with the
drawing/factory standard sheet, point 5 of DIN 50961 applies, the surface being protected
must be eligible for the corrosion protection process. Ascertainment of this point, and if
necessary, verification by way of consultation with LBC, is the responsibility of the person
applying the coating.

If the surface being coated is to be mechanically processed, Table 1 applies.

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3.3.2 Anticorrosive
Zinc - iron coating yellow-chromed, similar to DIN 50961.
Coating thickness 8 - 12 µm.

With coating thicknesses of 8 - 12 µm, a moderate to sustained corrosive protection,

category C3 in accordance with ISO 12944-1 to -8 is to be attained. Reference values,
see Table 2.

Table 2: (taken from ISO 12944-1 to -8)

Category Examples for typical environments Protective duration SS-Test

in a moderate climate, outside in hours
C3 City and industrial atmospheres, short 2 to 5 years 120
moderate moderate contamination from medium 5 to 15 years 240
sulphur dioxide. Coastal areas with long over 15 years 480
low salt contamination.
C4 Industrial areas with high moisture short 2 to 5 years 240
intense levels and aggressive atmospheres. medium 5 to 15 years 480
long over 15 years 720
C5-I Industrial areas with high moisture short 2 to 5 years 480
very intense levels and aggressive atmospheres. medium 5 to 15 years 720
(industrial) long over 15 years 1440
C5-M Coastal and offshore areas with short 2 to 5 years 480
very intense high salt contamination. medium 5 to 15 years 720
(sea) Comment: long over 15 years 1440
Coastal areas with warm humid
climates can exceed the limits of
C5-M.

These specifications are attainable reference values which may change as a result of
environmental influences. There are no guarantees for these reference values in
accordance with ISO 12944-1 to -8.

3.4 Procedure
Parts < 0.5 kg may be galvanised with barrel application.
Parts > 0.5 kg must be coated free-standing or suspended as rack goods, depending on
their form.

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3.5 Delivery forms

Delivery of surface-protected parts is to be effected in such a way that there is absolutely
no possibility of the parts sustaining damage.

4. Previous editions

LN 252 Part 3, issued 01.1996, 02.1996

LN 252-3, issued 02.2000, 12.2002

5. Modifications
- The LN was adapted to the new document presentation.
- In points 2 and 3.3.2, ISO 12944 was replaced by ISO 12944-1, ISO 12944-2, ISO
12944-3, ISO 12944-4, DIN 12944-5, ISO 12944-6, ISO 12944-7, ISO 12944-8.
- The point „Additional standards“ was adopted under point 2 „Other applicable
documentation“.

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