Designation: A924/A924M – 09a

Standard Specification for

General Requirements for Steel Sheet, Metallic-Coated by
the Hot-Dip Process 1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A924/A924M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope* 1.6 The purchaser is permitted to specify additional require-

1.1 This specification covers the general requirements that, ments that do not negate any of the provisions of this general
unless otherwise specified in the product specification, apply to specification or of the individual product specifications. Such
steel sheet in coils and cut lengths, metallic-coated on continu- additional requirements, the acceptance of which are subject to
ous lines by the hot-dip process. The product is intended for negotiation with the supplier, shall be included in the order
applications requiring corrosion resistance. The product speci- information.
fications contain requirements for specific strength levels, heat 1.7 For purposes of determining conformance with this
resistance, paintability, or formability, or a combination specification and the various product specifications referenced
thereof. in 1.3, values shall be rounded to the nearest unit in the
1.2 Subject to individual product specification provisions, right-hand place of figures used in expressing the limiting
steel sheet is available as Commercial Steel (CS) Types A, B, values (except to the nearest 5 MPa for SI strength values) in
and C, Forming Steel (FS), Drawing Steel (DS), Deep Drawing accordance with the rounding method of Practice E29.
Steel (DDS), Extra Deep Drawing Steel (EDDS), High Tem- 1.8 Metallic-coated steel sheet covered by this specification
perature Steel (HTS), Structural Steel (SS), and High Strength is produced to thickness requirements expressed to 0.001 in.
Low Alloy Steel (HSLAS). Steel sheet is produced with the [0.01 mm] for both coils and cut lengths. The thickness is the
following metallic coatings. Specific information on each of total of the base steel and the coating.
the following is contained in the individual product specifica- 1.9 The values stated in inch-pound units or SI units are to
tion: be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units
1.2.1 Zinc or zinc-iron alloy coated, are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not
1.2.2 Zinc-5 % aluminum alloy coated, exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used inde-
1.2.3 55 % aluminum–zinc alloy coated, pendently of the other.
1.2.4 Aluminum–coated, 1.10 This specification and some of the applicable product
1.2.5 Terne (lead-tin alloy) coated, and specifications are expressed in both inch-pound and SI units.
1.2.6 Zinc-aluminum-magnesium alloy coated. However, unless the order specifies the applicable “M” speci-
1.3 Products covered by this general requirements specifi- fication designation (SI units), the product shall be furnished to
cation are described in the following product standards: Speci- inch-pound units.
fications A308/A308M; A463/A463M; A653/A653M; A755/ 1.11 The text of this specification references notes and
A755M; A792/A792M; A875/A875M; A929/A929M; and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and
A1046/A1046M. footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be
1.4 Metallic-coated steel sheet is produced to various coat- considered as requirements of the specification.
ing designations, as shown in the individual product specifica-
2. Referenced Documents
tions. Except for differentially coated sheet, the coating is
always expressed as the total coating of both surfaces. 2.1 ASTM Standards: 2
1.5 In case of any conflict in requirements, the requirements A90/A90M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on
of the individual product specifications shall prevail over those Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings
of this general specification. A308/A308M Specification for Steel Sheet, Terne (Lead-
Tin Alloy) Coated by the Hot-Dip Process
A309 Test Method for Weight and Composition of Coating
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A05 on
Metallic-Coated Iron and Steel Products and is the direct responsibility of
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Subcommittee A05.11 on Sheet Specifications. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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on Terne Sheet by the Triple-Spot Test TABLE 1 Product Analysis Tolerances
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing Tolerance
of Steel Products Element
Limited or Maximum of Under Over
Specified Element, %
A428/A428M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on Minimum Maximum
Limit Limit
Aluminum-Coated Iron or Steel Articles
A463/A463M Specification for Steel Sheet, Aluminum- Carbon To 0.15, incl 0.02 0.03
Over 0.15 to 0.40, incl 0.03 0.04
Coated, by the Hot-Dip Process Over 0.40 to 0.80, incl 0.03 0.05
A653/A653M Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated Manganese To 0.60, incl 0.03 0.03
(Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) Over 0.60 to 1.15, incl 0.04 0.04
Over 1.15 to 1.65, incl 0.05 0.05
by the Hot-Dip Process Phosphorus ... ... 0.01
A700 Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Meth- Sulfur ... ... 0.01
ods for Steel Products for Shipment Silicon To 0.30, incl 0.02 0.03
Over 0.30 to 0.60 0.05 0.05
A751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemi- Copper ... 0.02 ...
cal Analysis of Steel Products Titanium To 0.10, incl 0.01A 0.01
A754/A754M Test Method for Coating Weight (Mass) of Vanadium To 0.10, incl 0.01A 0.01
Over 0.10 to 0.25, incl 0.02 0.02
Metallic Coatings on Steel by X-Ray Fluorescence Minimum only specified 0.01 ...
A755/A755M Specification for Steel Sheet, Metallic Columbium To 0.10, incl 0.01A 0.01
Coated by the Hot-Dip Process and Prepainted by the A
If the minimum of the range is 0.01 %, the under tolerance is 0.005 %.
Coil-Coating Process for Exterior Exposed Building Prod-
ucts
A792/A792M Speci fic at io n f or S te el S he et , 55 % aluminum alloy, and zinc-aluminum-magnesium alloy. Each
Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process coating type is available in various coating weights which
A875/A875M Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-5 % Alu- provide varying degrees of corrosion protection and the con-
minum Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process sumer should consult the individual producers for applicability
A902 Terminology Relating to Metallic Coated Steel Prod- to the intended application and to obtain product information.
ucts 5.2 Hot-dip metallic coated products may be subject to
A929/A929M Specification for Steel Sheet, Metallic- changes in mechanical properties after coating. As such
Coated by the Hot-Dip Process for Corrugated Steel Pipe changes are functions of the chemistry and processing history
A1030/A1030M Practice for Measuring Flatness Character- of the material, the consumer should consult the individual
istics of Steel Sheet Products producers for applicability to the intended application.
A1046/A1046M Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-
6. Chemical Composition
Aluminum-Magnesium Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Pro-
cess 6.1 Base Steel:
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to 6.1.1 Chemical composition requirements of the base steel
Determine Conformance with Specifications are shown in the individual product specifications.
E376 Practice for Measuring Coating Thickness by 6.1.2 An analysis of each heat shall be made by the
Magnetic-Field or Eddy-Current (Electromagnetic) Exami- manufacturer to determine the percentage of carbon, manga-
nation Methods nese, phosphorus, sulfur, and any other elements specified or
2.2 Federal Standard: restricted by the individual product specification.
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies) 3 6.1.3 When desired, product analysis shall be made by the
purchaser on finished product. The product analysis so deter-
3. Terminology mined shall meet the tolerances shown in Table 1.
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of items used in this speci- 6.1.3.1 Capped or rimmed steels are not technologically
fication, refer to Terminology A902. suited to product analysis due to the nonuniform character of
their chemical composition, and therefore, the tolerances in
4. Ordering Information Table 1 do not apply. Product analysis is appropriate on these
4.1 Ordering information for all products are shown in the steels only when misapplication is apparent.
individual product specifications. 6.1.3.2 Product analysis for phosphorus or sulfur is not
technologically appropriate because of segregation of these
5. Materials and Manufacture elements in non-killed steels. Product analysis is appropriate
only when misapplication is apparent.
5.1 Hot-dip metallic coatings are used to provide corrosion
6.1.3.3 Samples for product analysis shall be drillings
protection to steel sheets. Hot-dip metallic coatings are avail-
through areas stripped free of coating. At least three pieces
able in six different types, zinc and zinc-iron alloy, lead-tin
shall be selected, but if the product of more than one mill lift
alloy (Terne), aluminum, 55 % aluminum-zinc alloy, zinc-5 %
or coil is involved, at least six pieces shall be selected.
6.1.3.4 When supplying High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel
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the specific chemical composition applied. If any alloying 8.1.3.2 For differentially coated product, the coating weight
addition is known to be of concern to the user, the producer [mass] on each surface is nominally one half of the stated
shall be notified of this concern. coating designation.
6.1.4 Method of Analysis—The determination of chemical 8.1.4 Single side/single spot requirements
composition is permitted to be made by any test method, 8.1.4.1 The coating mass for each surface shall be specified
except in case of dispute, where the referee test methods listed separately, for example, 60G60G, and each single spot test
in the section on test methods of Test Methods A751 shall be shall meet the specified requirements for the coating designa-
used. tion.
6.2 Coating: 8.2 Coating Weight [Mass] Tests—One of the following test
6.2.1 Coating Analysis—The nominal composition of the methods shall be used:
coating is described in the individual product specification.
8.3 Weigh-Strip-Weigh Method:
6.2.2 Method of Analysis—The determination of chemical
8.3.1 The weigh-strip-weigh method, described in Test
composition shall be made in accordance with acceptable
Methods A90/A90M, A309, and A428/A428M, is a destructive
chemical, spectrochemical, or other test methods.
test that determines coating weight [mass] by measuring the
difference in weight [mass] between a coated and a stripped
7. Tests for Mechanical Properties
(uncoated) sample. If one surface is protected suitably during
7.1 Test specimens shall be prepared from finished metallic- the initial stripping, coating weight [mass] can be determined
coated product. for each surface independently.
7.2 Mechanical Properties-Base Metal—When base metal 8.3.2 Test specimens for product over 18 in. [450 mm] in
mechanical properties are specified, tests shall be conducted in width shall be taken from a representative sample piece
accordance with Test Methods A370. Requirements for all approximately 1 ft [300 mm] in length by the associated width.
mechanical properties are included in the individual product Three test specimens shall be taken from the sample, one from
specifications. the middle of the width and one from each edge. The edge
7.2.1 Tension Tests—Specimens for base-metal tension tests samples shall not be taken closer than 2 in. [50 mm] from each
shall be taken longitudinally, approximately midway between edge. The test specimen shall have a minimum area of 5
the center and edge of the product as rolled, and shall conform in.2 [3200 mm2].
to the requirements for the sheet-type test specimen in the
8.3.3 For product 18 in. [450 mm] in width and narrower,
figure for rectangular tension test specimens of Test Methods
only one test specimen is required. Specimens shall be at least
A370.
2 in. [50 mm] from the edge, when possible. For product
7.2.1.1 The determination of the yield strength and tensile
narrower than 2.25 in. [60 mm] the test specimen shall be
strength values shall be based on the as-produced base-metal
chosen to give a minimum area of 5 in. 2[3200 mm2].
thickness that shall be obtained by one of the following
8.3.4 The triple-spot coating weight [mass] shall be the
methods. Unless specified in the order, the producer shall
average of the determinations of the three tests done in
determine the method to be used; however, in the event of a
accordance with the procedures in 8.3.2.
dispute the method in 7.2.1.2 shall be used.
7.2.1.2 The base metal thickness shall be determined by 8.3.5 The total both sides minimum single-spot coating
stripping the coating from the ends of the specimen contacting weight [mass] shall be that test result that is the lightest coating
the grips of the tension testing machine. The thickness mea- weight [mass], or in those cases where only one test is needed,
surement shall be made before testing on an end of the it shall be that single test result.
specimen that has been stripped free of coating. 8.3.6 The single side/single spot coating mass shall meet
7.2.1.3 The base metal thickness shall be determined by both the lower and upper limits of the specified coating
subtracting the coating thickness from the measured thickness designation.
of the tension test specimen. The coating thickness shall be 8.3.7 The frequency of sampling shall be sufficient to
calculated from the coating weight [mass] test. adequately characterize the lot of material being tested.
8.4 X-Ray Fluorescence Method:
8. Tests for Coating Properties 8.4.1 The X-ray fluorescence method is a nondestructive
8.1 Coating Weight [Mass]: test that determines coating weight [mass] by converting X-ray
8.1.1 Coating weight [mass] shall conform to the require- fluorescence measurements to coating weight [mass] values.
ments prescribed in the individual product specifications (see X-ray fluorescence gages can be used as off-line laboratory
1.3). instruments or as a means of continuous on-line testing for
8.1.2 The coating weight [mass] is ordered as total both conformance to coating weight [mass] requirements, or both.
sides requirements, or if requested on those product specifica- 8.4.2 Off-Line Testing—X-ray fluorescence gages can be
tions permitting it, to single side/single spot coating mass used as off-line laboratory instruments to test for coating
requirements. weight [mass] provided that they have been calibrated in
8.1.3 Total both sides requirements accordance with Test Method A754/A754M and use the sample
8.1.3.1 The coating weight [mass] of equally coated product test locations as described in 8.3.2 or 8.3.3.
is the total amount on both sides of the sheet, expressed in 8.4.3 On-Line Testing—When X-ray fluorescence gages are
ounces per square foot [grams per square metre] of sheet. used for on-line testing, they shall be operated in accordance

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with Test Method A754/A754M. A minimum of five random 10.2 Metallic-coated sheet, when ordered as regular spangle
full-width traverses shall be used to characterize each coil or minimized spangle, is not subject to restrictions on surface
tested. texture.
8.4.3.1 The triple-spot coating weight [mass] of a coil shall 10.3 Coil breaks, strain, and fluting may occur in such
be determined using the following procedure: from the indi- materials and the consumer should contact the individual
vidual edge, center, edge readings provided by the minimum producer for applicability to the intended application.
five full width traverses, compute the average of one edge, the 10.4 Metallic-coated sheet in coils is subject to coil breaks
average of the center, and the average of the other edge. These when coiled to a smaller inside diameter than is compatible
three results shall then be averaged to obtain the triple-spot with the thickness of the sheet. Other factors also affect this
average of the coil. tendency for coil breaks. The consumer should contact the
8.4.3.2 The total both sides minimum single-spot coating individual producer for the applicability of the intended appli-
weight [mass] shall be the lightest coating weight [mass] cation.
obtained from the individual edge, center, edge measurements
provided by the minimum five full width traverses (lightest of 11. Oiling
at least fifteen readings—five from one edge, five from the 11.1 Metallic-coated products covered by this specification
center, and five from the other edge). can be furnished oiled or not oiled as specified.
8.4.3.3 The single side/single spot minimum coating mass
shall be the lightest coating mass obtained from the readings 12. Workmanship
provided by the minimum five full width traverses.
12.1 Surface Conditions:
8.4.3.4 The single side/single spot maximum coating mass
12.1.1 Metallic-coated cut lengths (sheets) shall have a
shall be the heaviest coating mass obtained from the readings
workmanlike appearance and shall not have imperfections of a
provided by the minimum five full width traverses.
nature or degree for the product, grade, class, and designation
8.5 Coating Bend Test—Refer to the individual product
ordered that will be detrimental to the fabrication, or function-
specification.
ality, or both, of the finished part.
8.5.1 Coating bend test specimens shall be 2 to 4 in. [50 to
12.1.2 Metallic-coated coils may contain some abnormal
100 mm] wide. The specimen shall be cut not less than 2 in. [50
imperfections that render a portion of the coil unusable since
mm] from the edges of the test sheet.
the inspection of coils does not afford the producer the same
9. Dimensions and Permissible Variations opportunity to remove portions containing imperfections as in
9.1 The permissible variations for dimensions shall comply the case with cut lengths.
with the applicable limits in Tables 2-16.
13. Retests and Disposition of Non-Conforming Material
9.2 The table of tolerances for thickness for measurements
taken 3⁄8 in. from the edge are found in the Supplementary 13.1 Retests:
Requirements Section S1 of this specification. See the appro- 13.1.1 Unless otherwise prohibited by the product specifi-
priate product specification for instructions on how to specify cation, retests are permitted under the following circumstances:
this table. 13.1.1.1 If any tension test specimen shows defective ma-
9.3 Flatness Tolerances: chining or develops flaws, it must be discarded and another
9.3.1 Flatness tolerances for sheet are contained in Table 10 specimen substituted.
and in Table 11 for sheet specified to restricted flatness. Tables 13.1.1.2 If the percent elongation of any tension test speci-
12 and 13 contain flatness tolerances for SS, HSLAS, and men is less than that specified, and any part of the fracture is
HSLAS-F. more than 3⁄4 in. [20 mm] from the center of the gauge length
9.3.2 Measurement techniques for flatness characteristics of a 2-in. [50 mm] specimen, or is outside the middle half of
are described in Practice A1030/A1030M. the gauge length of an 8-in. [200 mm] specimen, as indicated
9.3.3 Two alternative methods for flatness determination are by scribe scratches marked on the specimen before testing, a
the use of I-Units and % Steepness. A description of these two retest is allowed.
alternative methods is contained in Practice A1030/A1030M. 13.1.1.3 If the test result of any tension test specimen fails
9.3.3.1 The use of I-Units or % Steepness as a flatness to meet the specification requirements and the failure is the
standard is subject to negotiation between the purchaser and result of improper adherence to tension test procedures, a retest
the producer. is permitted.
9.3.3.2 Measurement techniques for I-Units and % Steep- 13.1.1.4 If the test result of an original tension test specimen
ness and rejection limits are subject to negotiation between the fails to meet the specification requirements and the failure is
purchaser and producer. not related to the conditions described in 13.1.1.1, 13.1.1.2, and
13.1.1.3, but the results are within 2 ksi [14 Mpa] of the
10. Finish and Condition required yield strength, within 2 ksi [14 MPa] of the required
10.1 Metallic-coated sheet intended for applications where tensile strength, or within 2 percentage points of the required
surface appearance and controlled surface texture is of primary elongation, one retest shall be permitted to replace the failing
importance shall be ordered as “extra smooth”. test.

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TABLE 3 Thickness Tolerances for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated Sheet—1-in. [25–mm] Minimum Edge Distance

NOTE 1—The coated sheet thickness includes the base metal and coating and is measured at any point across the width of the coated sheet not less
than 1 in. [25 mm] from a side edge.
NOTE 2—Micrometers used for measurement of thickness shall be constructed with anvils and spindles having minimum diameters of 0.188 in. [4.80
mm]. The tip of the anvil shall be flat or rounded with a minimum radius of curvature of 0.10 in. [2.55 mm] and the tip of the spindle shall be flat.
Micrometers with conical tips shall not be used for thickness measurements of sheet steels.
Inch-Pound Units
Specified Width, in. Specified Ordered Thickness, in.A
0.023 and thinner Over 0.023 Over 0.043 Over 0.061 Over 0.075 Over 0.101
through 0.043 through 0.061 through 0.075 through 0.101 through 0.187
Thickness Tolerances, Over, in., No Tolerance UnderB
To 32, inclusive 0.003 0.004 0.005 0.006 0.010 0.012
Over 32 to 40, inclusive 0.003 0.004 0.005 0.006 0.012 0.012
Over 40 to 60, inclusive 0.003 0.004 0.005 0.006 0.012 0.014
Over 60 to 72, inclusive 0.003 0.004 0.005 0.006 0.014 0.014
SI Units
Specified Width, mm Specified Ordered Thickness, mmA
0.4 and thinner Over 0.4 Over 1.0 Over 1.5 Over 2.0 Over 2.5
through 1.0, inclu- through 1.5, inclu- through 2.0, inclu- through 2.5, inclu- through 5.0, inclu-
sive sive sive sive sive
Thickness Tolerances, Over, mm, No Tolerance UnderB
To 1500, inclusive 0.08 0.10 0.13 0.15 0.30 0.34
Over 1500 0.08 0.10 0.13 0.15 0.34 0.34
A
The specified thickness range captions apply independently of whether the ordered thickness is stated as a nominal or minimum. B
B
The tolerances provided in the table are based on minimum thickness (tolerance over, no tolerance under). For nominal thickness, the tolerance is divided equally over
and under (tolerance over, tolerance under).

TABLE 4 Width Tolerances for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated Sheet, TABLE 5 Length Tolerances for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated Sheet,
Coils, and Cut Lengths, Not Resquared Cut Lengths, Not Resquared
Inch-Pound Units Inch-Pound Units
Spe cified Width, in. Tolerance Over Specified Sp ecified Lengt h, in. Tolerance Over Specified
Width, No Tolerance Length, No Tolerance
Over Through Under, in. Over Through Under, in.
12 30 1
⁄8 12 30 1
⁄8
30 48 3
⁄16 30 60 1
⁄4
48 60 1
⁄4 60 96 1
⁄2
60 72 5
⁄16 96 120 3
⁄4
120 156 1
SI Units
156 192 11⁄4
Specified Width, mm Tolerance Over Specified 192 240 11⁄2
Width, No Tolerance 240 ... 13⁄4
Over Through Under, mm
SI Units
300 600 3
Specified Length, mm Tolerance Over Specified
600 1200 5
Length, No Tolerance
1200 1500 6 Over Through Under, mm
1500 1800 8
300 1500 6
1500 3000 20
3000 6000 35
6000 ... 45
13.1.2 The retest specimen shall be taken either adjacent to
the first failed specimen, or selected at random from the
material to be certified to the specification. 13.1, the lot shall be quarantined and resampled for certifica-
13.1.3 If the results of a retest satisfy the specified tension tion of the non-conforming material to the specification re-
test requirements and all other requirements of the applicable quirements.
specification are satisfied, the material shall be accepted. 13.2.1.2 Resampling for certification of the non-conforming
13.2 Disposition of Non-Conforming Material: material shall include the discarding of out of-specification
13.2.1 In those cases where the lot is found to be non- material and the resampling of the lot. The resampling shall be
conforming, and resampling of non-conforming material is not appropriate to the specific out-of-specification condition and
prohibited by the specification. resampling is permitted under the processing history of the lot.
the following circumstances and using the following practices: 13.2.1.3 A maximum of two resampling efforts shall he
13.2.1.1 If the results of an original tension test or retest permitted. If, after conducting two resampling efforts, the
specimen fail to satisfy the specification requirements and the material does not satisfy the specification requirements, the lot
failed test results are not related to the conditions described in shall be rejected.

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TABLE 6 Camber Tolerances for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated Sheet TABLE 8 Out-of-Square Tolerances for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated
Sheet Cut Lengths, Not Resquared
NOTE 1—Camber is the greatest deviation of a side edge from a straight
line, the measurement being taken on the concave side with a straightedge. NOTE 1—Out-of-square is the greatest deviation of an end edge from a
NOTE 2—The camber tolerances for sheet in cut lengths, not resquared, straight line at right angles to a side and touching one corner. It is also
are as shown in this table. obtained by measuring the difference between the diagonals of the cut
Inch-Pound Units
length. The out-of-square deviation is one half of that difference.
Inch-Pound Units
For Coils Over 12 in. in Width
For Coils Over 12 in. in Width
Cut Length, ft The tolerance for cut lengths of all thicknesses and all sizes is 1⁄16 in. in each 6
Camber Tolerance,A in. in. of width or fraction thereof.
Over Through
SI Units
... 4 1
⁄8 The tolerances for cut lengths of all thicknesses and all sizes is 1.0 mm in each
4 6 3
⁄16 100 mm of width or fraction thereof.
6 8 1
⁄4
8 10 5
⁄16
10 12 3
⁄8
12 14 1
⁄2 TABLE 9 Resquared Tolerances for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated
14 16 58
⁄ Sheet
16 18 3
⁄4
18 20 7
⁄8 NOTE 1—When cut lengths are specified resquared, the width and
20 30 11⁄4 length are not less than the dimensions specified. The individual tolerance
30 40 11⁄2 for over-width, over-length, camber, or out-of-square shall not exceed the
SI Units stated values.

For Coils Over 300 mm in Width Inch-Pound Units

For Cut-lengths Over 12 in. in Width
Cut Length, mm Shall not exceed 1⁄16 in. for cut lengths up to and including 48 in. in width and
Camber Tolerance,B mm up to and including 120 in. in length. For cut lengths wider or longer the appli-
Over Through
cable tolerance is 1⁄8 in.
... 1200 4 SI Units
1200 1800 5 Shall not exceed 1.6 mm for cut lengths up to and including 1200 mm in width
1800 2400 6 and up to and including 3000 mm in length. For cut lengths wider or longer, the
2400 3000 8 applicable tolerance is 3.2 mm.
3000 3700 10
3700 4300 13
4300 4900 16
4900 5500 19 TABLE 10 Flatness Tolerances for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated
5500 6000 22 Sheet, Cut Lengths
6000 9000 32
9000 12 200 38 NOTE 1—This table applies to all designations except SS, HSLAS and
A
HSLAS-F.
The camber tolerance for sheet in coils is 1 in. in any 20 ft, except as shown in
Table 14.
NOTE 2—This table also applies to sheet cut to length from coils by the
B
The camber tolerance for sheet in coils is 25 mm in any 6000 mm, except as consumer when adequate flattening measures are performed
shown in Table 14. Inch-Pound Units

Specified Specified Width, in. Flatness

TABLE 7 Diameter Tolerances for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated Sheet, Thickness, in. Tolerance, A in.
Over Through
Sheared Circles
Through 0.048 12 36 3
⁄8
Inch-Pound Units
36 60 5
⁄8
Tolerance Over Specified Diameter, No 60 72 7
⁄8
Specified Thickness, in. Tolerance Under, in. Over 0.048 12 36 14
⁄
36 60 38
⁄
Diameters
60 72 5
⁄8
Over Through Under 30 30 through 48 Over 48
SI Units
... 0.61 1
⁄16 1
⁄8 3
⁄16
Specified Specified Width, mm Flatness
0.061 0.101 3
⁄32 5
⁄32 7
⁄32
Thickness, mm Tolerance, A mm
0.101 ... 1
⁄8 3
⁄16 1
⁄4 Over Through
SI Units Through 1.0 300 900 10
900 1500 15
Tolerance Over Specified Diameter, No
1500 ... 20
Specified Thickness, mm Tolerance Under, mm
Over 1.0 300 900 8
Diameters 900 1500 10
1500 1800 15
Over Through Through 600 Over 600 Over 1200
1800 ... 20
Through 1200
A
Maximum deviation from a horizontal flat surface.
... 1.5 1.5 3.0 5.0
1.5 2.5 2.5 4.0 5.5
2.5 ... 3.0 5.0 6.5

being produced in compliance with this specification. Unless

14. Inspection otherwise specified, all inspection and tests, except product
analysis, shall be made at the producer’s facilities prior to
14.1 The producer shall afford the purchaser’s inspector
reasonable access to facilities to ensure that the product is

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TABLE 11 Flatness Tolerances Specified to Restricted Flatness TABLE 13 High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel and High-Strength
for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated Sheet, Cut Lengths Low-Alloy Steel with Improved Formability—Flatness Tolerances
(Cut Lengths Only)
NOTE 1—This table applies to all designations except SS, HSLAS and
HSLAS-F. NOTE 1—This table also applies to sheets cut to length from coils by the
Inch-Pound Units
consumer when adequate flattening measures are performed.
Inch-Pound Units
Specified Thick- Specified Specified Flatness
ness, in. Width, in. Length, in. Tolerance, A in. Specified Specified Flatness Tolerances (Maximum Deviation
Thickness, in. Width, in. from a Horizontal Flat Surface), in.
Over 0.019 over 12 through 36 through 120, inclusive 14
⁄
through 0.032 Grade
wider or longer 3
⁄8
Over 0.032 over 12 through 48 through 120, inclusive 1
⁄8 40 50 55 (Classes 1 and 2) 70 80
wider or longer 1
⁄4 60

SI Units Over 0.060 to 60, inclusive 5

⁄8 3⁄4 7
⁄8 1 11⁄8
over 60 1 11⁄8 11⁄4 13⁄8 11⁄2
Specified Thick- Specified Specified Flatness 0.060 and to 36, inclusive 5
⁄8 3⁄4 7
⁄8 1 11⁄8
ness, mm Width, mm Length, mm Tolerance, A mm thinner
over 36 to 60, inclusive 1 11⁄8 11⁄4 13⁄8 11⁄2
0.35 through 0.8 through 900 through 3000 8
over 60 13⁄8 11⁄2 15⁄8 13⁄4 17⁄8
wider or longer 10
Over 0.8 through 1200 through 3000 5 SI Units
wider or longer 8
Flatness Tolerances (Maximum Deviation
A
Maximum deviation from a horizontal flat surface. from a Horizontal Flat Surface), mm
Grade
TABLE 12 Structural Steel—Flatness Tolerances (Cut Lengths
275 340 380 (Classes 1 and 2) 480 550
Only) 410
NOTE 1—This table also applies to sheets cut to length from coils by the Over 1.5 to 1500, 15 20 22 25 30
consumer when adequate flattening measures are performed. inclusive
NOTE 2—For Grade 50 [340] (Classes 1, 2, 3, and 4) use 11⁄2 times the over 1500 25 30 32 35 38
1.5 and thinnerto 900, 15 20 22 25 30
values given in this table.
inclusive
NOTE 3—For Grade 80 [550], there are no defined flatness standards. over 900 25 30 32 35 33
Specified Thickness, Specified Flatness Tolerance to 1500,
in. [mm] Width, in. [mm] (Maximum Deviation inclusive
from a Horizontal over 1500 35 38 40 45 48
Flat Surface), in. [mm]
Over 0.060 [1.5] to 60 [1500], inclusive 1
⁄2 [12]
over 60 [1500] to 72 [1800], inclusive 3
⁄4 [20] TABLE 14 Width Tolerances—Narrow Widths for Hot-Dip
0.060 [1.5] and thinnerto 36 [900], inclusive 1
⁄2 [12] Metallic-Coated Sheet, Coil and Cut Lengths, Not Resquared
over 36 [900] to 60 [1500], inclusive 3
⁄4 [20]
over 60 [1500] to 72 [1800], inclusive 1 [25] NOTE 1—This table applies to widths produced by slitting from wider
sheet.
NOTE 2—The specified width range captions noted as follows are also
applied when sheet is specified to width tolerance all over, nothing under.
shipment. Such inspection or sampling shall be made concur-
In such cases, the stated tolerances are doubled.
rently with the producer’s regular inspection and test opera- NOTE 3—Tolerances based upon practice found to be generally fol-
tions unless it causes interference with normal operations or is lowed by producers.
otherwise specified. Inch-Pound Units
14.2 Responsibility for Inspection—Unless otherwise speci-
Specified Thickness, in. Tolerances Over and Under Specified Width, in.
fied in the contract or purchase order, the producer is respon-
From 2 Over 6 Over 9
sible for the performance of all inspection requirements as Over Through
through 6 through 9 through 12
specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the contract
0.014 0.068 0.008 0.016 0.032
or order, the producer’s facilities, or any other facilities 0.068 0.083 0.012 0.016 0.032
suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements, 0.083 0.110 0.016 0.032 0.032
0.110 0.187 0.032 0.032 0.032
shall be used. The purchaser reserves the right to perform any
of the inspections set forth in this specification to ensure SI Units

supplies and services conform to the prescribed requirements. Specified Width, mm

Width Tolerance, Over and Under, mm
Over Through
15. Rejection and Rehearing
50 100 0.3
15.1 Unless otherwise specified, any rejection shall be 100 200 0.4
reported to the producer within a reasonable time after receipt 200 300 0.8

of product by the purchaser.

15.2 Product that is reported to be unacceptable subsequent
to the shipment to the purchaser’s plant, shall be set aside, 15.3 Samples that are representative of the rejected product
adequately protected, and correctly identified. The producer shall be made available to the producer. In the event that the
shall be notified as soon as possible to permit a timely producer is dissatisfied with the rejection, a rehearing shall be
investigation. requested.

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TABLE 15 Length Tolerances—Narrow Widths for Hot-Dip 16.1.4 A signature is not required. However, the certifica-
Metallic-Coated Sheet, Cut Lengths, Not Resquared tion documents shall clearly identify the organization submit-
NOTE 1—This table applies to widths of 2 to 12 in. [50 to 300 mm] incl, ting the information. Notwithstanding the absence of a signa-
that have been produced by slitting from wider sheet. ture, the organization submitting the documents is responsible
Inch-Pound Units for the accuracy of the information.
Specified Length, in. Tolerance Over Specified 16.2 The furnishing of a certificate of compliance or test
Length, No Tolerance report, or both, shall not restrict the right of the purchaser to
Over Through Under, in.
sample and test the product furnished.
from 24 60 1
⁄2
60 120 3
⁄4
120 240 1 17. Packaging and Package Marking
SI Units 17.1 It is common practice to use the methods of packaging
Specified Length, mm Tolerance Over Specified as listed in the latest revision of Practices A700, but the
Length, No Tolerance
Over Through Under, mm
purchaser is permitted to specify other packaging methods.
600 1500 15
17.2 As a minimum requirement, the product shall be
1500 3000 20 identified by having the manufacturer’s name or brand, ASTM
3000 6000 25 specification, coating designation, grade, size, unit weight,
purchaser’s order number, and unit identification (that is, ticket
number, coil number, etc.) legibly shown on a tag attached to
TABLE 16 Camber Tolerances—Narrow Widths for Hot-Dip
each coil or shipping unit.
Metallic-Coated Sheet, in Coils
17.3 Most producers are able to ink stamp metallic-coated
NOTE 1—This table applies to widths of 2 to 12 in. [50 to 300 mm] incl,
sheet with their logo and the pertinent ASTM specification
that have been produced by slitting from wider sheet.
when ordered in either coil or cut lengths. Since many of the
Inch-Pound Units
The camber tolerance is 1⁄4 in. in any 8 ft.
metallic-coated products are stamped with a permanent ink
SI Units (not water soluble), the purchaser shall be very specific when
The camber tolerance is 5.0 mm in any 2000 mm. placing an order as to the requirements on sheet marking.
17.4 The purchase order shall include the specific loading
instructions.
16. Certification
17.5 When specified in the contract or order, and for direct
16.1 When required by the purchase order, a certificate of
shipments to the U.S. Federal government, marking for ship-
compliance or a test report, or both, shall be furnished to the
ment shall be in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123 for civil
purchaser.
agencies.
16.1.1 The certificate of compliance shall include a certifi-
cation that the product has been manufactured and tested in
18. Keywords
accordance with the requirements of the product specification,
and that the test results conform to the requirements of that 18.1 aluminum-coated iron/steel; aluminum-zinc alloy-
specification. coated steel, 55 %; coating; coatings—aluminum;
16.1.2 The test report shall show the heat analysis and the coatings—55 % aluminum-zinc; coatings—hot-dip;
results of all tests required by the product specification and the coatings—metallic; coatings—terne metal; coatings—zinc
order. (hot-dip); coatings—zinc-5 % aluminum; coatings—zinc-
16.1.3 These documents shall provide information neces- aluminum-magnesium; corrosion; hot-dip; metallic-coated;
sary to identify the product represented; for example, the sheet; steel; steel products—hot-dip coatings; steel sheet—
manufacturer’s name or brand, ASTM specification, coating aluminum-coated; steel sheet—terne coated; steel sheet—zinc-
designation, grade (when required), ordered thickness, width, aluminum-magnesium alloy-coated; steel sheet—zinc-coated
length (if cut length), and unit identification (heat number, coil (galvanized); zinc-aluminum-magnesium alloy-coated steel;
number, etc.). zinc-coated iron/steel

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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

THICKNESS TOLERANCES

The following supplementary requirements shall apply only when specified by the purchase order
or contract

TABLE S1.1 Thickness Tolerances for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated Sheet—3⁄8-in. [10-mm] Minimum Edge Distance

NOTE 1—The coated sheet thickness includes the base metal and coating and is measured at any point across the width of the coated sheet not less
than 3⁄8 in. [10 mm] from a side edge.
NOTE 2—Micrometers used for measurement of thickness shall be constructed with anvils and spindles having minimum diameters of 0.188 in. [4.80
mm]. The tip of the anvil shall be flat or rounded with a minimum radius of curvature of 0.10 in. [2.55 mm] and the tip of the spindle shall be flat.
Micrometers with conical tips shall not be used for thickness measurements of sheet steels.
Inch-Pound Units
Specified Width, in. Specified Ordered Thickness, in.A,B
Over Through Through 0.023 Over 0.023 Over 0.043 Over 0.061 Over 0.075 Over 0.101
through 0.043 through 0.061 through 0.075 through 0.101 through 0.187
Thickness Tolerances, Over, in., No Tolerance UnderC
... 32 0.006 0.008 0.010 0.012 0.014 0.016
32 40 0.006 0.008 0.010 0.012 0.016 0.016
40 60 0.006 0.008 0.010 0.012 0.016 0.018
60 72 0.006 0.008 0.010 0.012 0.018 0.018
SI Units
Specified Width, mm Specified Ordered Thickness, in.B,D
Over Through Through 0.4 Over 0.4 Over 1.0 Over 1.5 Over 2.0 Over 2.5
through 1.0 through 1.5 through 2.0 through 2.5 through 5.0
Thickness Tolerances, Over, mm, No Tolerance UnderC
... 1500 0.16 0.20 0.26 0.30 0.40 0.46
1500 ... 0.16 0.20 0.26 0.30 0.46 0.46
A
Thickness is measured at any point across the width not less than 3⁄8 in. from a side edge.
B
The specified thickness range captions apply independently of whether the ordered thickness is stated as nominal or minimum.
C
The tolerances provided in the table are based on minimum thickness (tolerance over, no tolerance under). For nominal thickness, the tolerance is divided equally over
and under (tolerance over, tolerance under).
D
Thickness is measured at any point across the width not less than 10 mm from a side edge.

APPENDIXES

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. PRODUCT INFORMATION

X1.1 Coating Thickness Measurements with Magnetic recommended practice for magnetic instruments described in
Gauges—A reasonable estimate of weight [mass] of coating Practice E376. This test may be used as a basis for acceptance,
may be obtained by converting coating thickness measure- but rejection shall be governed by the weight [mass] of coating
ments made with magnetic gauges. An accuracy of 615 % in tests described in Section 8.
determining the thickness may be realized by following the

X2. MILL-APPLIED CHEMICAL TREATMENTS ON METALLIC COATED SHEET STEELS

X2.1 The chemical treatments for metallic-coated coil contrast to those that require several step immersion baths and
described in this section of the appendix are specific to those longer reaction times typically utilized on coil paint lines. The
that require little reaction time, can be roll-applied (flood & products are divided into three groups based on the following
squeegee or chemcoater) and dried with simple heating capa- characteristics: (1) surface protection only, (2) formability
bility at the exit end of the metallic coating line. This is in enhancement, and (3) a combination of surface protection and

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formability enhancement. applied at coating weights 3-5 times greater than the Cr+6
versions. Many of the Cr+3 based coatings are paintable
X2.2 Formability Enhancement utilizing normal cleaning methods.
X2.2.1 Dried-in-Place Phosphate Coatings—These tri- X2.3.2 Chrome Bearing Organic Coatings— Generally ap-
metal [Zn-Mn-Ni], tricationic microcrystalline phosphate crys- plied from acrylic polymer solutions containing Cr +6 or Cr+3
tals are applied as a surface treatment within a 0.5–1.5g/m 2 constituents, these coatings are applied in the 3-5 g/m2 coating
coating weight range. Application is generally performed from weight range. Roll-application and drying are recommended
an aqueous solution utilizing a pair of rubber rolls. The coated prior to coiling. Characteristics include the reduction or elimi-
surface is dried using a simple IR or convection oven, heating nation of storage and transit corrosion. While some of these
the strip to a temperature high enough to drive off water. The products are paintable within a prescribed timeframe, it is
phosphate coating is often oiled using simple mill oil in order recommended to check with the supplier regarding durability
to inhibit corrosion and moisture pickup by the phosphate of post-painted product.
crystals during transport and storage. This type of coating is X2.3.3 Chrome-Free Coatings—True chrome free coatings
applied to aid in formability. Once formed, these products are can be manufactured from both organic and inorganic materials
cleaned, and rephosphated prior to painting. that may be pigmented with calcium phosphates, titanium
X2.2.2 Soap Lubricants—Alkaline-based soap lubricants silicon phosphates, etc. These are roll-applied from solution
can be roll-applied from aqueous solution and dried by driving and dried. While most of these coatings accept a post-paint, it
off water. Coating weights vary by application. These materials is recommended to verify durability of particular systems with
are utilized to enhance formability. Moisture uptake is a the supplier.
problem in humid environments that may lead to surface
corrosion and short blanking during the forming operation. X2.4 Formability Enhancement and Surface Protection
Soaps are more commonly utilized over heavily pigmented X2.4.1 Acrylic Coatings—Permanent and alkaline-
[rough] prepainted surfaces. removable solid film acrylic coatings can be applied from
aqueous solutions at coating weights between 144–360 mg/
X2.3 Surface Protection in.2. Note that some of these coatings require a minimum peak
X2.3.1 Chrome Bearing Inorganic Passivation Coatings— metal temperature of 125C for drying in order to drive off
These coatings are spray/squeegee or roll-applied from an water and inhibit moisture migration through the coating that
aqueous solution containing eitherCr+6 or Cr+3. The Cr+6 can lead to corrosion of the strip. The low surface friction
containing coatings are true passivants utilized as a protection characteristics of these coatings are excellent for formability
against storage stain and transit corrosion and applied between enhancement, irrespective of strip surface finish. No oiling of
1-3 gm/m2. Shortly after application, most of the Cr+6 oxidizes the strip is required. Excellent storage and transit corrosion
to Cr+3. The remaining Cr+6 allows for repassivation when the protection can be expected. The permanent coatings are paint-
surface is minimally damaged [scratched], providing a unique able unless formulated with silicon pigments or wax. The
self-healing capability. However, over long periods of time, the non-permanent coating is easily removed in a standard alkaline
Cr+6 oxidizes completely to Cr+3. These materials are generally cleaner, subsequent to which standard phosphating and paint-
not considered paintable without extreme removal techniques. ing techniques can be utilized on the metallic coated strip. The
The passivation mechanism of Cr+3 is similar, but more removable coatings provide excellent protection from dirt and
difficult to achieve. Hence, the less effective Cr+3 coatings are soil in order to enhance phosphating and painting.

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TABLE X2.1 Surface Treatment Property and Characteristic Comparison
CHEMICAL TREATMENT Properties Chemical Characteristics
+6 +3
Formable Paintable Storage Transit Cr Cr Non- Non- Crystalline Acrylic Soap
Stain Corrosion Chrome Chrome Polymer Base
Protection Protection Solution Pigments Base
Zinc Phosphate and Oil U U U U U U

Soap Lubricants U After U U U U

removal
Inorganic [Cr-bearing] U Check U U U U
with
supplier
Organic [Cr bearing] U Check U U U U U
with
supplier
Organic [Cr Free] U Check U U U U U
with
supplier
Inorganic [Cr Free] U Check U U U U U
with
supplier
Acrylic Solid Film [Permanent] U When U U U
without
Si or wax
Acrylic Solid Film [Removable] U U U U U

Inorganic [Cr-bearing] U Check U U U

with
supplier
Note also that other properties can either be inherent to or incorporated into the chemical treatments listed above. As many properties are formula driven, all cannot
be incorporated here. Check with the supplier for product tailoring when properties such as resistivity, weldability, anti-fingerprinting, microbial resistance, tinting or
transparency are specified or required.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee A05 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A924/A924M - 09) that may impact the use of this standard. (December 1, 2009)

(1) Moved old Table 2 to the newly added Supplementary (2) Added new section 9.2.
Requirements section (Table S1.1). (3) Added new Supplementary Requirements Section S1.

Committee A05 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A924/A924M - 08a) that may impact the use of this standard. (May 1, 2009)

(1) Table 2: Added thickness tolerance value to column (3) Table 3: Changed the lightest gauge column to 3 columns
through .023 in. gauge and row 60 in.– 72 in. wide (column by adding 2 groupings of gauge.
through 0.4 mm gauge and row over 1500 mm wide).
(2) Table 2 and Table 3: Changed minimum gauge to nominal
gauge.

Committee A05 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue,
A924/A924M - 08, that may impact the use of this standard. (November 1, 2008)

(1) Revised Section 8 to include product produced to single

side/single spot coating mass requirements..

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Committee A05 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue,
A924/A924M - 07, that may impact the use of this standard. (June 1, 2008)

(1) Added Appendix X2. (4) Added Table 12 and Table 13.
(2) Revised 9.1 to reflect new tables (2-16). (5) Revised Note 1 to Table 10 and added Note 1 to Table 11.
(3) Revised 9.3.1 to include new tables for flatness tolerance. (6) Revised 7.2.1.1, and added 7.2.1.2 and 7.2.1.3.

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