EN ISO 1461:2022

This document specifies the general properties of hot dip galvanized coatings and test methods for hot dip galvanized coatings applied by dipping fabricated iron and steel articles (including certain castings) in a zinc melt (containing not more than 2% of other metals). This document does not apply to the following:a) sheet, wire and woven or welded mesh products that are continuously hot dip galvanized;b) tube and pipe that are hot dip galvanized in automatic plants;c) hot dip galvanized products (e.g. fasteners) for which specific standards exist and which can include additional requirements or requirements which are different from those of this document.NOTE Individual product standards can incorporate this document for the galvanized coating by quoting its number, or can incorporate it with modifications specific to the product. Different requirements can also be made for galvanized coatings on products intended to meet specific regulatory requirements.This document does not apply to after-treatment or additional coating of hot dip galvanized articles.