Standards

Here you will find the standards we follow for surface treatment and material analysis. These standards ensure that our processes and measurement methods meet internationally recognised requirements for quality, accuracy and repeatability.

MIL-C-13924

Coating, Inorganic, Black, For Ferrous Metals U.S. MILITARY Associated processes Black oxide Contact us

MIL-F-495

Finish, Chemical, Black, For copper alloys U.S. MILITARY Associated processes Black oxide Contact us

TB4634

TECHNICAL REGULATION REQUIREMENTS FOR BLACK OXIDE AS TRIBOLOGICAL COATING SCANIA Associated processes Black oxide Contact us

STD 121-0014

Volvo – Flake Cathodic Protective Coating without Friction Requirements, Y1400 (With or Without Sealer). The standard addresses six requirement levels, ranging from Y1400-1 to Y1400-6. Associated processes Zinc flake, Geomet®, Delta Contact us

4111-xx-IF

Scania – Zinc Flake Coating or Electroplated Zinc on Iron or Steel. Requirements as per STD 4165. Associated processes Zinc-nickel, Delta Contact us

STD 121-0012

Volvo – Flake Cathodic Protective Coating with Friction Requirements, Y1200 (With or Without Topcoat). The standard includes six requirement levels, from Y1200-1 to Y1200-6. Associated processes Zinc flake, Geomet®, Delta Contact us

STD 121-0001

Volvo – Painting Y600, Metallic Substrates. Volvo Surface Treatment Standard 121-0001 defines requirements and guidelines for the surface treatment of components within Volvo, including various types of painting and corrosion protection. The standard covers the application of powder coatings, water-based and solvent-based paints, as well as treatments for materials such as steel, aluminum, and zinc. […]

STD4113

Scania – Requirements for Organic Surface Treatment and Painting of Metals. Scania Standard 4113 applies to the surface treatment of painted metal components with specific surface treatment concepts (PP, PF, PS). It defines requirements for the coating of finished parts or parts delivered with primer. The standard also includes requirements for the surface treatment process, […]

STD 121-0004

Not for new designs Volvo – Cathodic Protective Coating without Friction Requirements Y2000. Not intended for new designs. Contact us

STD4378

Scania – STD4378. This standard specifies detailed requirements and guidelines for the surface treatment of plastic components, focusing on both performance and aesthetics. It defines technical specifications for properties such as durability, chemical resistance, corrosion resistance, and surface finish (e.g., gloss and color). Associated processes Plastic Contact us

STD 121-0006

Volvo – STD 121-0006. Describes requirements and guidelines for cathodic protective coating of pipes and pipe fittings (Y400). There are four different requirement levels, tested according to various standards. Associated processes Zinc-nickel, Provexa Earth®, ED coating, Zinc plating Contact us

AMS 2424

Plating, Nickel, Low-Stressed Deposit This specification covers the requirements for electrodeposited low-stressed nickel. Associated processes Nickel plating Contact us

STD 121-0003

Not for new designs Volvo – Cathodic Protective Coating with Friction Requirements Y1000. Not intended for new designs. Contact us

ASTM B 689

ASTM B689 is a standard for electrolytic nickel deposition on metals, primarily aimed at corrosion protection, wear resistance, and decorative finishes. It specifies requirements for thickness, surface quality, and adhesion strength. The coating thickness varies depending on whether the plating is decorative or functional. The standard includes quality control methods such as microsection tests and […]

STD 121-0015

Volvo – Electrolytic Cathodic Protective Coating without Friction Requirements. Available in various requirement levels from Y1500-1 to Y1500-5. Associated processes Zinc plating Contact us

STD 121-0016

Volvo – Electrodeposition Coating / ED Associated processes ZnMn Phosphating, Provexa Earth®, ED coating Contact us

AMS -QQ-N-290C

Nickel Plating (Electrodeposited) These products have been used typically for electrodeposited nickel plating on steel, copper and copper alloys, and zink and zink alloys, but usage is not limited to such applications. Associated processes Nickel plating Contact us

STD 121-0021

Volvo – STD 121-0021. Describes requirements and guidelines for the surface treatment of pipes and pipe fittings (Y1600). There are four different requirement levels, tested according to various standards. This standard covers electrolytic cathodic protective surface treatment that is free from hexavalent chromium for corrosion protection of iron and steel parts without friction requirements. Associated […]

MIL-P-18317

Black Nickel Plating Electrodeposited This specification covers one type, class, and grade of plating, black nickel (electrodeposited) for blackening brass, bronze and steel surfaces, applicable where a minimum distraction of the operators vision is desired as in the interior of optical instruments Associated processes Black nickel plating Contact us

STD 121-0013

Volvo – Electrolytic Cathodic Protective Coating with Friction Requirements Y1300. Covers five requirement levels. Associated processes Zinc plating Contact us