BS 7371-12:2008

This standard BS 7371-12:2008 Coatings on metal fasteners is classified in these ICS categories:

• 25.220.40 Metallic coatings
• 21.060.10 Bolts, screws, studs

This standard gives thickness requirements for coatings on imperial metal fasteners and can be used in conjunction with all parts of BS 7371.

NOTE 1 For information on coating materials, see the relevant part of BS 7371.

This standard does not cover components such as self-tapping screws and wood screws.

This standard includes area tables (in square inch units) for imperial fasteners, and factors for thickness determination (see Table 2 to Table 8).

NOTE 2 Details concerning cadmium have not been included in this standard due to the restrictions placed on the marketing and use of cadmium and its compounds contained in national and international regulations.