What is BS EN 4826 - Zinc-Nickel (12 %-16 % Ni) plating of steels about ?
BS EN 4826 is a European standard on aerospace series that discusses Zinc-Nickel (12 %-16 % Ni) plating of steels to ensure safe use in parts and fasteners.
BS EN 4826 specifies the plating of a Zinc-Nickel (12 % to 16 %) alloy on mechanical parts and fasteners in steels (Rm ≤ 1 450 MPa), stainless steels (Rm ≤ 1 450 MPa), copper alloys, nickel alloys and aluminium alloys (not applicable for electrical components), as well as the passivation and lubricant finishing that can be associated to them. The Zinc-Nickel process is an electrolytic plating process under controlled current allowing to deposit a Zinc-Nickel layer from, most often, an alkaline electrolyte. Alkaline Zinc-Nickel is only considered in BS EN 4826.
The purpose of BS EN 4826 is to give technical and quality requirements of Zinc-Nickel plating.
Note: BS EN 4826 doesn’t give complete in-house process instructions; these shall be given in the manufacturers' detailed process instructions.
Who is BS EN 4826 - Zinc-Nickel (12 %-16 % Ni) plating of steels for ?
BS EN 4826 on the Zinc-Nickel (12 %-16 % Ni) plating of steels is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of Zinc-Nickel alloy
- Manufacturers of fasteners, chemical processing equipment
- Aerospace and Defence Industries
- Manufacturers of aerospace applications
- Spacecraft manufacturers
- Testing agencies involved in the inspection of aerospace products
- Quality control personnel for Zinc-Nickel alloy
Why should you use BS EN 4826 - Zinc-Nickel (12 %-16 % Ni) plating of steels ?
In aerospace operations, component or system failure can place the entire crew at risk so systems must operate with a high degree of strength, durability, reliability, operating environments, and complexity.
Guidelines under BS EN 4826 provides you with the process requirements and technical engineering requirements.
BS EN 4826 also guides on periodic tests, periodic chemical analysis, parts acceptance controls.
BS EN 4826 covers all the requirements for Zinc-Nickel alloy. BS EN 4826 creates a standardized approach for manufacturers of Zinc-Nickel alloy to adhere to if they supply their metallic materials to the aerospace and defence industry.
BS EN 4826 is structured such that the necessary level of quality is achieved, consistently maintained, and the high reliability of the product assured.
With compliance and obedience to BS EN 4826, you can demonstrate the reliability of the products and build trust in their use throughout the aerospace supply chain.