What is BS EN 15646 - Electroplated coatings of aluminium about?
BS EN 15646 is a European Standard that discusses electrodeposited coatings.
BS EN 15646 specifies requirements for electrodeposited aluminium and aluminium alloy coatings on iron materials, plastic substrates, titanium materials, nickel materials and non-metallic substrate materials rendered conductive, such as plastics. The coatings serve either as corrosion or galvanic corrosion protection, as well as for other technical applications.
Electroplating of aluminium and aluminium alloy coatings provides several advantages:
- Coating temperature (approximately 80 °C to 100 °C)
- No hydrogen embrittlement due to the electrodeposition of aluminium
Who is BS EN 15646 - Electroplated coatings of aluminium for?
BS EN 15646 on electroplated coatings of aluminium is useful for:
- Metallic coating manufacturers
- Aluminium product manufacturers
- Mechanical engineers
- Automobile and aerospace industry
Why should you use BS EN 15646 - Electroplated coatings of aluminium?
Electroplating of aluminium and aluminium alloy coatings provides several advantages. Prevention of hydrogen embrittlement results from the (process) technology of electroplating, because it is conducted in aprotic, organic solvents, in which the aluminium is dissolved as an aluminium-organic complex. To protect these electroplating solutions from humidity (water) and air oxygen, the electroplating of aluminium is performed under an inert gas atmosphere of nitrogen or argon.
BS EN 15646 specifies requirements for electrodeposited aluminium and aluminium alloy coatings and provides you with the designation, coating types, application requirements and test methods to demonstrate the performance and quality of electroplated coatings of aluminium and aluminium alloys on various substrates.
As a result, BS EN 15646 can ensure adequate corrosion protection of your aluminium coatings.