SS 845 Field Metallizing of Structural Steel
1. Specification:
SS 845
2. Materials
Metallizing wire shall conform to ASTM B833 with the 99.99% Zinc-UNS (Z13005)
composition.
Contractor to submit certified mill test reports for wire per CMS 101.03
2. Sampling and/or Inspection Requirements:
No sampling is required.
This is a field metallizing specification. Ensure contractor follows requirements set forth in each
Quality Control Point (QCP) enumerated in specification.
Ensure qualification tests (QCP #1) are performed by contractor before production begins.
Unless waived by the Engineer, all qualification tests should be witnessed by ODOT. The
contractor’s quality control specialist is required to witness all tests.
3. Method of Tests:
ASTM B833
SS845.11: Qualification Tests
A. Adhesion test plates
B. Bend test plates
SS845.12: Job Site Standards
A. Abrasive blast and metallized plate standard
B. Abrasive blast – Visual standard