ASTM D7893-13(2018)

Standard Guide for Corrosion Test Panel Preparation, Testing, and Rating of Coil-Coated Building Products

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Coil-coated metals are subjected to a wide range of environmental stresses. Corrosion at cut edges, damage points, and fabricated areas can occur and lead to premature failure. Proper preparation and rating of test panels produces meaningful test results that allows comparisons between metal substrates and their pretreatments as well as between coating systems.  
5.2 Laboratory-prepared test panels give a relative comparison of the substrates and coating systems under test, but may not duplicate all of the stresses imposed on manufactured components. Validation of results on a manufactured product is recommended.  
5.3 Laboratory accelerated corrosion testing is useful in evaluating relative performance of new and existing metal coatings, pretreatments, and paints. It is up to the participating parties to agree on the significance of these tests to actual use.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide has been written specifically for coil-coated metal building products.  
1.2 This guide applies to preparation, testing, and rating of line-coated and laboratory-coated test panels for the purpose of comparing and ranking the panels for corrosion resistance and other related properties.  
1.3 Testing may include accelerated laboratory corrosion tests and outdoor exposure tests.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-May-2018
• ICS: 25.220.60 - Organic coatings
• ICS: 91.080.10 - Metal structures
• Technical Committee: D01 - Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
• Drafting Committee: D01.53 - Coil Coated Metal

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D7893-13 - Standard Guide for Corrosion Test Panel Preparation, Testing, and Rating of Coil-Coated Building Products
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2018
• Refers: ASTM D870-15(2020) - Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using Water Immersion
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2020
• Refers: ASTM D2247-15(2020) - Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings in 100 % Relative Humidity
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2020
• Refers: ASTM D2803-09(2020) - Standard Guide for Testing Filiform Corrosion Resistance of Organic Coatings on Metal
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2020
• Refers: ASTM G85-19 - Standard Practice for Modified Salt Spray (Fog) Testing
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2019
• Refers: ASTM D610-08(2019) - Standard Practice for Evaluating Degree of Rusting on Painted Steel Surfaces
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2019
• Refers: ASTM D1654-08(2016) - Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Painted or Coated Specimens Subjected to Corrosive Environments
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2016
• Refers: ASTM D2247-15 - Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings in 100 % Relative Humidity
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2015
• Refers: ASTM D2803-09(2015) - Standard Guide for Testing Filiform Corrosion Resistance of Organic Coatings on Metal
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2015
• Refers: ASTM D5796-10(2015) - Standard Test Method for Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Thin-Film Coil-Coated Systems by Destructive Means Using a Boring Device
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2015
• Refers: ASTM G87-02(2013) - Standard Practice for Conducting Moist SO<inf>2</inf> Tests
• Effective Date: 01-May-2013
• Refers: ASTM D610-08(2012) - Standard Practice for Evaluating Degree of Rusting on Painted Steel Surfaces
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2012
• Refers: ASTM D7091-12 - Standard Practice for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied to Ferrous Metals and Nonmagnetic, Nonconductive Coatings Applied to Non-Ferrous Metals
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2012
• Refers: ASTM B117-11 - Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2011
• Refers: ASTM G85-11 - Standard Practice for Modified Salt Spray (Fog) Testing
• Effective Date: 01-May-2011

Overview

ASTM D7893-13(2018): Standard Guide for Corrosion Test Panel Preparation, Testing, and Rating of Coil-Coated Building Products provides comprehensive guidance on the preparation, testing, and evaluation of test panels used to assess corrosion resistance in coil-coated metal building products. Developed by ASTM International, this guide standardizes procedures that ensure consistency in comparing coil-coated metals and their protective systems, supporting enhanced product quality and reliability across the construction and manufacturing sectors.

Coil-coated metals are subject to diverse environmental stresses during their service life, especially at cut edges or fabricated areas. Standardized test methods enable meaningful comparison between metal substrates, pretreatments, and coating systems, ultimately supporting improved durability and performance of building products.

Key Topics

• Test Panel Preparation: The guide details steps to prepare representative test panels that accurately simulate building product conditions, including the selection of substrate, pretreatment, primer, topcoat, and relevant forming operations such as bends or scribe lines.
• Testing Procedures: Panels can be prepared using either line-coated or laboratory-coated methods. Testing includes both laboratory accelerated corrosion tests and natural outdoor exposure, tailored to replicate real-world conditions.
• Rating Methods: The standard outlines how to evaluate corrosion on test panels, focusing on factors such as cut edge creep, scribe creep, face blistering, and adhesive failures. The methods describe objective criteria for measuring and ranking corrosion performance.
• Statistical Analysis: Guidance is provided on selecting appropriate numbers of test replicates and applying statistical methods to differentiate material performance from experimental variability.
• Documentation and Reporting: Requirements for comprehensive test reporting are included, specifying details such as substrate identification, coating descriptions, test conditions, and key measurement results.

Applications

ASTM D7893-13(2018) is vital for a range of stakeholders involved in the development, specification, and quality assurance of coil-coated metal building products:

• Manufacturers: Standardized test panel methods allow manufacturers to benchmark and improve their coating processes, ensuring that products meet stringent corrosion resistance standards.
• Specifiers and Architects: Accurate and comparable test results assist in the selection of materials and coating systems that deliver superior long-term performance in specific environmental conditions.
• Quality Control Laboratories: The guide supports laboratories in conducting reliable and reproducible corrosion tests, contributing to third-party certifications and compliance efforts.
• Research and Development: The standard facilitates the development and evaluation of new coatings, pretreatments, and metal substrates by providing a clear framework for comparative analysis.
• Building Owners and Operators: Assurance of product durability and lifecycle performance helps protect investments and maintain structural integrity over time.

By following ASTM D7893-13(2018), users can effectively validate the relative performance of coil-coated products before field application, while also acknowledging that laboratory results may require confirmation on real-world manufactured components.

Related Standards

To ensure accurate and comprehensive corrosion testing of coil-coated products, ASTM D7893-13(2018) references a range of associated ASTM and SAE standards, including:

• ASTM B117 - Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
• ASTM D610 - Evaluating Degree of Rusting on Painted Steel Surfaces
• ASTM D1654 - Evaluation of Painted or Coated Specimens Subjected to Corrosive Environments
• ASTM D1735 - Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using Water Fog Apparatus
• ASTM D2247 - Testing Water Resistance of Coatings in 100% Relative Humidity
• ASTM D3359 - Rating Adhesion by Tape Test
• ASTM D4138, D5796, D7091 - Methods for Measuring Dry Film Thickness
• ASTM D5894 - Cyclic Salt Fog/UV Exposure of Painted Metal
• SAE J2334 - Laboratory Cyclic Corrosion Test
• ASTM G7 - Atmospheric Environmental Exposure Testing of Nonmetallic Materials
• ASTM G85, G87, G169 - Practices for Salt Spray Testing and Statistical Analysis

These related standards reinforce reliable, repeatable testing and enable building industry professionals to assess and optimize the corrosion resistance of coil-coated metal products with confidence.

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Keywords: coil-coated building products, corrosion resistance, test panel preparation, accelerated corrosion testing, ASTM D7893-13, coil coating, paint systems, metal substrate evaluation, building product durability, laboratory testing.

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D7893 − 13 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Guide for
Corrosion Test Panel Preparation, Testing, and Rating of
Coil-Coated Building Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7893; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D870 Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings
Using Water Immersion
1.1 This guide has been written specifically for coil-coated
D1654 Test Method for Evaluation of Painted or Coated
metal building products.
Specimens Subjected to Corrosive Environments
1.2 This guide applies to preparation, testing, and rating of
D1735 Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings
line-coated and laboratory-coated test panels for the purpose of
Using Water Fog Apparatus
comparing and ranking the panels for corrosion resistance and
D2247 Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings in
other related properties.
100 % Relative Humidity
1.3 Testing may include accelerated laboratory corrosion D2803 Guide for Testing Filiform Corrosion Resistance of
Organic Coatings on Metal
tests and outdoor exposure tests.
D3359 Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
D4138 Practices for Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
Protective Coating Systems by Destructive, Cross-
standard.
Sectioning Means
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D4585 Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Using Controlled Condensation
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
D5796 TestMethodforMeasurementofDryFilmThickness
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
of Thin-Film Coil-Coated Systems by Destructive Means
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Using a Boring Device
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
D5894 Practice for Cyclic Salt Fog/UV Exposure of Painted
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Metal, (Alternating Exposures in a Fog/Dry Cabinet and a
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
UV/Condensation Cabinet)
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
D7091 Practice for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Film Thickness of Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied to
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Ferrous Metals and Nonmagnetic, Nonconductive Coat-
ings Applied to Non-Ferrous Metals
2. Referenced Documents
G7 Practice for Atmospheric Environmental Exposure Test-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
ing of Nonmetallic Materials
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
G85 Practice for Modified Salt Spray (Fog) Testing
D610 Practice for Evaluating Degree of Rusting on Painted
G87 Practice for Conducting Moist SO Tests
Steel Surfaces
G169 Guide for Application of Basic Statistical Methods to
D714 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of
Weathering Tests
Paints
2.2 SAE Standards:
J2334 Laboratory Cyclic Corrosion Test
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint and
3. Terminology
Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of
3.1 Definitions:
Subcommittee D01.53 on Coil Coated Metal.
Current edition approved June 1, 2018. Published June 2018. Originally
3.1.1 test panel, n—a representative specimen of metal
approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D7893 – 13. DOI:
substrate, coated with a coating system for evaluation, and
10.1520/D7893-13R18.
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prepared in a way that allows measurement of environmental other configurations. The anticipated corrosion creep distance
degradation, especially corrosion, for system performance would also influence test panel size.
comparisons and ranking.
6.4 The test panel configuration and features are chosen to
simulate real building panels. These might include cut edges,
4. Summary of Guide
lap edges, scribe lines (to simulate damage), holes with or
4.1 Test panels may be collected from coil line clips and
without fasteners, tension bends, impact dimples, and other
formed building panels, or may be laboratory-prepared.
forming operations (see Fig. A1.1).
4.2 Test panels are prepared for testing in a specific con-
6.5 In addition to test panel configuration, the laboratory
figuration that simulates conditions on buildings.
accelerated corrosion tests, exposure sites, and panel orienta-
4.3 Test panels are exposed to specific conditions in accor-
tions should be considered. Exposure sites represent unique
dance with standard practices and methods.
environments that cyclically expose the test panels to many
conditions such as temperature variation, moisture, salt
4.4 After testing, corrosion is measured in a way that relates
concentrations, industrial pollutants, and solar radiation. Expo-
to building performance and allows performance ranking
sure angles such as 1°, 5°, and 45° from horizontal might be
among samples, for example, by the corrosion creep distance
chosen for roof simulation, while vertical exposures would be
from test panel edges.
used for side walls. Exposure directions, north, south, east, or
5. Significance and Use west, can be chosen as can the degree of shade or shelter. A
sheltered exposure may offer increased time of wetness for test
5.1 Coil-coated metals are subjected to a wide range of
panels.
environmental stresses. Corrosion at cut edges, damage points,
and fabricated areas can occur and lead to premature failure.
6.6 Use of coil line-coated test panels (line clips) is pre-
Proper preparation and rating of test panels produces meaning-
ferred to best represent the commercial product’s performance.
ful test results that allows comparisons between metal sub-
Often, however, where a number of variables are tested in a
strates and their pretreatments as well as between coating
screening experiment, it is not practical or economical to test
systems.
line clips. In such cases, laboratory test panels may be
prepared. For laboratory-prepared test panels, heating rate and
5.2 Laboratory-prepared test panels give a relative compari-
peak metal temperature should be as close as possible to coil
son of the substrates and coating systems under test, but may
line conditions.
not duplicate all of the stresses imposed on manufactured
components.Validation of results on a manufactured product is
6.7 Pretreatments are applied to a cleaned surface by
recommended.
immersion, spray, drawdown, or rollcoater as appropriate in
accordance with manufacturer specification.
5.3 Laboratory accelerated corrosion testing is useful in
evaluating relative performance of new and existing metal
6.8 For laboratory-prepared test panels, coil primers and
coatings, pretreatments, and paints. It is up to the participating
topcoats are typically applied to test panels by wire wound rod.
parties to agree on the significance of these tests to actual use.
The wire number selected is critical for dry film thickness
(DFT) accuracy. DFT must be established for each coating/rod
6. Test Panel Preparation
number combination because the same rod can produce differ-
6.1 An experiment is planned to evaluate the effects of
ent DFTs with different coatings. Typical methods for measur-
specific variables in the coated metal system on corrosion
ing the dry film thickness of coil coatings include Practices
performance.These variables typically include metal substrate,
D4138, D7091, and Test Method D5796.
cleaning, pretreatment, primer, topcoat, forming, and other
6.9 For laboratory-prepared test panels, when the backside
appropriate stresses.
has not been line-primed or backed, a backer coating should be
6.2 The number of replicates in a test is determined by
applied to test panels. This may be accomplished with room
availability of substrate, time, resource constraints, and statis-
temperature-c
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