SCOPE AND FIELD OF APPLICATIONThis standard is not for new design, see AC-STD 6767 K.For all companies within the Business Area Compressor Technique, all articles related to thisstandard shall be phased out starting 2009-01-01 and shall be replaced by alternatives complying toAC-STD 6767 K or better.This standard covers electroplated coatings of zinc with following post treatment, i.e.chromating, for the corrosion protection of threaded and non-threaded articles of ironand steel.The standard does not, however, cover coatings on semi-finished articles such assheet, strip, wire, tube and other profiles.Neither does the standard cover springs or articles which are coated for other reasonsthan protection against corrosion.