THERMO KING ENGINEERING STANDARD

1.0 SCOPE
This standard covers the requirement for the metallic (inorganic) finishing of parts and components.

The requirements for organic finishing (e.g., wet painting or powder coating) of metal parts and
components have been moved to TKS10-023. This document is simply serves as a redirect to the
current standard. Previous drawing call out the contained P and/or F designations (e.g.,
TKS10002P102F57) is no longer valid.

The requirements for organic finishing (e.g., wet painting or powder coating) of plastic parts and
components are contained in TKS10-032.

2.0 REQUIREMENTS
The "TKS10-002 "M" finish designations are not preferred for plating call-out, except that M22 is an
acceptable plating call-out. In general, use Military, Federal, or Industry standard specifications for
plating requirements."

TABLE I NON METALIC COATINGS * Coating Thicknesses Referenced

Coating Metal Drawing Threaded Not Exposed* Exposed* Specification
Finishing Parts* (Latest Revision)
Symbol
Inorganic Plating M1-M6 (5µm –10 µm) (5 µm –10 µm) (5 µm –10 µm) See Performance Spec Section 3.1
Acceptable Coatings: Zinc Dichromate
Tin M7 0.005” Conforms to MIL-T-10727 Type II .005 Min

Galvanized M8 .005 APPR ASTM-A123

Nickel M13 0.0002 QQ-N-290 Class 1 Grade F
Cu Flash
0.0003-0.0005
Nickel
Tin – Electrolytic M14 0.001 to 0.0003 Conforms to MIL-T-10727 Type I
max
Copper M15 Flash Flash MIL-C-14550 Class 3
0.0002 max 0.0002 max
A Anodize M16 Sulfuric Acid MIL-A-8625 Type II, Class I
Anodize Clear
Nickel – Electoless M17 0.001 min MIL-C-26074 Class 1, Grade A
Inorganic Zinc Base Coat M34 (5µm –10 µm) (5 µm –10 µm) (5 µm –10 µm) See Performance Spec Section 3.2
with Optional Top Coat - Acceptable Coatings: Dacromet 320
Critical
Electroplate Zinc Trivalent M35 Non Threaded (5 µm –10 µm) (5 µm –10 µm) See Performance Spec Section 3.1 –
with Top Coat or Inorganic Parts Only Omitting Sections 3.1.5, 3.1.6
Zinc Base Coat with Acceptable Coatings: JS500, RIE
Optional Top Coat 4090/4010, RIE 4090/4028, Magni 565,
Magni 565N, Magni B06J/B028N, Zinc
Dichromate
Special Case Coating M36 (5µm –10 µm) (5 µm –10 µm) (5 µm –10 µm) See Section 3.3
Approved By TK Technical Acceptable Coating: ROHS Compliant
Specialties Coating/ Plating

TABLE II METALLIC COATINGS

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Designation (callout) and Specification
Name
M18: MIL-A-8625Type II, Class 2
Sulfuric Acid Anodize Black
M22: 1. Where copper plating is specified, the minimum thickness of the final plating coat shall be
Plating of Stainless Steel for "0.0005", and ASTM B734-84 and ASTM B254-79 shall apply. In addition, items 3 through
Solder ability 12 of this specification (M22) shall apply.
2. Where nickel plating is specified, the minimum thickness of the final plating coat shall be
"0.005", and ASTM B689-81 and ASTM B254-79 shall apply. In addition, items 3 through
12 of this specification (M22) shall apply.
3. Sensitized stainless steel parts shall not be used.
4. The surface finish of the stainless steel parts shall be suitable for the subsequent cleaning
and plating operations.
5. In accordance with ASTM A380-88, ASTM 8254-79, and ASTM 8322-85, the stainless
steel parts shall be properly precleaned, descaled, cleaned and activated, immediately
prior to receiving the appropriate strike and/or flash coast(s), and the final plating coat. At
a minimum, the coatings deposited shall include one strike or flash coat prior to the final
plating coat.
6. The necessary level of quality control over all process variables (including those of rinsing
solutions and procedures) shall be maintained to insure optimum preparation and plating
of the base metal. Maintenance schedules and quality checks shall be documented.
7. Thorough rinsing is essential and shall be used after each process step as required by
good plating practice.
8. Since stainless steel has a lower electrical conductivity than most other metals, care shall
be taken to insure proper racking and an adequate number of contacts to obtain complete
coverage in the time allowed.
9. Parts found by the vendor's final inspection to be defective shall be scrapped and shall not
be reused.
10. Plating suppliers are expected to be familiar with current plating processes and quality
maintenance procedures. Where there is any question, reference shall be made to the
American Society for Metals, and the most recent edition of the ASTM Metals Handbook.
11. Plated parts as received by Thermo King shall have the following appearance: The
coating shall be smooth and free of visual defects such as blisters, pits, roughness,
cracks, flaking, burned deposits, and uncoated areas. The boundaries of the plating that
cover only a portion of the surface shall be free of beads, nodules, jagged edges, and
other detrimental irregularities. Severe oxidation which cannot be removed chemically (as
with flux), or with fine (grade 00) or extra fine (grade 000) steel wool shall be cause for
rejection. Discoloring of the surface as a result of normal oxidation of the plating shall not
be cause for rejection.
12. Plated parts as received by Thermo King shall show no evidence of peeling, flaking, or
separation when tested by any of the methods of ASTM B571-84. (Note that, as ASTM
B571-84 explains, cracks, and peeling due to fracture may not be evidence of poor
adhesion.)

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3.0 Performance Specification

3.1 Performance Specification - General

3.1.1 Appearance: Matte Gray per ASTM F 1136
3.1.2 Coating Thickness: Reference: Guideline per ASME B1.1 (or ISO 10683) is one quarter of the
allowance (or fundamental deviation)

3.1.3 Adhesion: Per ASTM F 1136 with test method of ASTM D 3359 Scribe Test

3.1.4 Corrosion Resistance: 240 Hours Salt Spray. No Red or Black Oxide on any surface per ASTM
F1789. Test method ASTM B 117 & ASTM D 610
Salt Spray Hours to be verified by independent lab for SVPP approval

3.1.4.1 Blisters: Per ASTM F 1136

3.1.5 Thread Fit:

The thickness of the coating is limited by the use of thread GO gages: 3A for external threads,
and internal threads. Soft, high peaks of the coating may cause some resistance or sticky spots
to the thread gauge on the initial pass. The GO gauge must be able to pass through the total
length of the thread by hand. The coating is too thick if the GO gauge cannot pass through the
length of the threads.

Key Characteristic Critical to Quality Per TKS 18002

TK Plant Quality Manager approves Control Plan Sampling and SVPP requirements

3.1.6 Torque - Tension Requirement:

Coefficient of Torque (K - Factor) per ISO 16047 = 0.206 +/- .025 Average of 5 Samples
Minimum, (Range of 5 samples 0.04)
Reference: Coefficient of Friction per ISO 16947 = (0.163 +/- .020 Average of 5 Samples)
Reference: Options Chosen in ISO 16047 are similar to DIN 946

Description of Finished Samples to be Tested:

a) M10 x 1.0, Hex Head, Class 8.8, Rolled threads
b) Reference: Calculated Db = (15+10.5)/2 = 12.75 mm (.51 inches)
c) No additional lubricant added
d) Each Sample used once

Description of Test Parts & Methods used as a part of the Test Fixture/ Test Set-up:
a) Test Washer (Bearing Plate) HH hard per clause 7.2.2 in ISO 16047, plain uncoated,
with anti rotation per figure 1
b) Test Nut (or bolt) M10 grade 8.8 plain uncoated per clause 8 in ISO 16047
c) Each Test Part used once (plain uncoated Thrust Washer & Plain uncoated nut or bolt)
d) Through Hole in Clamped fixture size: 10.5mm ID
e) Measure Torque at Force of 22241.1N (5000 lbs-f ) (~65% of Proof Load for M10).

3.1.7 Shipping Label: Label Each Box shipped with the name of the coating and facility that coated
the components. The name of the coating and facility can be denoted by a Prefix or a unique
identification number which has to be documented on SVPP document.

3.1.8 Nesting: Coating must prevent nesting of parts.

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3.2 Performance Specification - Critical
3.2.1 Appearance: Matte Gray per ASTM F 1136

3.2.2 Coating Thickness: Reference: Guideline per ASME B1.1 (or ISO 10683) is one quarter of the
allowance (or fundamental deviation)

3.2.3 Adhesion: Per ASTM F 1136 with test method of ASTM D 3359 Scribe Test

3.2.4 Corrosion Resistance: 700 Hours Salt Spray. No Red or Black Oxide on any surface per ASTM
F1789. Test method ASTM B 117 & ASTM D 610.
Salt Spray Hours to be verified by independent lab for SVPP approval

3.2.4.1 Blisters: Per ASTM F 1136

3.2.5 Thread Fit:

The thickness of the coating is limited by the use of thread GO gages: 3A for external threads,
and internal threads. Soft, high peaks of the coating may cause some resistance or sticky spots
to the thread gauge on the initial pass. The GO gauge must be able to pass through the total
length of the thread by hand. The coating is too thick if the GO gauge cannot pass through the
length of the threads.

Key Characteristic Critical to Quality Per TKS 18002

TK Plant Quality Manager approves Control Plan Sampling and SVPP requirements

3.2.6 Torque - Tension Requirement:

Coefficient of Torque (K - Factor) per ISO 16047 = 0.206 +/- .021 Average of 5 Samples Min,
(Total Range of 5 samples 0.03)
Reference: Coefficient of Friction per ISO 16947 = (0.163 +/- .016 Average of 5 Samples)
Reference: Options Chosen in ISO 16047 are similar to DIN 946

Description of Finished Samples to be tested:

a) M10 x 1.0, Hex Head, Class 8.8, Rolled threads
b) Reference: Calculated Db = (15+10.5)/2 = 12.75 mm (.51 inches)
c) No additional lubricant added
e) Each Sample used once

Description of Test Parts used as a part of the Test Fixture:

a) Test Washer (Bearing Plate) HH hard per clause 7.2.2 in ISO 16047, plain uncoated,
with anti rotation per figure 1
b) Test Nut (or bolt) M10 grade 8.8 plain uncoated per clause 8 in ISO 16047
c) Each Test Part used once (plain uncoated Thrust Washer & Plain uncoated nut or bolt)
d) Through Hole in Clamped fixture size: 10.5mm ID
e) Measure Torque at Force of 22241.1N (5000 lbs-f) (~65% of Proof Load for M10).

3.2.7 Shipping Label: Label Each Box shipped with the name of the coating and facility that coated
the components. The name of the coating and facility can be denoted by a Prefix or a unique
identification number which has to be documented on SVPP document.

3.2.8 Nesting: Coating must prevent nesting of parts.

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3.2.8 Hydrogen Embrittlement: No hydrogen absorbed during coating process. Test method per
ASTM F 606M or ASTM F 1940

3.3 Special Case

Thermo King Technical Specialties approval required for M36 use on engineering print. The
application of M36 will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

In order to maintain performance standards throughout TK products, the use of M36 is not
recommended. It is intended for limited use of components that have no possibility of be coated with
M1- M35.

4.0 THERMO KING LOGO COLOR

TABLE III THERMO KING LOGO COLOR

Color Name and Description Color

TK Logo White on TK White

2 Mil Matte Chrome Polyester
TK Logo White on 2
Mil Chrome Polyester

TK Logo Blue "K" on TK Process Blue

10 MIL Velvet
Polycarbonate
TK Logo Blue "K" on
2 Mil White Vinyl
TK Logo Blue on 2
Mil Matte Chrome
Polyester
TK Logo Blue on 2
Mil Chrome Polyester

TK Logo Black "T" on Black RAL-9005

10 Mil Velvet - Polycarbonate
TK Logo Black "T" on
2 Mil White Vinyl
TK Logo Black "T" on
2 Mil Matte Chrome - Polyester
TK Logo Black "T" on
2 Mil Chrome - Polyester
TK Logo Black "T" on
2 Mil White Vinyl - Acrylic Lam

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3.0 NOTES

TABLE IV PAINT FINISH PROCESS

For Use On Basic Finish Finish Process

Water Lacquer Fungus Proofing
Aluminum surface to be finished w/
clear varnish or lacquer.
Power pack assembly or
components requiring corrosion
Prevention
Number
P203 1. Chemically clean surface to a water - break free
surface.
2. Mask off electrical contacts and/or tube ends.
3. Apply a 2% benzotriozole solution heated to 190°F,
after one minute, blow off excess liquid with clean
air.
4. Apply a thin film of water lacquer of 1093A47Z05 or
5240A77Z07 to a film thickness of 0.3 - 0.5 mils.
5. Dry 5 minutes.
6. Apply a thicker coat of 1093A47Z05 or 5240A77Z07
for a total thickness of 1 - 2 mils (dry).
P419 7. Chemically clean to water-break free surface.
8. Cold water rinse.
9. Hot water rinse.
10. Final film 1-2 mil.
P600 11. Mask off all electrical contacts. Taping all openings
(compressor and motor).
12. Steam clean/Iron Phosphate with cryscoat 2100 SC.
P/N 5242A14Z17
Concentration:
Range: 1.0 - 2.0% by volume
Target: 1.5%

PH :
Range: 4.0 - 5.5
Target: 5.5

13. Water Rinse

14. Rinse/Seal with Cryscoat Ultra Seal.
(5241A18Z33)
Concentration:
Range: 0.5 - 1.5% by volume
Target: 5.5
15. Blow dry with a clean air source (use in-line
air filter). An optional method of drying is to
bake at 180°F for 20 minutes.
16. Prime with epoxy ester primer, 1.0 - 2.0
mils.
17. Air dry for a minimum of 20 minutes or force dry at
180°F for 10 minutes.
18. Apply a thin film of black water lacquer, 0.3 - 0.5
mils
19. Dry 5 minutes.
20. Apply a thicker coat of black lacquer, for a total film
thickness of 1.5 - 3.0 mils. Also, apply extra lacquer
in seams, recess and bolt area.
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21. Dry to touch 10 - 20 minutes, or force dry at 180°F
for 20 minutes.

Genset Power Pack Assemblies
P601 1. Steam clean completely to remove all surface
contaminants.
2. Pressure rinse with clear water.
3. Blow dry with a clean air source (use in- line air
filter). An optional method of drying is to bake
at 180°F for 20 min.)
4. Prime with epoxy ester, 1093A44Z09, .75-1.0
mil.
5. Dry for 20 minutes.
6. Prime with epoxy ester primer, 1.0 - 2.0 mils.
7. Dry 1-3 minutes, air blow dry any puddles.
8. Apply film coat, 5240A77Z61, 1-3 mils.
9. Dry to touch in 10-20 minutes.

ECO REV DATE

71128 BV 2/12/93
71302 BW 5/20/93
62842 BX 10/12/93
63539 BY 2/16/94
66758 BZ 10/25/95
67078 CA 1/15/96
67673 CB 3/21/96
67755 CC 4/12/96
76080 CD 10/27/99
500522 CE 3/6/00
506993 CF 8/10/05
515132 CG 04/20/09
533392 CH 07/30/10

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