This technical committee report describes current industry
practices and gives information on the most commonly used
generic coating systems for protection of threaded fasteners
used with structural steel, piping, and equipment. The
coating system provides a protective barrier between the
base metal and the environment to minimize the effect of
corrosion. The information presented in this report
addresses steel quality, pretreatment processes, coating
application, quality assurance/quality control, and test
comparisons for evaluating corrosion resistance. This
report does not reflect the NACE position on these
practices, but rather summarizes existing technology and
practices of various manufacturers, applicators, and users.