ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

CORROSION PROTECTIVE COATING, ANIONIC WSS-M21P41-A

EPOXY ELECTROCOAT, BLACK

CORROSION PROTECTIVE COATING, CATIONIC WSS-M21P41-A2

EPOXY ELECTROCOAT, BLACK

1. SCOPE

The materials defined by this specification are corrosion protective coatings applied anionically or
cationically per supplier specifications over various base coats over steel. They consist of a zinc
phosphate pretreatment and either an anodic epoxy electrocoat or a cathodic epoxy electrocoat. Both
processes provide enhanced corrosion resistance. When used with an integrally cured torque modified
post dip these processes provide consistent torque-tension control.

Both processes are free of nickel, chromium, lead and cadmium.

2. APPLICATION

These specifications were released for materials used for corrosion protective coatings over steel. Since
the processes do not induce hydrogen embrittlement, these coating are suitable for high hardness parts.
The cure temperature of the anodic system is 175 - 200 °C and the cure temperature of the cathodic
system is 175 - 200 °C.

These coatings shall not be specified if this temperature adversely affects the component being coated.

2.1 SERVICE TEMPERATURE

The maximum continuous service temperature for A is 260 °C.

The maximum continuous service temperature for A2 is 260 °C.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTION MATERIALS

Material suppliers and part producers must conform to the Company's Quality System
Requirements for Production Materials (WSS-M99P1111-A)

3.2 LICENSEE APPLICATOR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicators must follow coating manufacturer procedures and recommendations for chemical
usage, equipment and processing.

Date Action Revisions

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3.3 APPEARANCE

3.3.1 The anodic coating will be a flat black finish and free from discontinuities.

3.3.2 The cathodic coating will be a semi-gloss black finish free from
discontinuities.

3.4 COATING THICKNESS

A specific topcoat thickness is not specified. The minimum thickness shall be sufficient to meet
the corrosion requirements of the substrate material. A typical film build that exhibits the
appropriate corrosion resistance for A is 7.5 to 15.0 micrometers in thickness and for A2 is 12.7
to 20.0 micrometers. Excessive coating thickness on threaded components may cause
assembly concerns. The general requirements of the Ford Worldwide Fastener Standards,
Finish Specification WX100, Section 5 apply to this coating.

3.5 THREAD ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS

(WA900, WE900, WX100)

For thread acceptance requirements see Ford Worldwide Fastener Standards WA900, WE900
and WX100.

3.6 CURING

The coating shall be cured 20 minutes at a metal temperature of 175 - 200 °C (350 - 400 °F)
and shall not be used on materials that are adversely affected by these metal temperatures.
This is consistent with both A and A2.

3.7 CLEANING

Prior to coating, the substrate shall be free of oil, dirt, and similar foreign materials. If a cleaning

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process is necessary, it shall have no detrimental effect on the substrate, including freedom
from embrittlement. All parts shall be zinc phosphated with a product to produce a minimum of
6 grams per square meter (600 mg/ft2) of coating on fasteners.

3.8 ADHESION

The coating shall withstand normal handling, storage, and installation without flaking or peeling
or other loss of adhesion.

3.9 TORQUE TENSION

(WZ101)

The coatings shall meet the torque and friction coefficient specified in Table 1.

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3.10 RESISTANCE PROPERTIES

3.10.1 Corrosion resistance

(SAE/USCAR-1, ASTM B 117, ASTM D 610, WX100)

Fasteners shall be tested and evaluated in accordance with SAE/USCAR-1, and shall
pass the number of hours specified in Table 1 and the “General Requirements” of
WX100.

Parts other than fasteners shall be tested in accordance with ASTM B 117. Parts
shall show no single ferrous corrosion spot larger than 1.5 mm in diameter, and shall
not exhibit ferrous corrosion overall exceeding 0.1%, per ASTM D 610, grade 8, after
the number of test hours specified in Table 1.

3.10.2 Water Resistance

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(FLTM Bl 104-01)

Shall not blister or show any signs of red rust when subjected to immersion in water
for 240 hours for A2. This is not applicable to A.

3.10.3 Gasoline Resistance

Shall not blister or show any signs of softening or dulling when subjected to
immersion in current factory fill gasoline for 24 hours at 23 +/- 2 °C. for A2. This is not
applicable to A.

3.10.4 Hot Oil Resistance

Shall not blister or show any signs of softening or dulling when subjected to
immersion in engine oil (SAE 10W30 per WSE-M2C903-A2 or equivalent) for 24
hours at 66 +/- 3 °C. for A2. This is not applicable to A.

3.10.5 Ethylene Glycol Resistance

Shall not blister or show any signs of softening or dulling when subjected to
immersion in a 50% solution of water and long life coolant concentrate
(WSE-M97B44-B or equivalent) for 24 hours at 23 +/-2 °C for A2. This is not
applicable to A.

3.10.6 Brake Fluid Resistance

Shall not blister or show any signs of softening or dulling when subjected to
immersion in currently approved brake fluid for 24 hours at 23 +/-2 °C for A2. This is
not applicable to A.

3.10.7 Power Steering/Transmission Fluid

Shall not blister or show any signs of softening or dulling when subjected to
immersion in current factory fill power steering and transmission fluid for 24 hours at
66 +/-3 °C for A2. This is not applicable to A1.

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3.11 ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY

This coating system is not recommended for electrical grounding applications

3.12 ULTRAVIOLET EXPOSURE

(ASTM D 4587-01)

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These coating systems are not recommended for these applications.

TABLE 1 – GUIDANCE TO PROPERTIES OF WSS-M21P41-A/A2 COATING SYSTEMS

WZ 101 N.S.S N.S.S.

Typical WZ 101
Friction Hrs. Hrs. Examples of Part
Specification Color Thickness Torque
Coefficient Ferrous Zinc Applications
µm Nm (a)
µ Corrosion Oxidation
Parts for interior use
Mean: Mean:
externally threaded
35–41 .11 +/- .01
fasteners M4 and
WSS-M21P41-A Black 7.6 to 15.0 120 NA
larger, stampings,
3 Sigma: 3 Sigma:
brackets, clips and
32-44 .11 +/- .03
clamps.

Mean: Mean: Parts for interior and

35–41 .11 +/- .01 engine compartment
WSS-M21P41-A2 Black 12.5 to 20.0 240 NA use. All fasteners and
3 Sigma: 3 Sigma: stampings, clips
32-44 .11 +/- .03 clamps.

NOTE: (a) BASED ON WZ101 TEST PROGRAM 'B'.

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