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Salt Spray Test Results (for reference)
1. Test Conditions
1) Method: In compliance with ASTM B117-07a (JIS Z 2371), leave parts in a salt spray test
chamber, and compare rust generation.
2) Conditions: Temperature: 95˚F (35˚C) Salt Water Concentration: 5%
3) Time: 1000 hours [Frequency: 0hr, 24hrs, 48hrs, 72hrs, 96hrs, 168hrs, 240hrs, 480hrs, 720hrs, 1000hrs]
4) Samples: Parts for AF and AW30 (See Figure 1.)
• Part descriptions: 4 parts (1) Body (2) Drain cock (3) Small screw for level gauge (4) Bonnet screw
•Types: 2 Types A) Standard B) Special X480
(Coated with epoxy resin [External metal parts are made of SUS])
• Refer to Table 1 for part materials and treatments. *Quantity; 2 pieces for each
2. Test Results Table 1 Salt spray resistance test results
Body
Screw
Drain Cock
Standard
X480 Epoxy Resin Coating
Standard
X480 Stainless Steel
Standard
X480 Stainless Steel
Figure 1
1
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
Standard
Special X480
Standard
Special X480
Standard
Special X480
Standard
Special X480
Material: Die Cast Aluminum
Treatment: Platinum Coating
Material: Die Cast Aluminum
Treatment: Platinum & Epoxy Coating
Material: Die Cast Aluminum
Treatment: Zinc Chromate
Rusted in 480hrs
Part of coating swelled
Not rusted in 1000hrs
Part of coating swelled
Rusted in 24hrs
Not rusted in 1000hrs
Not rusted in 1000hrs
Not rusted in 1000hrs
Rusted in 24hrs
Rusted in 24hrs
Material: Steel
Treatment: Zinc Chromate
Material: Steel
Treatment: Nickel Plating
Material: SUS
Material: SUS
Material: SUS
Body
Drain cock2
3
Cross recessed
round head
screw for metal
bowl with level
gauge
Self-tapping
screw for AR
and AW bonnet
4
No.
Description
Type
Material & Treatment
Results
2
3
1
4
Caution! To ensure the safest possible operation of this product, please be sure to read thoroughly
the “Safety Instructions” in our “Best Pneumatics” catalog before use.
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