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Here you can find questions and answers regarding IMDS content and usage in several categories. To see the content of each category and to read the answer to a question, please click on the category/question to expand the content.
 

You find OEM-specific IMDS documentation for suppliers in the Help category "OEM Specific Information" (no longer under FAQ).

 

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How can fastener surfaces be calculated?

Is there any information on the conversion to CrVI-free coatings for screws?

 

  How can fastener surfaces be calculated?

The surface is necessary for the calculation of the weight of coatings. The attached Excel sheet will facilitate the calculation of fastener surfaces for IMDS.

 

  Is there any information on the conversion to CrVI-free
       coatings for screws?

The German Assiociation "Deutscher Schraubenverband e.V." collected information for its members for the conversion to CrVI-free coatings for screws: Conversion to Cr(VI)-free coatings for screws.
 

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Download_UserManual

Here you can download the most recent IMDS User Manual.

Here you can download the User Manual in Czech language.

ELV and Annex

Where can I find the European ELV Directive and the latest version of Annex II?

Here you can download the EU ELV Directive 2000/53/EC (including the latest version of the Annex II, Version: 2023).

Here you can additionally find an IMDS Steering Committee document on the application changes for your support (Version: June 2016).