Sunday, December 3, 2023

[MW:34668] CLARIFICATION FOR REFEREEING SSPC PA 2

Dear Experts,

 

While checking the DFT of finished painting on pipe spool which required DFT range of minimum 275 microns to maximum 400 microns as per the client specification and standard, we encountered some individual gauge reading 253, 221, 237, 249, 252, 239 microns and average of some spot reading 246 microns which are less than minimum range 275 microns,

 

As an inspector I haven't accepted this less DFT but the equipment manufacture refuse to accept my observation and applies plus or minus 20% to minimum required thickness.

Kindly advise is plus or minus 20% as per SSPC PA 2, can be applied to this minimum 275 and maximum 400 microns, when a minimum and maximum DFT prescribed in the client Specification.

 

Looking forward your reply and support and share your opinion and experience in this regards.

 

With thanks and best regards,

Mohammed Ismail
Inspection Engineer – Mechanical

Mobile: +966 54 609 1604

Email: mohammedismail.mechinsp01@gmail.com & ismail.design@gmail.com

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

 

 

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