NACE No. 12/AWS C2.23M/SSPC-CS 23.

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Specification for the Application of Thermal Spray
Coatings (Metallizing) of Aluminum, Zinc, and
Their Alloys and Composites for the Corrosion
Protection of Steel

SSPC-SP 1
UV light Test/ Solvent evaporation test to confirm
Degreasing solvent free surface.
Compressed air shall be checked for oil & moisture
Air Test presence as Per ASTM D 4285.
Surface profile Min 70 1. NACE No 2 Near white metal finish,
µm verify using SSPC VIS 1.
2.Steel surface temp at least 3°C above dew point,
RH should be below 80%.
3.Angular Profile Measurement ASTM D 4417
Method C Replica tape. one measurement every 10
to 20 m2.
4.Clear cello tape test to confirm absence of dust as
per ISO 8502-3
5. Method for testing Soluble salts as ISO 8502-6
and ISO 8502-9.
Masking 1. All fit & function surfaces
2.Overspary control areas
3. Areas not to be TSC
Blasting Media ( Should 1. Copper Slag, Size G16 to G 24,
be free from oil 2.Blasting media Selection as per As per SSPC AB1.
contamination, sodium 3. Salt in Blasting media Contamination measured
chloride, sulphur salts) As per ASTM D 4940.

JCR Job control Record As per NACE No 12 Appendix B

JRS Job reference 1.Is a job site pass/fail test coupon, Required at
standard beginning of each work shift.
Size 18"X18"X0.25" 2. Shall be provided & prepared by TSC applicator.
3. Made with actual field equipment & process
parameters.
4. Tensile Bond test as per ASTM D 4541 ( Refer Fig
5, NACE No 12).
Min Tensile Bond Required Zn 3.45 Mpa ( 500 psi)
Bend Test Table 4 NACE No 12,
Test Coupon 1.Is a job site pass/fail test coupon, Required at
50x100to200x1.3mm beginning of each work shift.
2. No peeling Crack or peeling with lifting
Holding Period 1. Time Between completion of blasting &
completion of thermal spraying should be max 6
hours.
2. 25to50 µm flash coat of TSC may be applied
within 6 hr of completing blasting to extend hold
period for more 4 hr
2. If Rust bloom appears within 6 hr window
reblasting required
TSC application 1. TSC Wire feedstock material & thickness as per
AWS C2.18, C2.25 or ASTM B 833
2. Spray gun perpendicular stand off 150to200 mm,
spray width 75 to 150 mm( Table D1 NACE NO 12),
Spray gung angle 30° to perpendicular.
2. TSC Thickness 100 to 150 µm, ( Measurement as
per SSPC PA 2 Type 2). Five reading in one line in 10
to 20 m2.
3.one portable tensile bond test shall be made
every 50m2.
4.TSC thickness shall be applied in several Crossing
passes, gives greater strength
Sealer + Top Coat All paints applied according to SSPC PA1 & TDS,
1.Heat resistant silicone alkyd aluminium paint or
equivalent sealant if operating temp greater than
80 °C
2. Sealer thin coat of 38 µm thick that is absorbed
into pores of TSC. Should be applied within 8 hr
after TSC.
3. Top Coat Should be 50 µm Which is compatible
with Sealer.
Reference Codes and Standards

The following codes and standards (latest issue) apply:

ASTM B 833, Standard Specification for Zinc Wire for Thermal Spraying (Metallizing).
ASTM C 633, Test Method for Adhesive/Cohesive Strength of Flame Sprayed
Coatings.
ASTM D 4285, Method for Indicating Oil or Water in Compressed Air.
ASTM D 4417, Test Method for Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blasted
Steel.
NACE Standard RP0287, Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Abrasive Blast
Cleaned Steel Surfaces Using a Replica Tape.
ASTM D 4541, Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coating Using Portable Adhesion
Testers.
ANSI/AWS C2.18, Guide for the Protection of Steel with Thermal Spray Coatings
of Aluminum, Zinc, and Their Alloys and Composites.
NACE No. 12/AWS C2.23M/SSPC-CS 23.00, Specification for the Application of
Thermal Spray Coatings (Metallizing) of Aluminum, Zinc, and Their Alloys
and Composites for the Corrosion Protection of Steel.
SSPC Publication, The Inspection of Coatings and Linings: A Handbook of Basic
Practice for Inspectors, Owners, and Specifiers.
SSPC-AB 1, Mineral and Slag Abrasives.
SSPC-AB 3, Ferrous Metallic Abrasives.
SSPC-PA 1, Shop, Field, and Maintenance Painting of Steel.
SSPC-PA 2, Measurement of Dry Coating Thickness with Magnetic Gages.
NACE No. 1/SSPC-SP 5, White Metal Blast Cleaning.
NACE No. 2/SSPC-SP 10, Near-White Metal Blast Cleaning.
SSPC-VIS 1, Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by
Dry Abrasive Blast Cleaning.