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GENERAL SURFACE PROTECTION AND

PAINTING SPECIFICATION

Rev. Description Draft Checked Approved

First issue M.Liotti M.Liotti E.Concetti

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29.08.2018 29.08.2018 29.08.2018
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INDEX
1. Scope
2. References
3. Surfaces to be painted
4. Surfaces not to be painted
5. Surface preparation
6. Paint management, handling and preparation
7. Application conditions
8. Paint application method
9. Painting repairs
10. Corrosion protection other than painting
11. Inspection and testing
ATTACHMENT #1 – Blasting abrasives data sheet
ATTACHMENT #2 – Paint data sheets
ATTACHMENT #3 – Painting schedule
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1. Scope

This document describes the standard adopted by CONCETTI for surface protection and painting
specification. If not otherwise stated, it applies only to the equipment directly built and supplied by Concetti.
Sub-vendor items will generally be painted according to sub-vendor standards.

2. References

Unless otherwise specified, the latest version of the listed standards will be applied.
ISO 2178 Non-magnetic coatings on magnetic substrates -- Measurement of coating thickness -- Magnetic
method
ISO 2409 - Paints and varnishes -- Cross-cut test
ISO 2808 - Paints and varnishes -- Determination of film thickness
ISO 4624 - Paints and varnishes -- Pull-off test for adhesion
ISO 8501-1 - Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products -- Visual
assessment of surface cleanliness -- Part 1: Rust grades and preparation grades of uncoated steel
substrates and of steel substrates after overall removal of previous coatings
ISO 1461 - Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles -- Specifications and test
methods
RAL F2 color fan
European Scale of Rusting Degree
ISO 4628-1÷6 Paints and Varnishes – Evaluation of degradation of Paint Coatings – Designation of
intensity, quantity and size of common types of defect

3. Surfaces to be painted
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Concetti shop protection and painting system is generally applied on the single parts before the assembly
of the equipment.
If not otherwise stated, carbon steel surfaces will be painted, with the exception of the machined surface,
coupling surfaces, threaded and precision holes, gasket contact surfaces. These surfaces, or other surfaces
which are normally not painted, but require protection during transportation and construction, shall be
protected with a coating of rust preventive compound.
Structural carbon steel will be painted with the same painting procedure and system of the mechanical parts.
Zinc electroplating, copper, brass and their alloys will be avoided when technically possible. The use of
aluminum will be reduced as technically practical. Aluminum and other non-corrosion resistant surfaces, if
any, will be protected according to the system detailed in Painting Schedule.
On sub-vendor equipment such as motors, vacuum pumps, fans, instruments, electrical equipment,
transformers, electrical enclosures and valve’s accessory parts the protective paint system selection will be
made according to sub-vendor’s protective coating system if not otherwise specified.

4. Surfaces not to be painted

The following surfaces are NOT to be painted for protection against corrosion, unless otherwise specified:
- All stainless steel types and all nichel alloys steels. SS metal sheets will be supplied with grade 2B surface
finish, and they will not be surface treated anymore.
- Surface of aluminum, brass, copper and their alloys if anticorrosion treatment is previously applied.
- Galvanized or metalized surfaces
- Cathode protected surfaces
- Plastics or wood, rubber, polymeric materials
- Bearings
- Screws, bolts and nuts
- Inside surface of threaded and precision holes
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- Coupling shafts.
- Glass, tile or other ceramic surfaces
- Nameplates or identification tags of any kind
- Flange faces or other machined contact surfaces
- Valve stems, motor shafts and such other moving parts in order not to impair their
free movement.
- Tripping mechanism, movable lineage on equipment, grease fittings, any such surfaces on equipment that
are normally lubricated or have close working tolerances.
- Gasket contact surfaces
- Machined surfaces
- Lubrication fittings
- Exposed linkages and mechanical guides or sliding surfaces
- Light bulbs, enclosures and reflectors

5. Surface preparation

Dry abrasive blasting techniques will be used for surface preparation. The abrasive quality is according to
the technical data sheet given in Attachment #1.
Blasting is performed in a dedicated cubicle to prevent unintended damaging to other machinery or
equipment in the surroundings.
Compressed air for spraying and blasting will be technically oil, water and dust free. Maximum available air
pressure is 8 bar(g).
Prior to surface preparation, all visible defects such as fins, burrs and sharp edges will be removed.
All rough welds, burrs, weld spatters, indentations, and all other sharp surface projections shall be ground
smooth prior to further surface preparation. Steel and fabrication defect such as spatters, scabs, sharp
edges and etc, before or after blast cleaning shall be repaired prior to painting.
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All blast cleaned surfaces shall be primed before visually detectable cleanliness degree degradation occurs.
If visible cleanliness degree degradation occurs, the metal surfaces affected shall be slightly re-blasted and
where necessary washed to remove rust blooming and accumulation of soluble salts.
The abrasive used in manual blast cubicles in which the abrasive is recovered, screened and re-used shall
be a mixture of steel grit and steel shot able to produce the required visual surface profile condition.
The abrasive mixture shall be replenished using new and worn abrasive so as to produce a consistent
profile.
Abrasive blast cleaning employing sand as abrasive media shall not be permitted.
Cleaning after blasting will be done by air blowing and manual cloth cleaning.
The items not to be painted shall be shielded and protected to prevent damage during surface preparation
and paint material application operations. Blasted surfaces will be painted within six hours.
Care shall be taken to ensure the quality of prepared surface does not deteriorate before the application of
the paint.

6. Paint material management, handling and preparation

Paints shall be delivered to Concetti in the original packing, bearing the manufacturer's name, batch number
and brand.
Painting materials will be stored in a well-ventilated room, free from excessive heat or direct sun rays. Room
temperature will normally range between +5°C and +40°C. In any case painting material storage will comply
with requirements stated in the applicable data sheets. Intermixing of products of different supplier is
excluded.
Paint manufacturer's recommendations for paint application such as surface preparation, drying time and
temperature shall be adhered to.
Preferred painting materials are detailed in Attachment #2
Paint colors, if not otherwise stated or agreed, will be according to the table given in Painting Schedule
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7. Application conditions

Painting process, if not otherwise stated, will be done at room condition, at the typical site condition of
Vendor's facilities. The painting process is performed in a dedicated area. No HVAC system and humidity
control is generally foreseen. Weather statistics show that condensating conditions are normally never
reached in the room conditions.
The normal temperature range is +10°C / + 40°C
The normal humidity range is 30-90%. In any case surface preparation and painting shall not be undertaken
in conditions which are favorable to surface condensation or when surface condensation is likely to occur.
Print will not be applied on wet or damp surfaces, or when there is risk for such a condition to happen (e.g.
Low temperature with high humidity).
Application will be performed only after all thermal treatment and inspection procedures (e.g. NDE) (if any)
are applied to the materials to be painted.
Storage and drying of painted parts is done at room conditions indoor, in a weather protected area of
Concetti facilities.

8. Paint application methods

Powder coating will be applied. The powder will be sprayed with a suitable air gun. Powder adhesion to the
surfaces will be based on electrostatic effect.
Paint materials shall be applied by the paint manufacturer’s recommended method. In case of different
method should be applied, prior manufacturer's approval will be asked for.
Materials, gauge and air pressure on the spray guns shall be regulated to achieve optimum atomization of
the paint with the lowest possible pressures to avoid spray ricochet from the surface being painted.
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Overlapping horizontal and vertical passes shall be made for each spray coat to obtain uniform application.
Particular care shall be exercised to ensure that a uniform, complete coat is applied.
Coats of paints shall be uniformly applied without sags, runs, spots, damage or contamination, such
irregularities shall be immediately removed and the affected area brought back to the acceptable paint film
quality.
Each coat of paint shall be in the proper state before the application of the succeeding coat.
Coatings which have weathered shall be thoroughly inspected and actions taken if deemed necessary, prior
to application of further coats to prevent intercoat adhesion problems.
Full precaution shall be paid to keep prime coat in good condition.
To minimize intercoat contamination, succeeding coats shall be applied with a minimum time lapse.
Painting shall be carefully done at all edges, corners, crevices, rivets, welds, and other complex shapes,
because those parts are apt to rust.
Painting shall be carefully done in such a way as to give a coating free from lifting,loose of adhesion,
discoloration, and finished to uniform film thickness.
The applied film thickness (FT) over any square meter shall have average readings that are not less than
specified Nominal Film Thickness (NFT), and complying with the “80/20” rule, so at least 80% of total
readings taken are to be not less than specified NFT and the remainder 20% of total reading taken, are to
be not lower than 0,8 x NFT.
The wet film thickness is normally not checked. The dry film thickness of individual coats shall never exceed
the manufacturers recommended maximum thickness.

9. Painting repairs

Areas where primer is damaged or unprimed shall be spot cleaned by means of power tool brush cleaning
or hand tool cleaning. The same primer as that specified in the shop shall be used for re-priming or priming
unprimed areas.
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Primers shall be applied in 1 coat to at least the specified minimum dry film thickness. Where primer
thickness has not been attained, the area shall be recoated to the proper thickness.
Spot cleaning and retouching of painted areas abraded or otherwise damaged during shipping and/or
erection, shall be Concetti responsibility. Touch-up material shall compatible to the shop applied coat.
Touch-up will be manually done by brushing or spraying wet type paint.
Painting repairs shall be done when there are developments of any detrimental film irregularities, such as
loose, cracked, brittle, non-adherent paint or discoloration.
Inadequate film thickness shall require the further application of an additional complete coat over the whole
area until the dry film thickness is sufficient to meet specified nominal.
If during inspections, painting defects (such as dripping, blistering, mud-cracking, over thickness, dry spray,
pinholes and roughness) or conditions of preparation, thickness, etc. not conform to the requirements would
be ascertained, faulty surfaces will be brought back to the acceptability degree.

10. Corrosion protection other than painting

Exposed surface that couldn’t be painted, will be protected with corrosion inhibitor agents. They will be
applied by brushing or spraying, and they will not be removed or repainted, unless required for coupling with
other parts of equipment.
Bolts and nuts will be zinc coated, according to manufacturer’s standard, or made in stainless steel.
Selection of bolt type will be according to project specifications.
In case of aggressive environment, components that are not resistant to corrosion will be protected
according to system detailed in Painting Schedule.

11. Inspection and testing

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The following inspections and testing will be performed on a random/sample base:

- Visual examination of surface preparation
- Check of the painting cycle documentation to be applied to the materials
- Visual check of surface wetness/dampness prior to application
- Visual examination of appearance and uniformity of the painted surfaces after each coat
- Visual examination of the painted surfaces
- Check of dried film thickness with non-destructive techniques
- Check of adhesion
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ATTACHMENT #1 – BLASTING ABRASIVES DATASHEETS

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ATTACHMENT #2 – PAINT DATASHEETS

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ATTACHMENT #3 – PAINTING SCHEDULE

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NAME OF PAINT
PARTS MAX PRIMER
INSULATION SURFACE
NAME TO BE OPERATING REMARK
YES OR NO PREPARATION PRIMER INTERMEDIATE FINISH INTERMEDIATE
PRINTED TEMP.( C )
FINISH
AKZO NOBEL AKZO NOBEL
INTERPON 100 INTERPON 100 Primer 40 microns
Mechanical parts
40°C NO SA 2-1/2 AL807I EX CAR N/A MD615L Intermediate N/A
Steelworks and frames
GREY 7001CA 20G Colour RAL 7040 – Finish 150 microns
CL TR Grey

ICR ICR
Non corrosion resistant parts - Primer 40 microns
FAW04N1338 Polyuretanic 2K
excluded machined parts, 40°C NO N/A Intermediate N/A (*)
Acryprimer WB 2K WPS01 PURCOAT WB
axles etc.) Finish 40 microns
RAL 7004 2KRAL 5010 – Blue

Oven firex epoxy powder - According to manufactuer's standard procedure

Protection fences posts 40°C NO 65 - 80 microns
RAL 1007 – Chrome Yellow

Oven firex epoxy powder - According to manufactuer's standard procedure

Protection fences nets 40°C NO 65 - 80 microns
RAL 9005 – Jet black

(*) Water based spray cycle