The specification calls for the removal of dust before solvent cleaning by the use of a stiff bristle brush. Prior to paint application all surfaces should be assessed and treated in accordance with iso 8504. Rags and solvents must be replenished frequently to avoid spreading the contaminant rather than removing it. Sspcsp1 solvent cleaning this standard is the prerequisite to all other cleaning standards. It is intended that solvent cleaning be used prior to the application of paint and in conjunction with surface preparation methods specified for the.
If bearing assemblies are specified to be painted, first clean bearing assemblies of any surface contamination using su itable solvents according to sspc sp1, and then provide a near white metal blast cleaning according to sspcsp 10. The society for protective coatings surface preparation specification no. Solvents such as water, mineral spirits, xylol, toluol etc. Sspcsp2 hand tool cleaning hand tool cleaning refers to surface preparation that uses nonpower handheld tools to clean a steel surface. Nearwhite blast cleaning provides a greater degree of cleaning than commercial blast cleaning sspcsp 6nace no. Surface preparation before and after hand tool cleaning 4. Sspcsp6 commercial blast cleaning this standard requires the removal of all mill scale, rust and paint from. As the foundation for all sspc training conducted globally, they serve to ensure the highest degree of quality, productivity, and safety in the protective coatings industry. Sp5 or nace 1 white metal blast cleaning, 2007 sspc. The standards specify numerous methods for solvent cleaning. These must be cleaned off prior to applying any coatings. This document comes with our free notification service, good for the life of the document. Th e three sspc standards used on kansas bridges are as follows. Sspc9503 show complete document history how to order.
Steel structures painting council sspc publications. Students will gain a foundation of expertise in proper hand and power tool surface preparation methods, as well as brush and roller coating application. Surface preparation and paint application for power. All areas of coating defects andor corrosion shall be prepared in accordance with sspcsp 11 power tool cleaning to bare metal.
It is intended to aid the manufacturer, the consumer, and the general public. Oil or grease should be removed in accordance with sspc sp1 solvent cleaning. Solvent cleaning is a method for removing all visible oil, grease, soil, drawing and cutting compounds, and other soluble contaminants from steel surfaces. Hand tool cleaning is intended to remove all loose mill scale, rust, paint and other contaminants that may be detrimental to a coating application.
Surface preparation methods institute of corrosion. Sspc sp1 solvent cleaning pdf for protective coatings sspc and the national association of corrosion engineers international. One bound copy of the steel structures painting council, surface preparation specification, sspc sp1 solvent cleaning. Use clean solvent and clean rags or brushes for the. Brushoff blast cleaning is to be used for a defined degree of cleaning unpainted and painted steel surfaces prior to protective coating or lining systems.
Sspcsp 1 solvent cleaning pdf free download as pdf file. For the last immersion, use solvent which does not contain. This standard differs from sspc sp 15, commercial grade power tool cleaning, in that sspc sp 15 allows stains of rust, paint, or mill scale. Comparing surface prep standards sspcnace and iso 8501. Sspcsp3 power tool cleaning surf thomas industrial coatings painting a clean surface is imperative for the success of a coating system. Surface preparation standards system sspc codes nace cdn. Abrasive blastcleaning is the common term for all methods using abrasives that. They are developed through consensus collaboration of sspc technical committee.
Aug 10, 2016 sspc sp3 power tool cleaning surf thomas industrial coatings in the interest of making things a little clearer, below is a list of brief explanations of each standard, along with a visual illustration. Sspcsp3 power tool cleaning 3,966 3,947 3,670 3,860. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. The society for protective coatings sspc pa1 shop, field, and maintenance painting of steel sspc pa2 measurement of dry coating thickness with magnetic gages sspc sp1 solvent cleaning sspc sp10 nace no 2 nearwhite blastsspc qp3 certification program shop painting certification program coating manufacturer. Sspcsp1 solvent cleaning removal of all visible oil, grease, soil, drawing and cutting compounds, and other soluble contaminants from steel surfaces with. Joint surface preparation standard sspcsp 6nace no. Nearwhite blast cleaning is used when the objective is. Removal of loose rust, loose mill scale, and loose paint to degree specified, by hand chipping, scraping, sanding, and wire brushing.
Sspcsp 1 solvent cleaning removal of oil, grease, dirt, soil, salts and contaminants by cleaning with solvent, vapor, alkali, emulsion, or steam sspcsp 5 nace 1 white metal blast cleaning removal of all visible rust, mill scale, paint, and foreign matter by blast cleaning by wheel or nozzle dry or wet using sand, grit or shot. Sspc is a 501 c3 nonprofit organization focused on the protection and preservation of concrete, steel, and other industrial and marine structures and surfaces through the use of highperformance, protective, marine and industrial coatings. If oxidation has occurred between blasting and application of interzinc 52, the surface should be reblasted to the specified visual standard. There are many di sspcsp16 brushoff blast cleaning of nonferrous metals.
After solvent cleaning, dust is to be removed by either blowing off with clean dry air or vacuum cleaning. Sspc sp1 solvent cleaning this standard is the prerequisite to all other cleaning standards. This standard differs from sspcsp 15, commercial grade power tool cleaning, in that sspcsp 15 allows stains of rust, paint, or mill scale. Jan 09, 2020 sspc surface preparation guide, the following sections only. This standard differs from sspcsp 3, power tool cleaning, in that sspcsp 3 requires only the removal of loosely adherent materials, and does not require producing or retaining a surface profile. White metal blast cleaning, nearwhite blast cleaning, industrial blast cleaning, and brushoff blast cleaning are addressed in separate standards. Society for protective coatings cleaning standards. One bound copy of the most current steel structures painting council pictorial standards, sspcvis 1, guide and reference photographs for steel surfaces prepared by dryabrasive blast cleaning. Other sspc surface preparation documents in this volume 12. Commercial blast cleaning provides a greater degree of cleaning than industrial blast cleaning sspcsp 14 nace no. Sspcsp1 is a procedure for removing detrimental foreign matter such as oil, grease, soil. The specification lists several different ways in which.
Sspcsp1 is a requirement for surface preparation that removes contaminants from steel surfaces. Oil or grease should be removed in accordance with sspcsp1 solvent cleaning. If oxidation has occurred between blasting and application of interzinc 52, the surface should be. The most common method and the least effective is washing with soap, water and a rag. You can purchase the full standard from sspc by clicking here. The society for protective coatings surface preparation standard no. Sspcsp1 solvent cleaning the method of solvent cleaning is intended to remove all visible oil, grease, soil, drawing and cutting compounds, and all other soluble contaminants from steel surfaces. This specification is a way to approach surface preparation, which promotes longer coating life on industrial equipment. Removal of oil, grease, dirt, soil, salts, and contaminants by cleaning with solvent, vapor, alkali, emulsion, or steam. We were able to record more than satisfactory 1,000 psi adhesion to metal in all of the samples that were tested. Sspc sp3 power tool cleaning sspc sp5 white metal blast sspc sp1 solvent clean with rust sspc. Epoxy all surfaces to be coated should be clean, dry and free from contamination. Sspc sp3 power tool cleaning 3,966 3,947 3,670 3,860.
Sspc sp1 solvent cleaning st 2 sspc sp2 hand tool cleaning st 3 sspc sp3 power tool cleaning sa 1 sspc sp7 brushoff blast cleaning sa 2 sspc sp6 commercial blast cleaning sa 2 12 sspc sp10 near white blast cleaning sa 3 sspc sp5 white metal blast cleaning detailed definitions of the above can be obtained. This specification covers the requirements for the solvent cleaning of steel surfaces. Sspc sp6 commercial blast cleaning this standard requires the removal of all mill scale, rust and paint from. Acceptable methods include brushing, blow off with clean, dry air, or vacuum cleaning. Sspc 5 fill out and sign printable pdf template signnow. Provide a near white metal blast cleaning to steel surfaces to be painted according to sspcsp10. Abrasive blast cleaning abrasive blast clean to a minimum of sspcsp6 or sa2. Sspcsp1 historical revision information solvent cleaning sspcsp1 2004 edition superseded see the following. Sspc sp5 white metal blast to sspc sp1 solvent clean with rust. Sspc is the leading source of information on surface preparation, coating selection, coating. The solvent cleaning process uses an organic solvent that is either wiped or sprayed on the steel to remove dirt, oil, grease, and other contaminants from the. Sspctr 2nace 6g198, joint technical report on wet abrasive blast cleaning 12. Painting a clean surface is imperative for the success of a coating system.
This standard differs from sspc sp 3, power tool cleaning, in that sspc sp 3 requires only the removal of loosely adherent materials, and does not require producing or retaining a surface profile. Cgsb swedish standard british standard solvent clean sspc. Visible deposits of oil, grease and dirt must be spot cleaned prior to abrasive blast cleaning. We will discuss some of these factors, the sspctu 1 document surface. Sspc sp1 is a requirement for surface preparation that removes contaminants from steel surfaces. Sp1 requires the removal of all grease and oil contamination from the steel.
It is intended that solvent cleaning be used prior to the application of paint and in conjunction with surface preparation methods specified for the removal of rust, mill scale, or paint. Inorganic compounds such as chlorides, sulfates, weld flux, rust and mill scale are not removed by cleaning with organic solvents. Sspc sp 1 solvent cleaning is a specification that the society for protective coatings sspc has placed in order to prevent premature coating failure. Sspc standards standards, technology reports, guides, and qualification procedures are the cornerstones of the sspc mission. Inorganic zinc rich silicate all surfaces to be coated should be clean, dry and free from contamination. Abrasive blast cleaning abrasive blast clean to sa2. Sspcsp 1 november 1, 1982 editorial changes september 1, 2000 sspc. Oils used in various cutting and drilling machines are deposited on the steel. Sspcsp 1 solvent cleaning is a specification that the society for protective coatings sspc has placed in order to prevent premature coating failure. Sspcsp 2 st 2 hand tool cleaning a method of preparing steel surfaces by the use of nonpower hand tools. Sp 1 is a prerequisite to the other sspc abrasive blasting specifications.
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