ASME BPVC Section II Part C

ASME Section II Part C – 2023 Edition – Specifications for Welding Rods, Electrodes and Filler Metals

ASME Section II Part C is a “Service Section” to the other BPVC Sections, providing material specifications for ferrous materials adequate for safety in the field of pressure equipment. These specifications contain requirements for chemical and mechanical properties, heat treatment, manufacture, heat and product analyses, and methods of testing. They are designated by SB numbers and are identical with or similar to those of specifications published by ASTM and other recognized national or international organizations.

What are the key changes for ASME BPVC Section II Part C 2023?

14 AWS specifications for arc welding electrodes, gas welding rods and other filler metals were adopted or updated into the 2023 edition:

SFA-5.5/SFA-5.5M
SFA-5.9/SFA-5.9M
SFA-5.10/SFA-5.10M
SFA-5.13/SFA-5.13M
SFA-5.16/SFA-5.16M
SFA-5.18/SFA-5.18M
SFA-5.20/SFA-5.20M
SFA-5.23/SFA-5.23M
SFA-5.24/SFA-5.24M
SFA-5.28/SFA-5.28M
SFA-5.29/SFA-5.29M
SFA-5.30/SFA-5.30M
SFA-5.31/SFA-5.31M
SFA-5.32/SFA-5.32M

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