Part AS

MARKING, STAMPING, REPORTS,

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Article S-1 Contents and Method of Stamping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267

AS-100 Required Marking for Vessels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
AS-100.1 Units of Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
AS-101 Methods of Marking Vessels With Two or More Independent
Chambers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
AS-101.1 If Markings Are Grouped in One Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
AS-101.2 If Each Independent Chamber Is Marked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
AS-110 Application of Stamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
AS-120 Part Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
AS-130 Nameplate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
AS-131 Stamping of Nameplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
AS-132 Attachment of Nameplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268

Article S-2 Obtaining and Using Code Stamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269

AS-200 Code Stamps Bearing Official Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
AS-201 Application for Authorization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
AS-202 Issuance of Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
AS-203 Inspection Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
AS-204 Quality Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
AS-205 Evaluation for Authorization and Reauthorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
AS-206 Code Construction Before Receipt of Certificate of Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270

Article S-3 Report Forms and Maintenance of Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

AS-300 Manufacturer’s Data Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
AS-300.1 Units of Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
AS-301 Distribution and Filing of Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
AS-310 Partial Data Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
AS-320 Maintenance of Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

Article S-4 Special Requirements for Layered Vessels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273

AS-400 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
AS-410 Stamping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
AS-420 Manufacturer’s Data Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273

Figures
AS-100.1 Official Symbol for Stamp to Denote The American Society of
Mechanical Engineers’ Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
AS-131.1 Form of Stamping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268

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CONTENTS AND METHOD OF STAMPING
AS-100 REQUIRED MARKING FOR
VESSELS
Each pressure vessel to which the Code symbol is
applied shall be marked with the following:
(a) the official Code symbol, as shown in Fig. AS-
100.1;
(b) name of the Manufacturer of the pressure vessel,
preceded by “certified by”;
(c) design pressure,1,2 psi, at coincident tempera-
ture, °F;
(d) minimum design metal temperature;
(e) Manufacturer’s serial number;
(f) year built.
AS-100.1 Units of Measurement. The units of mea-
surement shall be in accordance with AG-151.
AS-101 Methods of Marking Vessels With
Two or More Independent Chambers
Either of the following arrangements may be used
in marking vessels having two or more independent
pressure chambers designed for the same or different
operating conditions. Each detachable chamber shall
be marked so as to identify it positively with the
combined unit.
AS-101.1 If Markings Are Grouped in One Loca-
tion. The markings may be grouped in one location
on the vessel, provided they are arranged so as to
indicate clearly the data applicable to each chamber,
including the maximum differential pressure for the
common elements, when this pressure is less than the
higher pressure in the adjacent chambers.
AS-101.2 If Each Independent Chamber Is
Marked. The complete required marking may be applied
to each independent pressure chamber, provided addi-
1
When a vessel is expected to operate at more than one pressure
and temperature condition, other values of coincident pressure and
design temperature may be added (see Table AD-120.1).
2
Not required on parts for which the parts manufacturer does not
prepare a Manufacturer’s Design Report.
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FIG. AS-100.1 OFFICIAL SYMBOL FOR STAMP TO
DENOTE THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF
MECHANICAL ENGINEERS’ STANDARD
tional marking, such as stock space, jacket, tubes, or
channel box, is used to indicate clearly to which
chamber the data apply.
AS-110 APPLICATION OF STAMP
(a) The Manufacturer who completes the fabrication
of the vessel shall have a valid Certificate of Authoriza-
tion for the use of the Code symbol. The Code symbol
shall be applied by the Manufacturer only with the
acceptance of the Inspector. Such application of the
Code symbol, together with final certification in accord-
ance with the rules of this Division, shall confirm that
all applicable Code requirements have been fulfilled.
(b) Except as provided in (c) below, the Code symbol
shall be applied after the hydrostatic test or pneu-
matic test.
(c) The Code symbol may be preapplied to a name-
plate. The nameplate may be attached to the vessel
after the final fabrication and examination sequence
but before the hydrostatic test or pneumatic test, pro-
vided the procedure for sequence of stamping is de-
scribed in the Manufacturer’s accepted Quality Control
System.
AS-120 PART MARKING
Parts of pressure vessels for which Partial Data
Reports are required in AS-310 shall be marked by
the parts manufacturer with the following:
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(a) the official Code symbol shown in Fig. AS-100.1

above the word “Part”;
(b) name of the Manufacturer of the pressure vessel, Certified by
preceded by the words “certified by”;
(Name of Manufacturer)
(c) Manufacturer’s serial number;
(d) design pressure,3 psi, at coincident tempera- psi at °F
(Design pressure)
ture, °F.
This requirement does not apply to such items as °F
(Min. design metal temperature)
handhole covers, manhole covers, and accessories.
HT (if postweld
heat treated) (Manufacturer’s serial number)

AS-130 NAMEPLATE
(a) The marking required in AS-100 shall be applied
to a separate nameplate permanently attached to the
vessel. The nameplate shall be located within 30 in.
(762 mm) of the vessel and shall be attached by suitable
means. Removal shall require the willful destruction
of the nameplate or its attachment system.
(1) Nameplates may be attached by either welding,
brazing, or soldering.
(2) Nameplates may be attached by tamper-
resistant mechanical fasteners of suitable metal con-
struction.
(3) Nameplates may be attached with pressure-
sensitive acrylic adhesive systems, provided that, in
addition to the requirements of this paragraph, those
of Appendix 23 are met.
The marking shall not be stamped directly on the
vessel, except that steel stamping shall be permitted
on the head section of vessels over 1⁄2 in. (13 mm)
thick having 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) greater thickness than the
design requirements for the head; such stamping shall
be done with “low stress” stamps as commercially
available (see AF-102.1).
(b) An additional nameplate may be installed on the
skirt, supports, jacket, or other permanent attachment
to a vessel. All data on the additional plate, including
3
Not to be included on parts for which the parts manufacturer does
not prepare a Manufacturer’s Design Report.
(Year built)
FIG. AS-131.1 FORM OF STAMPING
the Code symbol, shall be cast, etched, or stamped
and this marking need not be witnessed by the Inspector.
The additional nameplate shall be marked “duplicate.”
AS-131 Stamping of Nameplate
The Code symbol and the Manufacturer’s serial
number shall be stamped on the nameplate, but the
other required data may be stamped, etched, cast, or
impressed thereon. The data shall be in characters not
less than 5⁄32 in. (4 mm) high. The arrangement shall
be substantially as shown in Fig. AS-131.1.
AS-132 Attachment of Nameplate
If the nameplate is marked before it is affixed to
the vessel, the Manufacturer shall ensure that the name-
plate with the correct marking has been applied to the
vessel to which it applies and the Inspector shall satisfy
himself that this has been done. The nameplate shall
be permanently attached by a method which will not
affect the integrity of the vessel (see AF-102.1 and
AF-670).

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