GUIDELINES FOR PROCUREMENT OF CAST STAINLESS STEELS FOR LARGE PUMPS AND VALVES FOR THE PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY

• This TIP is intended to assist mill engineers in procurement of high quality cast stainless steel pumps and valves, especially those of large size intended for critical services, where failure would pose unacceptable safety or production problems.
• The information is also useful in reviews and procurement of pumps and valves for less critical applications.
• Mill engineers should require the higher temperature solution anneal for all CF-3M, CF-8M, CG-3M, CG-8M pump and valve procurement for all services.

It Provides information on:

• Scope.
• Materials and alloy selection.
• Factors to consider in procurement.

Who will benefit:

• Quality Manager.
• Engineers.
• Maintenance Manager.
• Safety Manager.
• Supervisor.