Derrick Requirements
DESIGN CRITERIA:
Specifications set forth by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) are utilized as a minimum.
WELDING CODE:
Specifications set forth by the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1. are utilized.
QUALITY CRITERIA:
Specifications set forth by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) are utilized.
INSPECTION:
During the manufacture of each Pemco mast, continual inspections occur. Each inspection is performed by a minimum of four of the following:
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Engineering Department |
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Quality Control Inspector |
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Sales |
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Independent Inspector |
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Fabrication Foreman |
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Plant Supervisor |
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Paint Shop Foreman |
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PEMCO FABRICATION INSPECTIONS:
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Mast Record Sheets |
Correct production drawings | |
Correct grade, quality of material | |
Record mill test reports & heat numbers of material | |
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Mast Shop Check List |
Check dimensions per drawings | |
Square is 90° & Straight is 1/8” over 100 feet | |
Saw cut material, 90% of the mast is assembled with saw cut material to assure proper fit | |
Gauge of each section | |
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Mast Check List |
Items as per Record Sheet | |
Hydraulic System | |
Latch Mechanism | |
Stabilizer – Scope Cylinder | |
Tubing Board | |
Rod Board | |
Crown – Sheaves | |
Base | |
Paint | |
Miscellaneous | |
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Independent Inspection |
X-Ray – ASME VIII main leg splices | |
Magnetic Particle Inspection | |
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Paint Work |
All pieces are sand blasted to SP-10 | |
All pieces are primed with a zinc rich epoxy – ester primer (standard) or as specified by customer | |
All pieces are top coated with Dupont Imron, PPG Del Fleet or as specified by customer | |
Inspection of each coating is performed via mill gauge and visual | |
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Final Assembly |
All components are assembled | |
All bearings and friction areas greased | |
Wire rope installed (Bridon American) | |
Paint touch up | |
Check list performed | |
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Records |
File kept per serial number | |
Customer and Purchase Order | |
Mast Record Sheet | |
Independent Inspections | |
Materials Record | |
List of Workmen | |
Notes (Order & Fabrication Changes, Shipping) | |
Installation item list | |
Photographic Record | |
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Material Storage |
All materials are stored indoors |