Geoff B Associates

Susceptibility of material grades 316 & 316(L), has been aggravated by a reduction in  molybdenum content of commonly available materials. 

• The acceptable molybdenum content range for grades 316 & 316(L) is 2 – 3%.
• Manufacturing  prior to the 1990s  generally had Mo content ~ 2.5%. 
• However as charge selection and steelmaking controls have improved, to minimse costs the Mo content has been reduced to the specified minimum ~ >2.0%.
• Resulting in a reduced PREN (Pitting Resistance Equivalent Number) and inferior corrosion performance.

• RCC-M technical reference specifications are in two major groups; (a) part procurement specifications and (b) product procurement                    specifications. In ASME, only product procurement specifications are provided.
• RCC-M allows manufacturers to use the personnel certification systems in their own country.
• RCC-M includes a ‘welding data package’ containing all the procedures that apply to the manufacture of a given component.
• RCC-M requires that the documentation package includes shop travellers.
• ASME accreditation provides uniformity of acceptance and a great reliability on the assurance of product quality. RCC-M relies on regulatory oversight and technical qualification.

A Quality Management System, focusing on processes and customer satisfaction, which is equally applicable to service and manufacturing businesses.

A Quality Management System gives your organisation specific benefits:

• Improved product, process and service quality.
• Increased customer satisfaction levels.
• Improved productivity and less waste.
• A competitive advantage.
• A clear demonstration of commitment to quality.
• Supplier of choice – a requirement for doing business

An Environmental Management System can help you demonstrate to your business stakeholders that you can identify, prioritise and manage the environmental impact with specific benefits to your organisation:

All organisations can apply and benefit from this standard.  Especially if you wish to work with organisations or customers who value green approaches to operations.

• Commitment – evaluating your businesses environmental impact
• Better use of your resources - which can keep your costs down
• Reputation -
• Supplier of choice – a requirement for doing business

The standard provides a systematic approach to identifying hazards, which can be reduced or eliminated.

An Occupational Health and Safety Management System gives your organisation specific benefits:

• Reduce risks - a healthier working environment, fewer accidents, less employee illness and lost time.
• Improved staff morale - reductions in liability claims and lower insurance premiums.
• Credibility –
• Supplier of choice - when certification to OHSAS 18001 is a contractual requirement.