SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 2/19/05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - August 2004)

SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Receiving Inspection of Flange Bolts (Studs, Machine Bolts
SAIC-L-2008 25-May-05 MECH-
and Washers)
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME
SAUDI ARAMCO USE ONLY
SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

A Document Review

Manufacturing & Testing Documentation has been submitted and Sch Q, Att. III
A1
conforms to the applicable SA-175 Form Para. 3.14

A Final Material Disposition Report has been submitted and has verified Sch Q, Att. III
A2
for completeness. Para. 3.14

Outstanding punch list items from pre-shipment inspections have been

Sch Q, Att III
A3 identified for tracking and addressed for follow-up action. Remaining
Para. 3.15
NCRs detail final disposition and resolution.

Materials are free from physical damages and missing or non-conforming

Sch Q
A4 items are identified, segregated or controlled and tracked within the
Para. 7.3.7
Quality system.

All materials are sourced from approved manufacturers in accordance

with SAES-L-101 and comply with the applicable Saudi Aramco and SAES-L-350
A5
Industry Specifications as confirmed through proper material Para. 6.2
identifications and certifications.

Certification documents of all bolting materials (bolts, studs, screws,

nuts, washers) shows acceptable results of chemical analysis, SAES-L-109
A6
macroetch examination (Carbon and Alloys), mechanical tests and any Section 12
heat treatment results as applicable

B Visual Inspection & Product ID/Marking

Each shipping unit is plainly marked as follows:

A) ASTM designation and grade
B) Size SAES-L-109
B1 C) Name and brand or trademark of the manufacturer Section 12,
D) Number of pieces ASTM Stds
E) P.O. Number
F) Country of Origin
Bolts, nuts and washers are visually checked in a clean area or
warehouse appropriate to ensure items are not fouled by sand and dust
or mixed together. Packaging is opened and the following checks are
performed to assure proper fastener quality: SAEP-351
A) Bolts, nuts and washers are the proper size and grade Para 4.2,
B2
B) Dimensions are checked and lengths are measured from first thread SAES-L-109,
to first thread. The lengths match specification lengths on Section 12
packaging/documents.
C) There is no physical damage to shanks or threads that affect bolt
assembly. The matching nuts spin freely on bolts and studs.

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SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 2/19/05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - August 2004)
SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Receiving Inspection of Flange Bolts (Studs, Machine Bolts
SAIC-L-2008 25-May-05 MECH-
and Washers)
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

Bolts, studs, screws and nuts are examined:

A) Bolts and studs have a workmanlike finish and have flat points that
are chamfered or rounded. Threads are not split or torn and visually SAES-L-109
B3
show evidence of good workmanship Section 12
B) Nuts have a workmanlike finish and are free of defects and scale-free
bright finish when specified.

Material received is listed in ASME B16.5 (Pipe Flanges and Flanged

Fittings) or ASME B16.47 Large Diameter Steel Flanges as follows:
A) High Strength Bolting:
• ASTM A193, Grades B7, B16
• ASTM A320, Grades L7, L7A, L7B, L7C, L43
• ASTM A354, Grades BC, BD
• ASTM A540, Grades B21, B22, B23, B24
B) Intermediate Strength Bolting:
ASTM A193, Grades B5, B6, B6X, B7M, B8 Class 2, B8C Class 2, B8M
SAES-L-109
B4 Class 2, B8T Class 2
Section 12
• ASTM A320, Grades B8 Class 2, B8C Class 2, B8F Class 2, B8M
Class 2, B8T Class 2
• ASTM A449
• ASTM A453 Grades 651, 660
C) Low Strength Bolting:
• ASTM A193, Grades B8, B8C, B8M, B8T (All Class 1), B8A, B8CA,
B8MA, B8TA
• ASTM A307 Grade B
• ASTM A320, Grades B8, B8C, B8M, B8T (All Class 1)

ASTM A193 Markings: (Carbon and Alloy Steel bolts for High
Pressure/Temp Service) Grade is marked at end of each stud or on the
head of bolt as follows:
• ASTM A193, Grades B7, B16, B5, B6, B6X are marked as such
• ASTM A193, Grades B7M (100% Hardness Test) is underlined marked
“B7M” (Perform Document Review to verify)
• ASTM A193, Grades B8, B8C, B8M B8T Class 1... Marked “B8”, “B8C”,
“B8M” & “B8T” SAES-L-109
B5
• ASTM A193, Grades B8A Class 1A ... Marked “B8A” Section 12
• ASTM A193, Grades B8CA Class 1A ... Marked “B8B”
• ASTM A193, Grades B8MA Class 1A ... Marked “B8D”
• ASTM A193, Grades B8TA Class 1A ... Marked “B8J”
• ASTM A193, Grades B8, B8C, B8M, B8T (Class 2) are marked “B8”
“B8C”, “B8M” & “B8T”
• Nuts from specification A 194 are used
• Washers with ferritic steel bolting conform to Specification F 436

ASTM A194 Markings: (Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for Bolts for High
Pressure/Temp Service) Nuts have manufacturer’s ID mark and
grade/process is marked on one face of the nut: • ASTM A194,
Grades 1, 2, 2H, 2HM, 3, 4, 4L, 6, 6F, 7, 7L, 7M, 8, 8C, 8M, 8T, 8F, 8P, SAES-L-109
B6
8N, 8MN, 8R, 8S, 8LN, 8MLN, 8MLCuN, 9C, 16 are marked exactly as Section 12
listed (underlined items are heat treated)
• Where Bar stock is machined, a Letter B will be stamped in addition to
grades listed above
ASTM A307 Markings: Grade B Bolting is used solely at Saudi Aramco
and all markings are located at end of each stud or on the head of bolt as
follows:
SAES-L-109
B7 • ASTM A307 Grades B is marked as “307B”
Section 12
• ASTM A563 Grade A, Heavy hex nuts are used
• ASTM A307 Grade A or C bolts are not used on the projects (Verify)
unless CSD approved

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SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 2/19/05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - August 2004)
SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Receiving Inspection of Flange Bolts (Studs, Machine Bolts
SAIC-L-2008 25-May-05 MECH-
and Washers)
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

For ASTM A320 Markings: (Low Temp Service alloy/steel bolting)

Grade is marked at end of each stud or on the head of bolt as
follows:
• ASTM A320, Grades L7, L7A, L7B, L7C, L43 are marked “L7”, “L7A”,
“L7B”, “L7C”, “L43”
• ASTM A320, Grades L7M (100% Hardness Tested) are marked “L7M”
(Document Review)
SAES-L-109
B8 • ASTM A320, Class 1 Grades B8, B8C, B8M, B8T are marked “B8”,
Section 12
“B8C”, “B8M”, “B8T”
• ASTM A320, Class 2 Grades (strain hardened) B8, B8C, B8F, B8M,
B8T are marked as shown with underlined grade.
• Nuts from materials that have been impact tested are marked with the
Letter “L”
• Washers for use with ferritic steel bolting conform to Specification F
436 (Section 9) and ANSI B18.22.1 (dimensions)

ASTM A354 Markings: (Quenched and tempered Alloy steel bolting) the
grade is marked at end of each stud or on the head of bolt as follows:
SAES-L-109
B9 • ASTM A354, Grades BC, BD are marked “BC”, “BD”
Section 12
• Alloy steel Nuts from specification A 563 are used
• Washers with ferritic steel bolting conform to Specification F 436

ASTM A449 Markings: (Quenched and tempered steel bolting) Grade is

marked at end of each stud or on head of bolt as follows:
• ASTM A449, Type 1 is marked with manufacturer stamp and 3 radial
lines 120 degrees apart SAES-L-109
B10
• ASTM A449, Type 2 is marked with manufacturer stamp and 3 radial Section 12
lines 60 degrees apart
• Nuts from specification A 563 are used
• Washers with ferritic steel bolting conform to Specification F 436

ASTM A453 Markings: (High Temperature bolting) Grade is marked on

the bolting as follows:
• ASTM A453, Grades 660 Class A, B, C are marked “660A”, “660B”,
“660C” SAES-L-109
B11
• ASTM A453, Grades 651 Class A, B are marked “651A”, “651B” Section 12
• Also stamped are codes M1 and M2 for machine cut threads, R1 and
R2 for rolled threads
• Nuts from the same specification A 453 are used

ASTM A540 Markings: (Alloy steel bolting special applications) Grade

is marked at end of each stud or on head of bolt as follows:
• ASTM A540, Grades B21, B22, B23, B24 are marked “B21”, “B22”, SAES-L-109
B12
“B23”, “B24” Section 12
• Class numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 are marked as applicable
• Alloy steel Nuts from specification A 962 are used

ASTM A563 Markings: (Carbon and Alloy steel nuts) Nuts have
manufacturer’s ID mark and grade/process is marked on one face of
the nut:
SAES-L-109
B13 • ASTM A563, Gr. O, A, and B are marked “O”, “A” and “B"
Section 12
• ASTM A563, Gr. C = 3 circumferential marks 120 degrees apart
• ASTM A563, Gr. C3 = same as Gr. C with added numeral 3
• ASTM A563, Gr. D, DH, DH3, HX3 are marked D, DH, DH3, HX

C Storage and Handling

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SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 2/19/05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - August 2004)
SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Receiving Inspection of Flange Bolts (Studs, Machine Bolts
SAIC-L-2008 25-May-05 MECH-
and Washers)
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

Materials are properly stored in location that does not allow corrosion or
SAES-L-450
C1 fouling of oiled nuts and bolts. The procedure including storage and
Section 8.1
preservation has been Company approved.

SAES-L-350
C2 Materials are stored in shipping crates or on racks off the ground.
Section 7.3

Stainless steel and alloy materials are completely covered and well SAES-L-350
C3
protected against exposure to rain and the elements during storage. Section 7.5

PMI programs and procedures have been developed and are in place at
SAES-A-206
C4 the time of receiving inspection. PMI checks of incoming materials are
Section 5.1
performed as required.

REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1- Contract Schedule Q -- Quality Assurance and Control, Inspection and Testing, Date Variable
2- SAES-L-100 -- Applicable Codes and Standards for Pressure Piping Systems, 30 September 2003
3- SAES-L-109 -- Selection of Flanges, Stud Bolts and Gaskets, 30 September 2003
4- SAES-L-350 -- Construction of Plant Piping, 30 September 2003
5- SAES-L-450 -- Construction of On-Land and Near-Shore Pipelines, 30 September 2003
6- SAES-A-206 -- Positive Material Identification, 28 January 2004
7- SAEP-351-- Bolted Flange Joints Assembly, 30 April 2003
8- ASTM A193 -- Standard Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting Materials for High Temperature Service, 30 April 2003
9- ASTM A194 -- Standard Specification-Carbon & Alloy Steel Nuts for Bolts for High-Pressure & HighTemperature Service, 30 April 2003
10- ASTM A307-- Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60 000 psi Tensile Strength, 30 April, 2003
11- ASTM A320 -- Standard Specification for Alloy Steel Bolting Materials for Low-Temp Service for Pressure and High-Temperature Parts
12- ASTM A563 -- Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts
13- ASME B16.5 -- Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Latest edition
14- ASME B16.47 -- Large Diameter Flanges, Latest Edition
15- ASME B31.3 -- Process Piping, Latest Edition

Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative

Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:
*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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