SSPC-VIS 5 / NACE VIS 9 is a visual reference guide designed to assist in evaluating steel surfaces prepared by wet abrasive blast cleaning prior to the application of paints, coatings and corrosion-protection systems.
Wet abrasive blast cleaning combines water, compressed air and abrasive media to remove coatings, corrosion products and other contaminants from the surface. The addition of water significantly reduces airborne dust compared with dry abrasive blasting.
SSPC-VIS 5 / NACE VIS 9 provides visual references that allow actual prepared surface conditions to be compared with recognized standards, supporting more consistent inspection and quality-control decisions.
Function Details
FUNCTION DETAILS
Visual Reference for Wet Abrasive Blasting Provides reference images for comparison with steel surfaces prepared by Wet Abrasive Blast Cleaning.
Surface Cleanliness Assessment Assists in visually evaluating the degree of cleanliness achieved after wet abrasive blasting.
Reference for Multiple Preparation Grades Can be used during inspections related to the WAB cleanliness grades specified for the project.
Reduced Subjectivity Comparison with standardized photographs helps improve consistency between inspectors, applicators and asset owners.
Quality-Control Support Suitable for inspections, audits, training and documentation of surface-preparation processes.
Professional Use Suitable for industrial coating, surface preparation, maintenance, shipyards, steel structures and quality-control applications.
Applications
APPLICATIONS
Visual assessment of wet abrasive blasted surfaces; Inspection of Wet Abrasive Blast Cleaning processes; Assessment of different WAB cleanliness grades; Quality control prior to coating application; Inspection of steel structures and metallic surfaces; Training and personnel qualification; Audits and technical surface-preparation records.
Recommended for coating inspectors, surface-preparation professionals, engineers, technicians, blasting contractors, service providers, shipyards and industries requiring visual assessment of steel surfaces prepared by wet abrasive blasting.
Visual assessment of surface condition and cleanliness level
Application
Surface preparation, industrial coating, inspection and quality control
Documents
DOCUMENTS
SSPC-VIS 5 / NACE VIS 9 should be used as a visual supplement to the written requirements of the wet abrasive blast cleaning standards applicable to the project. Always refer to the current AMPP/SSPC/NACE standards and project specifications to determine surface acceptance criteria.
Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS
As a visual reference guide, this product has no replacement parts. Check the availability of other SSPC/AMPP visual standards for dry abrasive blasting, hand and power tool cleaning, waterjetting and other surface-preparation methods.
Tutorials
TUTORIALS
SSPC-VIS 5 / NACE VIS 9 is a visual reference guide designed to assist in evaluating steel surfaces prepared by wet abrasive blast cleaning prior to the application of paints, coatings and corrosion-protection systems.
Wet abrasive blast cleaning combines water, compressed air and abrasive media to remove coatings, corrosion products and other contaminants from the surface. The addition of water significantly reduces airborne dust compared with dry abrasive blasting.
SSPC-VIS 5 / NACE VIS 9 provides visual references that allow actual prepared surface conditions to be compared with recognized standards, supporting more consistent inspection and quality-control decisions.
Function Details
FUNCTION DETAILS
Visual Reference for Wet Abrasive Blasting Provides reference images for comparison with steel surfaces prepared by Wet Abrasive Blast Cleaning.
Surface Cleanliness Assessment Assists in visually evaluating the degree of cleanliness achieved after wet abrasive blasting.
Reference for Multiple Preparation Grades Can be used during inspections related to the WAB cleanliness grades specified for the project.
Reduced Subjectivity Comparison with standardized photographs helps improve consistency between inspectors, applicators and asset owners.
Quality-Control Support Suitable for inspections, audits, training and documentation of surface-preparation processes.
Professional Use Suitable for industrial coating, surface preparation, maintenance, shipyards, steel structures and quality-control applications.
Applications
APPLICATIONS
Visual assessment of wet abrasive blasted surfaces; Inspection of Wet Abrasive Blast Cleaning processes; Assessment of different WAB cleanliness grades; Quality control prior to coating application; Inspection of steel structures and metallic surfaces; Training and personnel qualification; Audits and technical surface-preparation records.
Recommended for coating inspectors, surface-preparation professionals, engineers, technicians, blasting contractors, service providers, shipyards and industries requiring visual assessment of steel surfaces prepared by wet abrasive blasting.
Visual assessment of surface condition and cleanliness level
Application
Surface preparation, industrial coating, inspection and quality control
Documents
DOCUMENTS
SSPC-VIS 5 / NACE VIS 9 should be used as a visual supplement to the written requirements of the wet abrasive blast cleaning standards applicable to the project. Always refer to the current AMPP/SSPC/NACE standards and project specifications to determine surface acceptance criteria.
Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS
As a visual reference guide, this product has no replacement parts. Check the availability of other SSPC/AMPP visual standards for dry abrasive blasting, hand and power tool cleaning, waterjetting and other surface-preparation methods.
