AS 1627.2-1989

1 - AS 1627.2-1989 METAL FINISHING - PREPARATION AND PRETREATMENT OF SURFACES - POWER TOOL CLEANING
4 - PREFACE
4 - CONTENTS
5 - FOREWORD
6 - SECTION 1. SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE.
6 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.
6 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS.
6 - 1.3.1 Bright steel
6 - 1.3.2 Detrimental burnishing
6 - 1.3.3 Power tool cleaning
6 - 1.3.4 Visible millscale
6 - 1.3.5 Visible rust
6 - 1.4 SURFACE REQUIREMENTS.
8 - SECTION 2. METHODS OF OPERATION
8 - 2.1 GENERAL.
8 - 2.2 EQUIPMENT.
8 - 2.3 PRELIMINARY CLEANING.
8 - 2.4 PROCEDURE FOR POWER TOOL CLEANING.
8 - 2.4.1 Fabricated metal sections prior to erection
8 - 2.4.2 Existing structures.
8 - 2.5 FINAL CLEANING.
8 - 2.6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
8 - 2.6.1 Health hazards.
8 - 2.6.2 Face and eye protection.
8 - 2.6.3 Respiratory protection.
8 - 2.6.4 Safe working guidelines.
8 - 2.6.5 Atmosphere.
8 - 2.6.6 Ventilation.
10 - APPENDIX A - PURCHASING GUIDELINES
10 - A1 GENERAL.
10 - A2 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE PURCHASER.

Describes the procedure and equipment required for preparing new, corroded and previously painted surfaces by removing loose mill scale, rust and paint with power impact tools, grinders, sanders, or wire brushes. Classifies the degrees of surface preparation.

This Standard sets out procedures and equipment recommended for the removal by use of power driven tools of visible rust, millscale, corrosion products and loose or flaky paint prior to painting or repainting. The Standard also sets out standards of surface preparation.NOTE: Appendix A contains advice and recommendations on information which should be supplied by the purchaser at the time of enquiry or order.

Under Revision See DR 02008 CP