ASME BPVC.II.C-2023 – 2023 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section II: Materials – Part C: Specifications for Welding Rods, Electrodes and Filler Metals

ASME BPVC-II C, 2023 Edition, July 1, 2023 – SECTION II: MATERIALS – PART C – SPECIFICATIONS FOR WELDING RODS, ELECTRODES, AND FILLER METALS

Section II, Part C is a “Service Section” to the other BPVC Sections, providing material specifications for ferrous materials adequate for safety in the field of pressure equipment. These specifications contain requirements for chemical and mechanical properties, heat treatment, manufacture, heat and product analyses, and methods of testing. They are designated by SB numbers and are identical with or similar to those of specifications published by ASTM and other recognized national or international organizations. Careful application of this Section will help users to comply with applicable regulations within their jurisdictions, while achieving the operational, cost and safety benefits to be gained from the many industry best-practices detailed within these volumes. Intended for manufacturers, users, constructors, designers and others concerned with the design, fabrication, assembly, erection, examination, inspection and testing of pressure vessels, plus all potential governing entities.

What are the key changes for 2023 BPVC Section II, Part C (ASME BPVC-II C)?
14 AWS specifications for arc welding electrodes, gas welding rods and other filler metals were adopted or updated into the 2023 edition:

• SFA-5.5/SFA-5.5M
• SFA-5.9/SFA-5.9M
• SFA-5.10/SFA-5.10M
• SFA-5.13/SFA-5.13M
• SFA-5.16/SFA-5.16M
• SFA-5.18/SFA-5.18M
• SFA-5.20/SFA-5.20M
• SFA-5.23/SFA-5.23M
• SFA-5.24/SFA-5.24M
• SFA-5.28/SFA-5.28M
• SFA-5.29/SFA-5.29M
• SFA-5.30/SFA-5.30M
• SFA-5.31/SFA-5.31M
• SFA-5.32/SFA-5.32M