D18 Committee on Welding in Sanitary Applications
D18 Committee on Welding in Sanitary Applications
D18 Committee on Welding in Sanitary Applications
SCOPE
Responsible for creating and revising standards on welding in sanitary applications.
Committee Leadership
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The D18 Committee seeks volunteers to participate in its standards development process. The committee is recruiting all types of members as well as members with specific interests (Consultants, Educators and General Interest) in regard to the committee’s scope. Contact Marandi Gills to learn more about this committee’s work and/or complete the Technical Committee Application.
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PUBLISHED DOCUMENTS
AWS D18.1/D18.1M:2020
Specification for Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel Tube and Pipe Systems in Sanitary (Hygienic) Applications
This specification provides the requirements for welds in tubing systems in dairy and other food processing plants. The document addresses qualifications, fabrication, extent of visual examination, acceptance criteria, and documentation requirements.
AWS D18.2:2020
Guide to Weld Discoloration Levels on Inside of Austenitic Stainless Steel Tube
Laminated sheet with color photograph showing degrees of coloration on the inside of an austenitic stainless steel tube with increasing amount of oxygen in the backing shielding gas. Suitable as a specifying tool and visual examination guide.
AWS D18.3/D18.3M:2015
Specification for Welding of Tanks, Vessels, and Other Equipment in Sanitary (Hygienic) Applications
Covers issues not addressed by D18.1, including welding of carbon steels, stainless steels, and nickel alloys for construction of new tanks and other equipment. Includes welding of pipe to sanitary equipment. 32 pages, 3 non-mandatory annexes, 2 figures, 2 tables. Addresses qualification, fabrication, extent of visual examination, acceptance criteria and documentation requirements.
NEW DOCUMENTS UNDERGOING DRAFTING AND APPROVAL
D18.4/D18.4M:202X
Specification for Welding of Orthopedic Surgical Instruments