API Spec 8A:1997 pdf download

API Spec 8A:1997 pdf download.Specification for Drilling and Production Hoisting Equipment.
10.1 USE OF API MONOGRAM
The API monogram may be applied only by manufacturers who have been granted such authority by the American Petroleum Institute. See Appendix A for regulations governing use of API monogram.
No4e: Users ol this spxification houki know that there is no Iuner a requirement fw marking a Iwuduct with the API tnonograrn. The Amcrii:an PetroIcum Ins*ituie continues to license use 01 the monoiram on pnducis eiwercd by this .pecificaüon b it is ailnsinis*cred by the ‘.Laff of the In,,hlutc sqxir4e ly Irons Lhc spoiIIcinon. The policy describing use ol the monogram is contained in Appendix A. herein. No other use of the niagram is permittcd.
10.2 PRODUCT MARKING
Each item of hoisting equipment furnished in confonnanee with this specification shall be marked with the manufacturer’s name or mark, and the rating marking specified hereafter and Specification XA.
Note: Additional markings may be .ippiicd at the opoun mA the mnanufimemurer.
10.3 RATING MARKING
All items designed and manufactured to this specification shall be marked with a maximum load rating that does not exceed the rating determined in accordance with this specification.
Example: A traveling block rated 650 short tons should be
marked:
All CO 650 Specification 8A
10.4 ELEVATOR MARKING
In addition to the markings specified in 10.2, drill pipe elevators shall be marked as follows:
ill pipe sue and style from Column 2. Table IA.
10.5 TRAVELING BLOCK HOOD EYE OPENING MARKING
Markings in accordance with 10.7 shall be placed near the top handling member of traveling blocks rated 500 tons or more, indicating the gross weight capability (including the traveling block), as determined hunt the load rating provisions of this specification.
10.6 TRAVELING BLOCK HOOD EYE OPENING MARKING
For assemblies haing multi-purpose attachments, such as tubing blocks, hook-block combination. etc.. each unit shall be marked separately with its maximum load rating.
10.7 MARKING METHOD
Markings shall be an integral part of the tool or die- stamped thereon, or shall be shown on a metal nameplabe securely tastened to the equipment. Integral or stamped markings shall be a least 3/N-inch high: markings on metal plates shall be at least 3)1-inch high.
11 NondestructIve Examination
The manufacturer should have a reasonable written nondestructi e examination program to assure that the equipment manufactured (0 this specification is suitable for its intended
12 Supplementary Requirements
One or more of the following supplementary requirements shall apply only when specified by the purchaser in the inquiry, contract, and order. Details of these supplementary requirements shall be as agreed upon by the manufacturer and the purchaser.
12.1 Si—MAGNETiC PARTICLE EXAMINATiON
All accessible surfaces of the main load carrying Components of the equipment shall be examined by a magnetic particle examination method or technique conforming to the requirements of ASTM E709: Reconunended Practice for Magnetic Particle £rarnination. Acceptance limits shall be as agreed upon by the manufacturer and the purchaser.