49 C.F.R. § 179.220-25   Stamping.


Title 49 - Transportation


Title 49: Transportation
PART 179—SPECIFICATIONS FOR TANK CARS
Subpart D—Specifications for Non-Pressure Tank Car Tanks (Classes DOT-111AW and 115AW)

Browse Previous |  Browse Next

§ 179.220-25   Stamping.

To certify that the tank complies with all specification requirements, each outer shell must be plainly and permanently stamped in letters and figures at least 3/8-inch high into the metal near the center of both outside heads as follows:

 ------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                Examples of required                                                      stamping------------------------------------------------------------------------Specifications............................  DOT-115A60W6.Inner container:  Material................................  ASTM A240-316L.  Shell thickness.........................  Shell 0.167 in.  Head thickness..........................  Head 0.150 in.  Tank builders initials..................  ABC.  Date of original test...................  00-0000.Outer shell:  Material................................  ASTM A285-C.  Tank builders initials..................  WYZ.Car assembler (if other than inner          DEF. container or outer shell builders).------------------------------------------------------------------------

[Amdt. 179–9, 36 FR 21343, Nov. 6, 1971]

Browse Previous |  Browse Next

chanrobles.com