Top 10 Causes of Flange Damage
1: Improperly Applied Preservation
2: Previous Preservation Not Fully Removed
3: Improper flange Cleaning (Wrong Tools, Abrasives,etc.)
4: Inadequate Protection Materials (Tape, Wood, Tarp, etc.)
5: Poor Storage Conditions (Indoors, Outdoors, Harsh Weather, etc.)
6: Improper Dryaing/Cure Time of Preservative
7: Loose Torquing on Bolts
8: Improper Handling (Stacking on Raised Face)
9: No Formal Standards or Guides for Team Performing the work
10: Time (Fabrication, Lay-down, Install, Restore, etc.)
