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UG-119(c)(1) for lower case text.

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ChiangJaron

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It's an urgent about nameplate text to follow up.

Is it required markings on a nameplate shall be in
characters not less than 5/32 in. (4 mm) high??

How about lower-case text?
For example: Good Job technical.

 
ChiangJaron, by my reading , 5/32 is min for nameplates, direct markings may be less for small vessels. I see no requirements as to cap / lowercase lettering. But all caps may be easier to read...

Regards,

Mike

The problem with sloppy work is that the supply FAR EXCEEDS the demand
 
Upper Case/Lower Case doesn't matter.....5/32" is what matters.



Standard Designation: BPV Section VIII Div 1
Edition/Addenda:
Para./Fig./Table No:
Subject Description: Section VIII-1, UG-119(c)(1), Size of Characters
Date Issued: 05/31/1984
Record Number: BC83-661
Interpretation Number : VIII-1-83-251
Question(s) and Reply(ies):
Question: UG-119(c)(1) in Section VIII, Division 1, states: "The required markings on a nameplate shall be in characters not less than 5/32 in. high..." Does this requirement pertain only to the required markings, and may supplemental data be of smaller size?

Reply: Yes.

Standard Designation: BPV Section VIII Div 1
Edition/Addenda:
Para./Fig./Table No:
Subject Description: UG-119(c)(1), Nameplates (2010 Edition, 2011 Addenda)
Date Issued: 11/07/2012
Record Number: 12-326
Interpretation Number : VIII-1-13-02
Question(s) and Reply(ies):

Question: Is it required by the rules of ASME Section VIII, Division 1, UG-119(c)(1) that the complete name of the Manufacturer be shown on the nameplate in letters that are not less than 5/32 in. (4 mm) high?

Reply: Yes.
 
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