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 Paul Mueller Company • Springfield, Missouri

Paul Mueller Company is your full service provider. Since our inception in 1940, we have evolved from a small-scale
fabricator into a global process solution provider with nearly one million square feet of manufacturing space under roof.
Our products are used in over 100 countries in a wide variety of applications. We offer a full range of tanks from shop
fabricated alloy vessels up through 20 feet in diameter to field fabricated
Our philosophy is simple: We are committed to
meeting and exceeding our customers’ expectations
vessels up through 2,000,000 gallons, but we do more than tanks — we
of value by providing high quality equipment, excellent provide process solutions. We offer component products, integrated
service, and complete process solutions. systems, modular fabrication, field construction, plant maintenance and
repair, and complete turnkey project execution. Mueller delivers outstanding equipment and unique solutions to the
process industries with our technical expertise, innovative engineering, and manufacturing resources. Our company
ensures quality with on-site ASME inspection and a variety of other product testing methods to meet our customers’ needs.

We know that building a quality product starts from the ground up. Our sole purpose is to improve profit performance
for our customers through our products and service offerings. Mueller has been built by focusing our extensive resources,
process experience, and craftsmanship on solving the processing needs of our customers. Our centrally located
Springfield, Missouri, facility is equipped with metal cutting, forming, and welding equipment that provides us with the
most state-of-the-art fabrication and machining capabilities available today. We procure steel direct from the mill and
fabricate all of our own structural components. Mueller products are made by our skilled craftsmen, whose average
experience exceeds 15 years. On any given day, their talent and pride of workmanship can be observed in our production
bays. Our process is well defined, and Mueller team members fully understand the importance their individual roles play
in producing a quality product. Our central United States production facility lowers your transportation costs and speeds
product delivery to your location.

Mueller Field Operations, Inc. Our field construction capabilities allow us to build on-site, offering our customers more
versatility and flexibility.

Mueller Transportation, Inc. allows us to provide you with competitive delivery rates on standard products. We offer
dedicated handling for large or critical delivery items and are able to work with you directly to resolve any transportation
issues.
HEADS
Mueller High-Quality Tank Heads
Stainless steel fabricators across the
nation depend on our tank heads when
fabricating their equipment. With Mueller
products, you can be assured of close
tolerances and excellence in cutting,
welding, forming, and polishing.

Mueller spin-polished head.

ASME
Flanged and Dished

2:1 Elliptical
Flanged and Dished

80% Dish Radius

10% Knuckle Radius

Diameter: 20" - 240"

Thickness: 12 gauge - 1"

Diameter: 20" - 198"

Thickness: 3/16" - 1"

Diameter: 20" - 198"

Thickness: 3/16" - 1"
 Value-Added Options
Mueller’s manufacturing capabilities allow us
to supply heads with a variety of value-
added options. Heat transfer surface,
manways, and fittings can be our standard
designs or custom fabricated in any
configuration to meet your specifications.

Note: For thickness, head style, and

diameter capability ratio, call the factory.

Miscellaneous
Head/manway fit-up. Heads

Shallow Flanged
and Dished

Standard Flanged
and Dished

Oval
Hemispherical
Conical
Flared and Dished
Flanged and
Reverse Dished
Dished Only
Diameter: 20" - 240" Flanged Only
Thickness: 12 gauge - 1"

Diameter: 20" - 240"

Thickness: 12 gauge - 1"
Head Materials
Mueller heads may be fabricated from
any material that can be cold formed.
We can form them from material in our
stock or we can use material supplied
by you.

Typical Cold-Formed
Materials Include:
Type 300 and 400 series stainless steel
Nickel 200
Monel® Alloy 400
Inconel® Alloy 600
Inconel® Alloy 625
Carpenter® No. 20 Coil cut-to-length.
Hastelloy® C-276, B-2, and G-22
254 SMO®
Incoloy®
Carbon steel
Contact Paul Mueller Company for
Allegheny® - AL-6XN®
other material requirements.
Alloy 2205

Materials In Stock for Faster Delivery

 Standard Machining Styles
Style A Style E
Square for light-gauge Double bevel with land zone
heads for heavy-gauge heads

Style B Style F
Single bevel for heavy- Single bevel with land zone
gauge heads and taper — for use with
heavy-gauge heads

Style C
Single bevel with land
zone (our most popular
style) for heavy-gauge
heads
Style G
Double bevel with land zone
and taper — for use with
heavy-gauge heads

Style D Special machine styles

Double bevel for heavy- available upon request.
gauge heads

Heads Ready for Shipment

Head Radius Specifications
Standard Flanged and Dished
Dish radius (DR):
Equal to 100% of outside
IDD
head diameter. IKR

SF
Knuckle radius (KR): 2" Thickness
of Material
(Over 24" in outside
OD
diameter.) DR

ASME Flanged and Dished Heads

Dish radius (DR):
Equal to 100% of outside
IDD
head diameter.
IKR

SF
Knuckle radius (KR): Thickness
of Material
Minimum of 6% of
OD DR
outside head diameter.

Shallow Flanged and Dished Heads

Dish radius (DR):
Equal to 11/4" per foot of IDD
IKR
dish area only. SF
Thickness
of Material
Knuckle radius (KR): 2"
OD
(Over 24" in outside DR
diameter.)
 Head Radius Specifications
Elliptical Dished Heads
Elliptical heads are formed
based on an 8-point
IDD
ellipse radius.
991/2% 353/16%

127/16%
SF
Thickness
of Material

OD
DR

80% Dished Radius, 10% Knuckle Radius

Dish radius (DR):
Minimum of 80% of inside
IDD
head diameter. IKR

SF
Knuckle radius (KR): Thickness
of Material
Minimum of 10% of inside
OD DR
head diameter.

Standard Features
Thickness of material: All heads are based on nominal thickness.
Center hole: All heads are formed with a center hole, 11/2" typical.
Materials: All materials capable of being cold formed.
Forming to diameter: All heads are formed to OD unless ID is specified.
Test reports: Available if we supply material.
Inspection: All heads are rigidly inspected before shipping. Radiographic, dye
penetrant, and ultrasonic inspection are available. We are qualified under ASME Code
Section VIII, Division 1.
Head Inspection

Quality assurance is important at Paul Mueller Company. That’s why we pay careful
attention to detail and inspect our products throughout each process. We want to
ensure our products meet your specifications every step of the way.
MANWAYS
Manways
Mueller manufactures the highest quality manways, both code API and non-code in high
polished and non-polished conditions. Note: All Mueller manways can be furnished with a
variety of gasket material which is sold separately.

Model MC-1
The Model MC-1 manway closure has an inside-
sealing/swing-out, insulated door which is self-
centering for precision seating. The stainless steel
construction, sanitary design, and low cost make it
ideal for a variety of applications. 151/2" x 201/2".

Furnished as standard: insulated door, drawbolt,

hinge assembly, wing nut, draw bar, and collar.

Model MC-2
The Model MC-2 manway closure has an inside-
sealing/swing-out, non-insulated door which is
adjustable for precision seating. The stainless steel
construction, sanitary design, and low cost make it
ideal for non-insulated applications. 151/2" x 201/2".

Furnished as standard: door assembly, collar

assembly with right-hand or left-hand hinge, arm
assembly, drawbolt, wing nut, and clamp bar.

Model MC-3-70
The Model MC-3-70 manway closure has an inside-
sealing/swing-out, insulated door which features a
machined surface collar for precision seating.
Stainless steel construction and sanitary design
make this closure ideal for high-pressure ASME
applications. 15" x 20".

Furnished as standard: insulated door assembly,

collar assembly with right-hand or left-hand hinge,
arm assembly, drawbolt, wing nut, and clamp bar.
 Manways
Model MC-56
The Model MC-56 manway closure has a self-aligning, outside-
closing door with clamp lugs and incorporates an o-ring gasket
for sanitary design and positive seal. Swing-away clamp
design provides quick, easy access. 8", 12", 16", 18", 20",
24", and 30" diameters available.

Furnished as standard: cover assembly, collar assembly, clevis,

clamp lugs, pin assemblies, bolting, knob assembly, and #4
material finish inside and outside. Weld finish is #4 inside, buff
outside. Torsion spring assist optional on 18" and 20" diameters.

Model MC-7
The Model MC-7 (18" diameter) manway closure is for use
on a single-wall or insulated tank, has an outside-closing
door, and is especially suitable for wine fermenting tanks
or any application where the tank will contain sediments.

Furnished as standard: door, hinge assembly, wing nut, and

collar. Designed for side mounting.

Model MC-8
The Model MC-8 manway closure is constructed of
stainless steel and designed to meet sanitary standards. 16",
18", 20", 24", and 30" diameters available. Economical and
easy to install, it can be used on single-wall or insulated
tanks. Designed for top-mount only.

Furnished as standard: door, hinge assembly, eyebolt, wing nut,

and collar.

Model MC-9
The Model MC-9 manway closure has an outside-closing
door with six lugs for positive seal and is ideal for high-
pressure use. Certified for D.O.T. applications, this closure
can be installed in either single-wall or insulated tanks.

Furnished as standard: cover assembly, collar assembly,

eyebolts, wing nuts, and pin assemblies. Gaskets sold separately.
High-Pressure Manways
Mueller MC-150 manways are designed for use in high-pressure applications. They can be
installed on single-wall or insulated tanks to provide easy access as well as an o-ring seal.

Features:
▲ Circular shape
▲ Machine groove for o-ring gasket
▲ O-ring gasket provides positive seal
▲ Teflon® encapsulated gaskets are
standard, pad sold separately
▲ Stainless lugs and hinges
▲ Type 316L product contact surface
▲ Sanitary design
▲ Optional spring assist

Model MC-150, 8" Diameter (3 Lug)

ASME - 160 psig and full
vacuum at 500°F maximum.

Model MC-150, 12" Diameter (5 Lug)

ASME - 160 psig and full
vacuum at 500°F maximum.
 High-Pressure Manways
Model MC-150, 18" Diameter (6 Lug)
ASME - 160 psig and full vacuum at
500°F maximum.

Model MC-150, 24" Diameter (8 Lug)

ASME - 160 psig and full vacuum at
500°F maximum.

Note: Pressure specifications subject to change

if polish is required on any MC-150 manway.

Wall Thickness Bolt Size

Nominal Nominal Approximate

Pipe Size Wall OD ID No. of Bolt Size Weight
(in) Thickness (in) (in) Bolts (in) (lbs)
8 .500 85/8 75/8 3 /
1 2 24
12 .500 123/4 113/4 5 /
3 4 60
18 .500 18 17 6 /
3 4 101
24 .500 24 23 8 /
7 8 180
Tank Cylinders

Paul Mueller Company is well known for its processing and storage tanks for a wide
variety of industries. Every tank we build starts the same way… with a tank cylinder.
We regularly custom fabricate tank cylinders as long as 67 feet in length and sections
as tall as 16 feet. Some are as thin as 14 gauge or as thick as 3/4-inch plate. Some are
equipped with our patented Temp-Plate® heat transfer surface for specific
requirements.

Whatever your specifications, check into our capabilities. We’ll even deliver on our
own fleet of trucks and custom-designed trailers.
HEAT TRANSFER
Half-Pipe Coil

Mueller half-pipe coil heat transfer surface handles large volumes of flow and is suited for high-
pressure applications as well as low-pressure drop requirements. It is ideal for cyclic heat transfer
conditions in which heating and cooling cycles occur several times a day, as it is very resistant to
stress corrosion cracking.

Available in a variety of materials, half-pipe coil can be used for heating or cooling using steam, hot
oil, water, glycol, ammonia, and refrigerants. ASME code stamping is available.

Dimpled jacket sections for a dished head.

Half-pipe seam welding.

 Temp-Plate® Heat Transfer Surface

Mueller’s patented Temp-Plate heat transfer surface provides precise, consistent control capability
with minimum pressure drop. Its patented design provides extremely efficient heat transfer
performance more economically than competitive types of heat transfer surface. Spot welded and
inflated channels induce the fluid turbulence necessary to attain high heat transfer coefficients.
Lower flow rates are necessary to accomplish high velocities of heating or cooling media.

Mueller dimpled heat transfer surface is ideally suited for applications involving high pressure
and temperature extremes. It can be routinely fabricated in an almost unlimited number of shapes,
sizes, and materials to fit any vessel design. Styles are available for use with almost any type of
refrigerant or heating media.
Heat Transfer at Work for You

Cylinder with half-pipe coil.

Head and shell with dimpled jacket.

Paul Mueller Company offers a variety of heat transfer surface options to meet your
particular needs. We work closely with you on each project to select the right surface for
your equipment.
SHIPPING AND CAPABILITIES
Our Capabilities are Well Defined…
PAUL MUELLER COMPANY
1600 W. Phelps (65802) • P.O. Box 828 • Springfield, Missouri 65801-0828
Telephone*: (417) 831-3000 • Toll Free: 1-800-MUELLER • Fax: (417) 575-9669 • www.muel.com
Year Established: 1940 • Total Employees: 900 • Land Area: 104 Acres • Lloyd’s Registration Certification
Total Area Under Roof: 1 million square feet. • D & B Rating: 4A1 • D-U-N-S Number: 00-713-3887
*Component Products Direct Line: (417) 575-9900 • 1-800-545-5224 • Fax: (417) 575-9898

Authorized Inspection Agency Forming and Cutting Capabilities

Hartford Steam Boilers • Hartford, Connecticut
Approved for Code Work
ASME, Section VIII - Division 1 • CSA • SQLO •
API • UL • CE
Principle Products
Stainless steel food processing equipment; dairy
plant equipment; dairy farm equipment; wine
tanks; carbonated beverage equipment; brewery
equipment; textile, chemical, pharmaceutical, and
• Straight shearing:
1/2" stainless (1/2" carbon steel) x 20'
• Circle shearing: up to 240" diameter, depending
upon material and thickness
• Corner breaking/forming (C.N.C.):
750 tons x 20' maximum length
• Roll bending - initial pinch:
1" stainless x 20' (minimum radius 48")
• Roll bending - 4 roll capacity:
/ " stainless x 14' (minimum radius 36")
1 4

cosmetic equipment; biotechnology equipment; • Dishing and/or flanging:

water purification equipment; pure steam 12 ga. through 1/2" stainless x 300" dia. max.
5/8"-1" stainless x 200" dia. max.
generators; distillation equipment; meat and
poultry processing equipment; heat transfer • Flame cutting: 8" carbon steel
products; thermal storage products; refrigeration • Plasma arc (C.N.C.): 7" x 24' depending upon
products; and tank components. material
• Three roll section bending:
Materials Angle - 6" x 6" x 3/4" x 80" min. diameter
Stainless steel, carbon steel, nickel alloys, copper,
Bar (hard) - 6" x 11/2" x 60" min. diameter
Inconel®, Hastelloy®, Monel®
Bar (easy) - 22" x 11/2" x 36" diameter
Materials Preparation Bar (square) - 4" x 48" min. diameter
• 72" coil line: 15 ton capacity, 1/4" stainless, Channel - 12" x 4" x 102" min. dia. legs, in or out
1/4" carbon steel Channel - 4" x 2" x 40" dia. legs, up and down
• 60" coil line: 5 ton capacity, 10 gauge stainless, Beams (hard) - 5" x 3" x 102" min. diameter
7 gauge carbon steel Beams (easy) - 14" x 63/4" x 110" min. diameter
• Stretcher leveling: 72" x 350", 250 ton capacity
• Paper coating: 60" width
• Abrasive polishing:
Sheets: 48" x 20'
Bars: 4" x 4" x 10'
Tank heads: 12" inside to 25' outside
Tubing/pipe: to 12" outside max., 4" inside min.
• Electropolishing: small parts to large tanks
• Descaling • Passivation
 …Giving You the Best in the Industry
Machine Tools
• Vertical machining centers (C.N.C.) —
36" x 86" and 26" x 83"
• Turret punch press (C.N.C.) - 30 ton capacity
• Punch press - 150 ton capacity
• Ram-type turret lathes
• Spinning lathe
• Engine lathes
• Cut-off machines (24" x 18" max.) - automatic
• Radial arm drills - 30 hp maximum, 7' arm
• Turret drills (C.N.C.)
• Vertical boring mill - 54"
• Horizontal and vertical milling machines
• Squaring shears
• Bolt hole drilling machine (36" capacity) - auto
• Turning centers (C.N.C.)
Tube and Pipe Forming Equipment
• Tube bender - hydraulic (C.N.C.) - capacity 4"
diameter pipe (.339 wall max.) and 6" dia. tube
Material Handling Equipment
• Bridge cranes - up thru 10 ton capacity each
• Mobile equipment - up thru 17 ton capacity each
• Combinations of cranes can be used
Welding Equipment
• Shielded metal arc/gas tungsten arc welders
• Gas metal arc welders
• Gas tungsten arc automatic seam welders -
20' maximum length
• Submerged arc welders
• Resistance spot and seam welders
• Inert gas tube/pipe welders - automatic
• Arc gouging units - automatic
• Plasma arc gouging units
• Stud welding machines
• Welding and grinding positioners/manipulators
- 20' x 20' x 60' maximum length
• Multi-head resistance spot welders - 60" width
capacity
• Plasma arc welders - automatic and hand held
• Power turning rolls - 300 ton capacity
Grinding Equipment
• Farros Blatter - spin polishing
• Sheet polishing
• Bar polishing
• ID/OD pipe polishing
Testing and Inspection Equipment
• Welding laboratory
• Metallographic laboratory
• X-ray development laboratory
• X-ray machines (portable) - up thru 11/2"
penetration
• Tensile tester - 120,000 lbs.
• Mass spectrometer leak detectors
• Fiberscopes
• Ultrasonic test unit - portable
• Ultrasonic thickness gauges
• Surface profilometers
• 14" optical comparator
• Liquid penetrant testing equipment
• Linear measurement tools and gauges
• Laser alignment fixtures
Test Pressures
• 16,500 psig hydrostatic - maximum
• 2,500 psig air - maximum
Shipping Capabilities
• Railroads: Burlington Northern, Missouri Pacific
(sidings - ground)
• Mueller Transportation, Inc. (MTI): A wholly
owned subsidiary with a fleet of 14 tractors/50
trailers specializing in hauling Paul Mueller
Company products.
• Inter-modal containers: These self-contained
shipping units facilitate transport by all types of
land and water surface carriers.
Mueller Can Provide On-Site Delivery

At Paul Mueller Company, we know the importance of on-site delivery. Mueller Transportation, Inc. (MTI),
a wholly owned subsidiary of Paul Mueller Company, has a fleet of 14 tractors and 50 trailers and can get
your equipment delivered right to your door. Mueller Field Fabrication, Inc. is also available to work for
you in the field. Call 1-800-MUELLER for more information.
GENERAL INFORMATION
General Information
Head Facts

Circle Cutting: Complete circle cutting facilities are available if rectangular blanks for heads are furnished by
the customer.

Heads with Seams: Shipment can be expedited by putting a welded seam in the head, provided customer’s
pressure calculations will permit it. This seam is made by ASME code-qualified welders. In the case of ASME
heads, we can X-ray the seam if required. Partial Data Sheets (ASME Form U-2) can be supplied.

Forming: All heads are cold formed. Heads are formed to outside diameter, except elliptical and hemispherical
type heads which are usually made to inside diameter. Flanged and dished heads above 18" can be made to any
OD or ID. Due to shipping requirements, we can form heads in one piece to a maximum of 8,500 pounds.

Mill Test Reports: Original mill test reports are provided with all heads when Mueller supplies the material.

Delivery and Shipping: Heads normally require three weeks to form, depending upon the size and quantity.
Heads up to 204" can be shipped via truck; special framing may be required on some larger sizes.

Terminology

Thickness (THK): All thickness dimensions are considered nominal unless otherwise specified. In cases where
a minimum thickness is required, this should be clearly indicated on your inquiry or order.

Inside Dish Radius (IDR): ASME and standard flanged and dished heads are formed with an inside dish radius
equal to the outside diameter of the head. Also, it is possible to form heads 30" and above with a radius of dish
equal to 80% of the diameter.

Straight Flange (SF): 11/2" straight flange is considered standard for most material thicknesses. Flanges up to
3" can be supplied on some heads, providing material thickness is suitable. Heads under 3/16" thickness are
supplied with a 1" straight flange.

Center Hole: Heads 18" and larger are formed with a 13/8" - 11/2" maximum center hole. When a center hole is
not desired, it can be plugged and X-rayed if necessary.

Inside Corner Radius (ICR): The inside corner radius will be a minimum of 6% of diameter on ASME code heads.

Inside Depth of Dish (IDD): This is the depth of the head at its center, including the inside corner radius but
not the straight flange.

Overall Height (OH): The total height of the head is obtained by adding the IDD, SF, and THK together.
Both the straight flange and overall height cannot be guaranteed.
WELDS AND FINISHES
Material Finishes
Mueller products can be fabricated with any of the following material finish
options. These designations apply to stainless steel sheet, plate, pipe, and bar.
We can polish to specific Ra requirement maximums upon request.

Hot Rolled, Annealed, and Pickled (HRAP): Rough, dull surface appearance.
Most scale removed by pickling. Applies to all steel plate thicknesses above 1/4".
Also available in 7-gauge and 1/4". Specify where surface finish is a low priority.
Hot Rolled, Annealed,
and Pickled

2B Mill Finish (2B): A smooth, bright, moderately reflective finish suitable for
“as is” specifications or as a preliminary finish for further polishing. Available
only in 10 gauge or thinner sheet material.

Cold Rolled Finish: Cold rolled is a smooth, bright, mostly non-reflective finish
similar to a 2B mill finish. Available in 7 gauge or 1/4" stainless sheet material. 2B Mill Finish

No. 3 Finish: A semi-polished surface achieved by finishing with the equivalent

of an 80-grit abrasive. This finish has a pronounced grit line. Typically used with
a No. 3 weld finish.

No. 3 Finish

No. 4 Finish: An aesthetic industrial finish with visible grain which prevents
mirror-like reflectivity. Use where clean industrial surfaces are required. Typically
used with a No. 4 weld finish (150 grit).

3A Dairy No. 4 Finish: A sanitary, bright finish with visible grain

consistent with the Ra≤32 requirements of the 3A dairy industry. Dairy
finish must request Ra≤32.
No. 4 Finish
*Ra - Roughness average is the most universally recognized parameter of roughness. Its arithmetical
average definition is measured normal to the centerline (AA or CLA).
 Material Finishes
No. 6 Finish: Polished finish achieved with the equivalent of a 240-grit abrasive.
Finer grit lines and higher reflectivity than No. 4 finish. Improved product
release, cleanability, and appearance. Typically used with a No. 6 weld finish.

No. 6 Finish

No. 7 Finish: Highly reflective surface obtained with the equivalent of a 320-grit
abrasive. Minimal grit lines. Used where product-contact surfaces are critical.
Typically used with a No. 7 weld finish.

No. 7 Finish

Industrial Electropolish (IND-EP): Reflective surface achieved by passing direct

current through material suspended in electrolyte. Use where improved product
release or cleanability is necessary.

Industrial Electropolish

Electropolish (EP): Highly reflective surface that provides the level of product
release and cleanability required by the medical, chemical, pharmaceutical, and
electronic industries. Process removes surface materials and impurities but may
not remove nonmetallic inclusions that may be present in parent material. Used
to improve product release on any of our material finishes. Grit lines
characteristic of each finish may be visible but won’t adversely affect release
performance. Degree of improved performance depends on weld and material
finishes specified prior to EP.
Electropolish
Finishes
All heads are started with either a 2B, cold rolled or HRAP (hot rolled, annealed, and pickled) finish. We can polish
the inside or outside diameter of heads and manways to a maximum of a #7 grit finish, or we can electropolish over
any finish.

Spin polishing is done after the head is formed. The grain is finished in a radial or circular pattern, which results in
an appealing sanitary finish. This finish can be applied to both inside and outside, including knuckle radius and
straight flange.

Straight grain polishing has the same surface finish as spin polishing, but is applied while the material is in the flat.
Even though the material is paper protected during forming, some marring of the finish will occur. This marred area is
not repolished after forming. The majority of the marring occurs in the knuckle and straight flange area. Normally this
does not present any problems since the head-to-shell seam requires grinding after welding.

Straight grain polishing is approximately half the cost of spin polishing. The maximum width we can straight grain
polish is 48"; maximum thickness is 1/2".

The finish on plate heads is not guaranteed pit free. Condition of plate before polishing will determine the finish.

Descriptions of our material and weld finishes are included in the Welds and Finishes section of this catalog. The grit
or mesh size essentially defines the depth and spacing of the metal removal “cut” or grit lines on the material.

While it is possible to grind and polish every weld on a piece of equipment, in many cases it is not necessary or
practical. The following describes the various weld finishes that are available from Mueller and, where applicable, the
appropriate use of the finish.

As-Is (AI): Characterized by fine spatter and smoke and weld discoloration. Tack welds, start-stop areas, and severe
spatter are ground as required for nondestructive examination of the weld and weld area.

Sandblast (SB): Uniform, dull gray appearance to match cold- or hot-rolled material finish. Spatter, slag, and burrs are
first removed by grinding. Welds are then sandblasted to remove weld discoloration on material surfaces, leaving
a clean, banded appearance.

Glass-Bead Blast (GB): Follows sandblasting to produce a satin, gray appearance closely matching a 2B finish.

Buff (BF): A process in which the weld is brightened. There is minimal removal of weld material. This finish is not
flush and will contain crevices, ripples, silicone islands, and irregularities in the remaining weld material. The dark
lines on either side of the weld and within the weld ripple may also remain. Generally used on exterior and interior
plate surfaces where finish is not critical. Weld ripple size and appearance depends on the welding process used.
Typically used with HR, CR, and 2B mill material finishes.
 Grinds
Coarse Grind (No. 2): The weld is ground flush. Characterized by coarse
grit lines which may run in any direction. Discoloration remains on both
sides of weld. Used as a preparatory finish where a flush and uniform
surface is required.

Coarse Grind
Medium Grind (No. 3): Weld is ground flush and all discoloration is
removed. A near-sanitary finish generally used where a flush and uniform
surface is required. Moderate grit lines remain.

Medium Grind
Fine Grind (No. 4): Results in an aesthetic industrial finish surface normally
used with a No. 4 material finish for applications where clean industrial
contact surfaces are required. Grain and grit lines are visible.

Dairy Finish: Results in a sanitary surface as required by current 3A

standards (1990). Grains and grit lines are visible. Ra = 32 µ-in.*

Fine Grind
Extra-Fine Grind (No. 6): Characterized by finer grit lines and higher
reflectivity than fine grind. Improves product release and cleanability.

Extra-Fine Grind
Ultra-Fine Grind (No. 7): A highly reflective, sanitary surface with minimal
grit lines. This finish normally used to provide excellent product release and
cleanability. Use where sanitary product-contact surfaces are most critical.

*Ra - Roughness average is the most universally recognized parameter of roughness. Its
arithmetical average definition is measured normal to the centerline (AA or CLA).
Ultra-Fine Grind
Tolerances
These tolerances apply to all heads except flared and dished, flanged only, hemispherical, and dished only:

Diameter Circumference Overall Height* Out of Round

Up to 60" ± 1/8" + 1/2" - 0" Not to exceed 1% of diameter
61 " - 96" ± /"
1 8 + / " - 0"
1 2 Not to exceed 1% of diameter
97" - 144" ± /"
1 8 + / " - 0"
3 4 Not to exceed 1% of diameter
145" - 216" ± 1/8" + 1" - 0" Not to exceed 1% of diameter

*Both straight flange and overall height cannot be held.

▲ Heads will be shipped if either straight flange or height is within tolerance. We will always strive to hold both;
however, the height will be the primary dimension unless otherwise specified.
▲ If heads are ordered with the height specified as hold, maximum ±1/8", there will not be any tolerance held on
the straight flange.
▲ If we furnish material, heads will lay flat within 1/4" and will not have any abrupt changes on the edges.
This tolerance will apply to customer furnished material only if the heads are machined.
▲ Heads marked as outer heads on the shop drawing will not be trimmed unless requested.
▲ All heads 12 gauge and over 96" in diameter and all flanged-only heads will not be trimmed due to equipment
limitations.
▲ Flared and dished heads have an outside diameter tolerance of ±1/2" - 0" and an inside diameter tolerance of ±1/4".
▲ Flanged-only heads have a circumferential tolerance of ±1/8"; the overall height at the knuckle radius is ±1/2".
Warpage tolerance on the flat portion of the head will vary, depending on the diameter and material thickness.
▲ Dished-only heads have a diameter tolerance of +1/2" - 0" and dish depth tolerance of 3/4" over the tolerance
shown for dished and flanged heads. Dished-only heads will be sold on the basis of outside diameter only.

MINIMUM THICKNESS*
ASME Flanged and Dished
Head Diameter / " Thick and Under
1 4 1 2 / " Thick and Under Over 1/2" Thick
16" - 72" Add .032 Add .0625 Add 15%
73" - 144" Add .032 Add .0625 Add 15%
145" - 216" Add .032 Add .0625 Add 15%
2:1 Elliptical — 80% Dish Radius, 10% Knuckle Radius — Hemispherical
Head Diameter / " Thick and Under
1 2 Over 1/2" Thick
20" to 216" Add 15% Add 15%

Example:
144" OD ASME F&D head, with .3125" minimum thickness requires .375" nominal thickness material to start with.

*Additional thin out is .010" per side for sheet polish and .015" per side for spin polish.
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We’ve tried to make this catalog as comprehensive and factual as possible. We reserve the right, however, to make
changes at any time, without notice.

Since some information may have been updated since time of printing, please call Paul Mueller Company
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