Painted Fittings

[StoneCold]

I have problem with typical carbon steel fittins (A105).
These fitting come from the supply house dipped in primer to prevent rusting. I want to weld the fittings into a solvent line but I am concerned that the paint will flake off the fittings and travel down stream. Does anyone have a slick way to remove the paint from the fittings or have you been able to order the fittings paint free? The fittings are 1/2" to 2" and only total about 100 so it is not exactly a large custom mill job. Any ideas?

Thanks
StoneCold

 

[moltenmetal]

Blasting?

 

[StoneCold]

MoltenMetal.
I am looking into that as well. I am thinking solvent wash to remove what can come off easy, then soda blasting, then final rinse. I was just wondering if anyone had a work around than mechanically cleaning each piece.

 

[tr6]

Most lines are flushed prior to being put into service to remove debris.

 

[StoneCold]

tr6 that would work if the paint came off right away, I suspect it will be a fairly slow degradation process that will feed me little paint flakes for a few months.

Regards
StoneCold

 

[Duwe6]

Call around and see if anyone has a Vapor Degreaser. In the mean time, see what solvent(s) that the paint responds to. A normal booth will take 1/4 to maybe all of your fittings. If needed, run them thru a second time, when they have cooled. Only 2-5 gallons of solvent will be needed in the booth, it recirculates.