8 - Materials Handling Tips

Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of material handling tips. Tallying or measuring each joint must verify the lengths of pipes received. A bar code description to the tally sheet is attached. For future reference, each joint is numbered with a paint stick inside the ends. Pipe stored on pipe racks should be marked with job number, purchase order number, size, schedule/wall thickness, and the actual length. Threaded and coupled line pipe is tallied in overall lengths, including the coupling and the threads. Special piece mark is applied to mark pipe spool pieces for later erection into process flow lines. Similarity of materials, popularity, size and weight of material should be considered while planning the layout of a warehouse. Vendor data such as material test certificates on pipe flanges and fittings are very important, and should be assembled into project binders. Safety is considered as the most important factor in storage of materials.