SIFCO APPLIED SURFACE CONCEPTS, LLC

CERTIFICATE NUMBER DATE

17-HS1587880-PDA 22 Dec 2016

ABS TECHNICAL OFFICE

Houston Ship Engineering

This is to certify that a representative of this Bureau did, at the request of

SIFCO APPLIED SURFACE CONCEPTS, LLC assess design plans and data for the below listed product. This assessment is a representation by the Bureau as to the

degree of compliance the design exhibits with applicable sections of the Rules. This assessment does not waive unit

certification or classification procedures required by ABS Rules for products to be installed in ABS classed vessels or

facilities. This certificate, by itself, does not reflect that the product is Type Approved. The scope and limitations of

this assessment are detailed on the pages attached to this certificate.

Product: Repairs, Electroplating Model: SIFCO Process utilizing the process solutions in the description panel

below and corresponding product codes: This Product Design Assessment (PDA) Certificate 17-HS1587880-PDA, dated 22/Dec/2016 remains valid until 21/Dec/2021 or until the Rules

or specifications used in the assessment are revised (whichever occurs first).

This PDA is intended for a product to be installed on an ABS classed vessel, MODU or facility which is in existence or under contract for

construction on the date of the ABS Rules or specifications used to evaluate the Product.

Use of the Product on an ABS classed vessel, MODU or facility which is contracted after the validity date of the ABS Rules and specifications

used to evaluate the Product, will require re-evaluation of the PDA.

Use of the Product for non ABS classed vessels, MODUs or facilities is to be to an agreement between the manufacturer and intended client.

AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING

__________________________Tim Kimble

Engineer/Consultant

As of 22/Dec/2016Design Assessed

SIFCO APPLIED SURFACE CONCEPTS 5708 EAST SCHAAF ROAD INDEPENDENCE OH United States 44131 Telephone: 216-524-0099 Fax: 216-524-6331 Email: [email protected] Web: www.sifcoasc.com Tier: 2 - PDA Issued

Product: Repairs, ElectroplatingModel: SIFCO Process utilizing the process solutions in the description panel below and

corresponding product codes:

Intended Service: Portable electroplating process for salvage and repairs including on-site, in-place applications over aluminum, carbonsteel, low alloy steel, stainless steel, cast iron, copper alloy, nickel alloy, zinc alloy, chromium alloy & monel basematerials. Description: Selective (brush) electroplating process Cadmium (2020/5050, 2023, 5070)Chromium (2030)Cobalt (2043, 5200, 5204)Copper (2050/5250, 2055, 2056, 5260, 5280, 5305)Gold (3020, 3021, 3022, 3023, 3024, 5350, 5355, 5360, 5370, 5391)Indium (5451)Iron (2062/5502)Nickel (2080/5600, 2085, 2086, 2088, 5644, 5646)AeroNikl 250 (7280/5725)AeroNikl 400 (7281/5726)AeroNikl 575 (7282/5727)Palladium (3040/5730)Platinum (3052/5750)Rhodium (5800, 5810)Silver (3083, 5860, 3084/5870, 5871)Tin (2090, 2092, 2093, 5900, 5951)Zinc (2100/5980, 2103)Babbitt (4011, 5925)Cobalt-Nickel (5708, 5720)Cobalt-Tungsten (5230)Nickel-Phosphorus (5709)Nickel-Tungsten(5710, 5711)Tin-Lead (4016)Tin-Zinc (4019)Zinc-Nickel (4018/5970, 4021) Please refer to the SIFCO process Instruction manual for recommended best practices. Rating: Coatings for Corrosion Protection Service Restriction: The surface to be plated, as well as adjacent areas of the part, must be free of oil and grease an well as other foreign ornon-conductive coatings. Unit Certification is not required for this product. If the manufacturer or purchaser request an ABS Certificate forcompliance with a specification or standard, the specification or standard, including inspection standards andtolerances, must be clearly defined. Comments: The Manufacturer has provided a declaration about the control of, or the lack of Asbestos in this product.

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Notes/Drawing/Documentation: Drawing No. 2050-1610526, Certificate of Conformance 2050y, Revision: -, Pages: -Drawing No. 2080-1612576, Certificate of Conformance 2080, Revision: -, Pages: -Drawing No. 7280-1607228, test report AMS2403, Revision: -, Pages: -Drawing No. 7281-1612152, Certificate of Conformance 7281, Revision: -, Pages: -Drawing No. AS US 2015, AS US 2015, Revision: -, Pages: -Drawing No. Correspondence, PO_00002098, Revision: -, Pages: -Drawing No. Correspondence, Type Approval Application, Revision: -, Pages: -Drawing No. ISO US 2015, ISO US 2015, Revision: -, Pages: -Drawing No. Plating Procedure Copper Curtiss Wright Rev1 10-24-07 (2197) #2, Hastelloy and Copper Process,Revision: -, Pages: -Drawing No. Plating Procedure Copper Newport News Mil Std (2197)SH #2, Stainless Steel Copper, Revision: -,Pages: -Drawing No. Plating Procedure Copper2050 on Hastelloy (2197) #2, Hastelloy Process, Revision: -, Pages: -Drawing No. Product Guide_2015, Product Guide_2015, Revision: -, Pages: -Drawing No. SIFCO Process Instruction Manual 2016, Process Instruction Manual, Revision: -, Pages: - Terms of Validity: This Product Design Assessment (PDA) Certificate 17-HS1587880-PDA, dated 22/Dec/2016 remains valid until21/Dec/2021 or until the Rules or specifications used in the assessment are revised (whichever occurs first). This PDA is intended for a product to be installed on an ABS classed vessel, MODU or facility which is in existenceor under contract for construction on the date of the ABS Rules or specifications used to evaluate the Product. Use of the Product on an ABS classed vessel, MODU or facility which is contracted after the validity date of the ABSRules and specifications used to evaluate the Product, will require re-evaluation of the PDA. Use of the Product for non ABS classed vessels, MODUs or facilities is to be to an agreement between themanufacturer and intended client. STANDARDS ABS Rules: 2017 Steel Vessels Rules 1-1-4/7.7, 1-1-A3 and 1-1-A4 National: AMS 2451 Revision C (Jul 2011) International: NA Government: MIL-STD- 865D (Mar 2007)MIL-STD-2197A(SH) (Apr 2012) EUMED: NA

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OTHERS: Industry Standards (See Manufacturer's Brochure)

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