This European Standard specifies requirements for the acceptance inspection of thermal spraying equipment including plasma (atmospheric and with controlled atmosphere in chambers), arc and flame including HVOF (high velocity oxygen-fuel) spray systems, as well as manipulator and powder feed systems used in spray jobs to produce thermally sprayed coatings of reproducible quality. This European Standard is applied to thermal spray equipment where components are supplied by one manufacturer/supplier. If one or more interdependent components of the thermal spray equipment are not from the same manufacturer/supplier the technical specification will be agreed between the manufacturer/supplier and user/customer. This European Standard is intended to form the basis of technical delivery conditions.