An important part of being an ASME certified pressure vessel fabricator is the compliance and quality insurance protocols for every project. Apache Stainless has a dedicated quality assurance department that focuses on full verification, testing and documentation of compliance requirements. Our welders and inspectors are ASME certified and as a company, Apache has been ASME certified since 1975.
A completely revamped quick-reference guide, Apache developed this general reference guide to identify the types of factory testing required to meet ASME code compliance for custom stainless tanks and vessels.
All tests are conducted by qualified and/or certificated professionals following written practices or procedures.
- Base Metal Thickness
- CIP (Clean In Place) Coverage
- Ferrite Levels
- Ferroxyl Test
- Hydrostatic
- Liquid Penetrant
- Material Test Reports
- Material Trace
- Pneumatic Testing
- Radiography
- Positive Material Identification
- Saline
- UT Weld Testing
- Welder Trace
- TOP (Turn over packet)
Apache Stainless has the experience and reputation with inspectors, agencies, and governing officials to keep the compliance process moving forward. We uphold many industry compliance standards, including:
- ASME UM
- ASME U
- R-Stamp
- FDA
- 3-A
- CRN
- PED
- BPE
Apache continues to maintain rounds of audits and inspections from ASME compliance and safety organizations that speak to the consistency of the welders and the effectiveness of our quality assurance department.
Learn more and download our “Guide to ASME Custom Vessel: Factory Tests & Certifications.”
