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100% X-Ray of Tube to Tube Sheet Welds – Setting the Bar of Excellence!!!

Posted on September 22, 2021

#retube #xray #qualitymatters – We just wrapped up a successful week of 100% x-ray work on these 2 pass, strength welded tube to tube sheet welds with Ryan Dillon and his team at Acuren. Final Results…

SUPPLEMENTAL PROCESSING EQUIPMENT – Pressure / Vacuum Relief Devices – #METALMARKETUPDATE – September ’21

Posted on September 20, 2021

Every piece of equipment in a process system should be carefully considered and specified. Arguably the most important safety-related process equipment is the over-pressure control devices. This is considered the…

Non-Destructive Testing Methods: Positive Material Identification (PMI)

Posted on September 14, 2021

Positive material identification (PMI) ensures that the components and welds in a unit are actually the correct materials. Following proper procedures for material ordering, receiving, and traceability should prevent any…

#METALMARKETUPDATE – September ’21

Posted on September 8, 2021

The ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) was fairly static month over month, registering a 59.9 reading in August compared to July’s 59.5. The good: new orders and production increased in August. The bad: the backlog…

SUPPLEMENTAL PROCESSING EQUIPMENT – Sight Glasses and Other Pad Flange-Mounted Instruments – #MetalMarketUpdate – August ’21

Posted on August 17, 2021

Pad flanges are nozzles in a vessel that allow the shortest possible projection outside and inside the vessel. This is critical in some applications for mounting certain equipment to the…

Non-Destructive Testing Methods: VISUAL INSPECTION

Posted on August 12, 2021

Visual Inspection (VT) is the oldest and most basic method of inspection. It is the process of looking over a piece of equipment using the naked eye to look for flaws. It…