At Apache Stainless, we excel in project management for custom stainless vessels, including process-based solutions and contract-manufactured additions that support wide-scope projects. Recently, we undertook a critical project for a chemical manufacturer that required a small vessel integrated mobile skid with a stringent ship date. The project began with the customer providing a 2-D drawing … SKID Project Showcases Excellence in Engineering
When designing and manufacturing pressure vessels, it’s crucial to comply with ASME or other global standards to ensure their safety, quality, and performance. Here are 7 important safety considerations driven by ASME: 1-Material selectionIn Apache’s background, 304 stainless, 316 stainless, Duplex, Hastelloy, Monel 300, AL6XN, and Alloy 20 are the most common materials used in … 7 Safety Considerations for ASME Stainless Pressure Vessels
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 … Quick Reference Guide to Factory Acceptance Tests
Apache partnered with a pharmaceutical processor with an active ingredient application, to provide a series of 24 vessels for fraction collection. Fraction is the process of capturing the eluting fluid in vessels and involves isolation of extremely purified product. The video highlights the engineering and compliance processes, vessel animation and completed vessels. The highly sanitary … The Making of a Fraction Vessel Series
Thermal heat exchange surfaces control the temperature in the vessel and the quality of the contents. Jacketed vessels are used in many industries and can be used to remove the elevated heat of reaction (heat reactor vessel) or reduce the viscosity of high viscous fluids. In an updated eBook, the Apache team has fine-tuned a … Guide: Heat Transfer Surfaces EXPLAINED
In the e-book, “Road Map to ASME Submission“, we highlighted project engineering steps to ASME compliance for custom vessels, starting with the crucial first step of the customer consultation. The technical sales team learns information about the vessel, the industry, and the process that the vessel will serve. Answers to our inquiries will allow us … Deep Dive into Custom Vessel Components and Compliance
Each province or territory in Canada issues the Canadian Registration Number (CRN) by an authorized safety authority for pressure vessels and fittings that operate at a pressure rating greater than 15 psig. The CRN identifies that the design has been accepted and is registered for use in that province or territory. 1. The first step … Project Engineering Steps to Supply a CRN Vessel
Many of Apache’s customers, come to us with a full specification outline to custom manufacture their tank or vessel. For pharmaceutical, life sciences and health industries, Apache often works with integrators who add their process technology to sanitary equipment supplied by Apache. We also provide vessel solutions to end-users who have process technology support or … New E-Book: Design to Submission Road Map
Versatility of Dimple Jacket Heat Transfer Thermal Processing Apache’s engineers and fabrication experts are entrusted by many national and international processors to provide complex vessels with a host of compliant-driven specifications and required quality protocols. With nearly 45 years of experience providing custom vessels, Apache has significant experience in thermal heat exchange surfaces. Heat exchange … Versatility of Dimple Heat Transfer Jackets
When evaluating a custom vessel manufacturing partner for a new project, consider the manufacturing capabilities and experience that support the vessel’s application and sanitary requirements. All custom design stainless vessels for the food, life sciences, pharmaceutical and health industries require sanitary construction. It is the application and automation that drives the level of sanitary componentry. In … Anatomy of a Sanitary Design Vessel
Processors serving food or hygienic industries have varying degrees of compliance requirements for custom vessels solutions. The designation of “sanitary” has a wide range of definitions depending on the customer, the industry or the standard. This video is a brief overview how Apache defines a base, mid, and high-level sanitary vessels. Apache Stainless Equipment Corporation … Video: 3 Levels of Sanitary Construction
Accreditations Custom and pressure vessel manufacturers must have accreditation for ASME certification. Compliance with the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel code is required. Pressure vessel manufacturers must also manufacture to ASME material specifications, certificates, and welding qualifications. Other accreditations are also crucial in the pharmaceutical, life science, and health industries. Confirm all industry … How to Evaluate a Custom Pressure Vessel Manufacturing Partner
Apache is a custom manufacturer of tanks and vessels. Due to our customized offering, we want to provide the exact vessel you need; and that might lead to many questions and back and forth responses. If you don’t have a specification list, here are 5 recommendations for you to determine when ordering a tank. 1. Determine … 5 Things to Consider Before Ordering a Tank
CRN is a Canadian Registration Number issued by each province or territory of Canada for the design and manufacture of boilers, pressure vessels and fittings to be shipped for use in Canada. It is important to note that each province and territories have unique application criteria for CRN. Some fittings, piping and components are pre-approved … How to Plan for CRN in your Next Tanks or Vessel Project
An important part of quality assurance is the process of manufacturing a vessel and the completion of required certifications to meet ASME compliance. Equally important is the understanding of these processes and procedures, by all parties from project engineering manager to purchasing teams. Apache’s quality experts have put together a informative resource on factory tests … New E-Book: Factory Tests and ASME Certifications Explained
The Apache Large Tank and Small Vessel team has developed a new white paper to serve as a general guide to ASME vessel heat transfer surfaces. The white paper highlights three basic types of external jacketed heat transfer surfaces: conventional jacket, half pipe and dimple jacket, which are welded to the outside of the vessel. … New White Paper: Heat Transfer Surfaces for ASME Tanks and Vessels
Apache recently completed a tank order of more than 20 specialty tanks for a pharmaceutical manufacturer. Eleven different designs were produced under strict guidelines for sanitation requirements and governing regulations. Customized Tank Heads: ASME 24” pressure manway with center mounted agitator fitting Mechanically polished inside and out, with additional electropolish finish inside Fully polished alcoves … Apache Tank Heads Deliver Extreme Compliance to Pharmaceutical Processors
