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Process Piping in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Comments Off on Process Piping in the Pharmaceutical IndustryThe pharmaceutical industry requires high-quality process piping systems to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of fluids and gases within manufacturing facilities. These systems must adhere to rigorous regulatory standards to guarantee the products’ integrity and purity. They must also be corrosion-resistant and capable of withstanding the meticulous cleaning and sterilization procedures. In this article, […]
Storage Tank Applications
Comments Off on Storage Tank ApplicationsClick to Expand Storage tanks are containers that hold liquids or gases for a specified duration. These vessels come in various sizes and shapes, constructed from sturdy materials like steel or concrete. They serve different purposes, such as storing water, chemicals, or petroleum products. Moreover, they are crucial in industrial settings, providing a means to […]
Advantages of Pressure Vessels
Comments Off on Advantages of Pressure VesselsClick to Expand Pressure vessels are specialized containers that hold gases or liquids at higher pressures than the surrounding atmosphere. They are often made of durable materials that can withstand high pressures to ensure their integrity and safety. Due to the risks associated with their use, they are subjected to extensive regulations and guidelines to […]
Welding Techniques
Comments Off on Welding TechniquesThe ideal welding technique for your project depends on your budget, the required weld quality, and the intended application of the final product. The intended application involves additional factors, such as welding position, materials, and location. The main types of welding techniques are MIG welding, TIG welding, stick welding, flux-cored welding, and laser welding. To […]
Inconel Applications
Comments Off on Inconel ApplicationsInconel® represents a family of superalloys. Manufacturers prize these high-performance metal alloys for their impressive resistance to high temperatures, corrosion, oxidation, and creep. The passivation layer that forms on Inconel surfaces in the presence of heat and the fact that its grains do not grow in high-temperature environments give Inconel resistance strength even when facing […]
Jacketed Vessels: What You Need to Know
Comments Off on Jacketed Vessels: What You Need to KnowMany industries work with products that require processing or storage at specific, uniform temperatures to ensure performance and longevity. To achieve this, jacket coverings on containers enable accurate control within a vessel for constant or precisely cycled temperatures. Stainless steel jacketed vessels play a crucial role in manufacturing, without which companies could incur losses due […]
Stainless Steel Tanks: A Quick Guide
Comments Off on Stainless Steel Tanks: A Quick GuideStainless steel is an optimal material for tank fabrication due to its corrosion resistance. An iron alloy, it is the chromium content in stainless steel that generates a thin resistant layer of metal oxides. This capability enables numerous industries like food and beverage, cosmetics, medicine, and even chemical processing to safely use stainless steel tanks […]
ASME Section VIII Compliance: What You Need to Know
Comments Off on ASME Section VIII Compliance: What You Need to KnowThe American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) maintains almost universal acceptance in various industries because of their highly safe and up-to-date safety standards for construction of boilers and pressure vessels. ASME Code Section VIII highlights construction code for design, manufacturing, inspection, and testing of pressure vessels and covers. It also outlines mandatory requirements, special prohibitions, […]
The Benefits of Using Process Skid Systems
Leave a CommentWhether you’re a pharmaceutical technician, a commercial chemist, a biotech engineer or a food processing plant manager, you will likely need a skid system for your equipment. The Benefits of Skid Systems Skid systems elevate expensive storage tanks, pressure vessels, and heat exchangers to prevent breakdowns due to high temperatures, chemical corrosion, and spills. Skids […]
Electropolishing – Key to Fighting Contamination
Leave a CommentMention the term electropolishing and most people get an image of a bright, reflective metal surface—whether it is found on a diner wall, behind the scenes of an operating room or in the form of a laboratory instrument. While it is true that electropolishing has long been used to shine up many metals, especially stainless […]