American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) “U”, “S”, “R”, “NB” Registration & Power Piping Capabilities
Quality
Quality is Ingrained
Since 2001, ParFab remains committed to being a forerunner in product quality by taking an aggressive stand on quality control.
Quality Total Repair Rate
Year | % |
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2023 YTD |
0.35% |
2022 |
0.27% |
2021 |
0.98% |
2020 |
0.49% |
Maintaining Excellence
ParFab's quality control system has been approved by ASME, National Board, as well as multiple U.S. states and Canada.
Parfab has full time inspectors in every department certified in accordance with SNT-TC-1A that perform the daily tasks of checking material prep, layouts, fit-ups, final welding, paint, refractory, and all required Nondestructive Examinations (NDE).
Periodic audits from the State, National Board, and the Canadian Welding Bureau are performed to insure our Quality Program is followed.

Quality Certifications & Programs
Our quality certifications and programs include:


ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3 (Power & Process Piping)

National Board Inspection Code for Installation, Repairs and Alterations (NBIC)

American Welding Society (AWS) Structural Steel Welding Codes

American Petroleum Institute: API 1104, API 560, API 582, API 510

API 936 for Installation & Inspection of Refractory Insulation

Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard W47.1

Alberta Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation (APESR)

Alberta Safety Codes Act (SCA)
Quality Statement
ParFab supports and equips its team members to excel in quality throughout the organization. Through open communication and commitment to quality across ParFab, we will continue to improve to prevent defects, reduce cost and increase value.
Testing
ParFab has a strong focus and commitment to offering quality fabricated products.
We perform various Non-Destructive testing both in-house and contracted to ensure our fabricated components are manufactured to the high-quality standards that we are committed to offering to our customers.

Non-Destructive Testing
Non-Destructive testing performed by our shop includes:
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RT Film Interpretation (RTFI)
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Liquid Penetrant (PT)
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Magnetic Particle (MT)
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Visual Inspection (VT)
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Brinell Hardness (BHN)
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Positive Material Identification (PMI)
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Baseline Thickness (UT)
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Local Induction Heat Treating (PWHT)
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Ferrite
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Surface Preparation
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Coating Thickness
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Holiday, Chloride, Adhesion Tests
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Hydro/Pneumatic
Contracted Non-Destructive
Contracted Non-Destructive testing as needed:
Gamma XC-Ray (RT)
Level II Interpretations
OES Testing