Orion Instruments Is Now ASME Certified

March 31, 2015
Orion Instruments has been certified as an ASME Section VIII, Division 1 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code facility.

Orion Instruments has been certified as an ASME Section VIII, Division 1 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code facility.

This achievement ensures customers that Orion's engineering, manufacturing and quality systems meet requirements of ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1, and it adds the construction of code stamped chambers to the company's capabilities.

"Adding ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1 certification to our construction code offerings gives Orion the ability to offer custom engineering, design, and manufacturing at any level the process application may require," said Orion in a press release. "Customers can be assured that their magnetic level indicators are manufactured with the highest quality and craftsmanship regardless of construction code."

The certification allows Orion Instruments to provide the following:

  • ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1 U stamp (full implementation of code with stamp, National Board Registration, 3rd party inspection, and supporting documentation)
  • Construction in accordance with ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1
    o Designed to code calculations
    o Documentation to customers’ specifications
    o No 3rd party inspection
    o No National Board registration
    o No "U" stamp designator
  • Construction in an ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1 certified facility
    o Ensures the highest level of quality and manufacturing processes