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1. Design
All valves are designed to comply with the requirements of
ASME B16.34, the ASME code and specials to customer requirements
as applicable.
2. Quality Assurance
Every step from procurement through production, welding, assembly,
testing, and packaging is in accordance with written rules
contained QA manuals. Velan's five North American plants are
certified to ISO 9001 and Plants 1, 2 and 3 also have an ASME
“N” stamp authorization. Orders are reviewed by
Engineering and QA Departments and all special customer requirements
are incorporated into quality control instructions (QCI) issued
for each project. The QA Department also operates calibration
and gauge control systems, and trains and qualifies skilled
welders and NDT inspectors.
3. Quality Control
The QC Department is responsible for all aspects of quality,
from receiving of material to control of machining processes,
welding, nondestructive testing, assembly, pressure testing,
cleaning, painting, and packaging. When required, a permanent
record of all completed quality goals is prepared and sent
to customers in the form of a “Valve Data Package.”
4. Pressure Testing
Each valve is pressure tested in accordance with ASME B16.34,
the ASME Code, or special customer requirements as applicable.
In all plants test status is integrated into production control/inventory
management software.
5. Improvement Teams
Continuous improvement teams at point of manufacturing ensure
quality at source, process control, higher workmanship, and
operator ownership.
6. Qualification Testing
Reliability is ensured through functional qualification tests.
These tests are performed on all valves to determine reliability
and service life.
Last Updated:
Wednesday, May 23, 2001 10:37 AM
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