ATF Boasts Longest History of Certified Pressure Vessel Production

The pressure vessel manufacturer has added a full complement of nuclear capabilities with ASME “N”, “NA”, “NS”, “NPT”, and “N3″ stamps.

American Tank & Fabricating Company (AT&F; Cleveland, OH) has the longest running “U” Stamp and many years of experience in serving the pressure vessel marketplace with reliable quality tanks, vessels and metal components. The pressure vessel manufacturer continues a long-running commitment to quality and has added a full complement of nuclear capabilities with ASME “N”, “NA”, “NS”, “NPT”, and “N3” stamps.

To place this in perspective, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME; New York, NY) was created over a century ago in response to needs for safety and quality standards during the industrial revolution in the United States over a century ago. ASME developed the Boiler and Pressure Vessel (BPV) Code, the international gold standard governing the design, fabrication, and inspection of boilers and pressure vessels, and nuclear power plant components during construction.

Since 1941 the certification for pressure vessels is symbolized by the “U” Stamp to indicate that the vessel has been fabricated in accordance with the ASME Section VIII Division 1 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. As holder of “U” Stamp Number 14, AT&F has the longest history of certified pressure vessel production of the 5,089 “U” Stamps currently in use. ASME “U” Stamp Number 14 was awarded to AT&F the first year that ASME began issuing numbered stamp certifications. Stamp numbers1 through 13 are no longer active. This is quite a distinction, as ASME recently issued stamp number 40,494.

“Our “U” Stamp Number 14 is not just a certification to us. It is a symbol of the dedication to excellence from our beginnings, our perseverance, and our ongoing commitment to being the best steel solutions provider in the world,” says Michael Ripich, the president of AT&F.  “Our roots are deep, and from that, our branches are widening. Excellence is not a stopping point. We continuously look to stay at the forefront of service to our customers and the industries they serve.”

AT&F Steel now has the largest plate rolling capability (12 in x 20 ft) (300 mm x 6 m) and longest single press brake (59 ft) (18 m), as well as the largest hybrid laser welding system (20 ft x 60 ft)(6 m x 18 m). AT&F is a steel processing service center and provider of materials, fabricating, component manufacturing and assemblies. www.atfco.com