Shop Fabrication of Pipes for Natural Gas Processing Plants
Natural gas processing plants require an extensive network of pipelines to send and receive natural gas and move it through the facility. STI Group provides reliable, state-of-the-art shop fabrication of pipes for natural gas processing plants. Shop fabrication ensures minimal disruption to the worksite, provides a full range of capabilities from small diameter to large […]
The Challenges of Cryogenic Piping Systems
Cryogenic piping systems are used in a range of industrial applications including LNG transport and regasification, chemical and petrochemical applications, and the food and beverage sector. However, due to the extremely low temperatures, often below -300°F or lower, cryogenic piping systems face several key challenges that standard piping systems do not. To maintain the safety […]
An Overview of ASME’s B31.3 Code for Process Pipe Fabrication
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) sets codes for safety standards in the fields of engineering, fabrication, and construction. For process pipe fabrication, ASME code B31.3 is the industry standard, and STI Group’s pipe fabrication services meet this standard. What follows is an overview of ASME’s B31.3 Process Piping code. The Purpose of ASME’s […]
STI Group’s High Pressure Pipe Fabrication Services
STI Group provides high pressure pipe fabrication suitable for a full range of industrial applications. From fabrication to installation and maintenance, STI Group has the experience, resources, and expertise it takes to complete pipe fabrication projects of all sizes and scales on-time and on-budget with the highest standards of quality and safety. Material Capabilities Specialty […]
Boiler Construction and Repairs
Industrial boilers are one of the most important pieces of equipment at plants and facilities, where they are used for a full spectrum of industrial applications requiring steam, heat, or hot water. STI Group provides comprehensive industrial boiler services, including boiler construction and installation, maintenance, and repair. Our services are carried out by NCCER-certified craftsmen and […]
Best Practices for Industrial Welding
Welding, a crucial technique in industrial welding and steel welding, is a core part of the industrial fabrication process. The quality and integrity of the finished product are directly linked to the quality of the welding itself. This makes it extremely important for welders best practices to be followed to ensure top-quality output. Let’s take […]
Key Safety and Quality Practices for Industrial Fabrication
Industrial fabrication requires an unwavering commitment to quality and safety. Industrial fabrication companies should thus utilize certain best practices to ensure that these standards are met every time with every unit that is shipped. Some keep areas of focus for maximizing safety and quality include certifications and standards, weld quality and selection, quality assurance and […]
Why NCCER Certification Enhances Fabrication Quality
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is an education foundation created as a not-for-profit collaboration of construction CEOs, leaders, professionals, and academics who wanted to increase productivity and education within the construction and maintenance industry. The mission of NCCER is to build a curriculum or standardized training and credentials to show that […]
Why ASME Certification Yields Higher Quality Fabrication
For more than 130 years, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has been making the industry safer by reducing the number of accidents in industrial settings. To accomplish this task, ASME established codes and standards in an environment of collaboration. The foundation of knowledge ASME established in 1880 has made it a highly respected […]
The Role GTAW Plays in Industrial Fabrication
Choosing the right welding process is essential for achieving the best quality possible for industrial fabrication. By selecting the best welding process for a given project a diverse range of needs can be met in terms of budget, time line, cost, quality, and more. An effective welding process for a wide range of different industrial […]
