
WINBCO Codes and Certifications
All manufacturing and fabricating operations are conducted under the highest quality codes in accordance with ISO-9002. WINBCO was one of the first companies to certify for ISO-9002 in 1994. WINBCO continues to comply with these standards, although does not participate in the annual auditing process.
Prior to customer acceptance or “delivery”, WINBCO contracts an authorized third-party independent inspection agency to verify testing and compliance to API 620 and API 650.
API publishes over 70 standards, recommended practices and bulletins covering:
- Design & construction
- Inspection
- Measurement and emissions
- Safety & fire protection
- Environmental
- Research
API 620, Design and Construction of Large, Welded, Low-Pressure Storage Tanks
- Construction code for low pressure and refrigerated ASTs
- Covers material, design, fabrication, erection and testing requirements
API 650, Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage
- Primary construction code for refinery and storage terminal ASTs
- Coves material, design fabrication, erection, and testing requirements
- For tanks whose entire bottom is uniformly supported www.api.org
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers is a not-for-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education and professional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world.
U Stamp
Indicates that WINBCO manufactures in accordance with guidelines set forth by ASME regarding Boiler and Pressure Vessels.
S Stamp
Indicates that WINBCO manufactures in accordance with guidelines set forth by ASME regarding Power Boilers
A Stamp
Indicates that WINBCO manufactures in accordance with guidelines set forth by ASME regarding Power Boiler Assemblies
PP Stamp
Indicates that WINBCO manufactures in accordance with guidelines set forth by ASME regarding Pressure Piping
H Stamp
Indicates that WINBCO manufactures in accordance with guidelines set forth by ASME regarding Heating Boilers
R Stamp
The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors offers the REPAIR CERTIFICATE of AUTHORIZATION and "R" stamp for the repair and/or alteration of boilers, pressure vessels, and other pressure-retaining items. Detailed requirements are included in the current edition of the National Board Inspection Code (NB-23).
