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For food processors, understanding these certifications is necessary when selecting equipment manufacturers and repair organizations. Food processors should verify current certification status through the ASME and National Board websites.

Seitz Stainless, LLC is ASME “U” stamp certified for manufacturing and NBIC “R” stamp certified for repairs & alterations. For food processors, these vessels are used in processing, storing, and transporting liquids, gases, or steam under pressure. Manufactured vessels included “Heat Exchangers – Provide heat for processing and cleaning” and “Storage Tanks for Liquids & Gases – Holding ingredients like milk, cream, or processing gases.” Contact us for a quote on your sanitary stainless equipment needs.

The ASME “U” stamp is issued for manufacturers such as Seitz Stainless, LLC for pressure vessels. It signifies that we have met the stringent requirements set by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) for the design, fabrication, and inspection of pressure vessels.

The NBIC “R” stamp complements the “U” stamp by certifying organizations like Seitz Stainless, indicating that a repair or alteration to a pressure vessel or boiler is performed in compliance with national standards. This certification is essential for maintenance and modifications, whether performed in the shop or in the field, and ensures that any changes made to pressure equipment will not compromise food safety or equipment reliability.

Why do these certifications matter in food processing? Beyond safety, they offer several key benefits:

Quality Assurance: Both certifications require an audited quality control program, ensuring consistent fabrication and repair standards.

Regulatory Compliance: Many jurisdictions require these certifications for pressure vessel work, helping processors meet local regulations.

Insurance Requirements: Many insurance policies require certified fabricators and repair companies.

Documentation: ASME documentation is not just a formality – it is a critical component of operational integrity, ensuring safety, quality, audits, and long-term regulatory compliance.

The NBIC provides a system for documenting the condition and repairs of pressure equipment, ensuring that all actions are properly tracked for safety audits and future inspections.

Expertise Validation: To ensure safety and compliance with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), pressure equipment and components must be inspected and tested by authorized inspectors, who are individuals or organizations accredited by ASME and the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NB).

Call us to learn more about our fabrication and repair capabilities or send email to sales@seitzstainless.com.

About Seitz Stainless, LLC
Formed over 30 years ago, Seitz Stainless has developed relationships with numerous food, dairy, pharmaceutical, semiconductor and chemical engineering companies to produce their custom equipment. Seitz specializes in low volume, high value sanitary equipment such as evaporation systems, heat exchangers, vapor separators, cyclonic separators, dryers and dryer components, tanks and pressure vessels. Seitz holds ASME ‘U’ and ‘R’ Code stamps, knows and understands 3A design, and has a close working relationship with USDA equipment inspectors. Learn more at http://www.seitzstainless.com.