Our commitment to
Mechanical
Welding/R-Stamp
Western Refractory is home to some of the best welders in the nation. Our team of professionals is capable of working at very high levels of efficiency and allows us to save our clients money by executing projects quickly and correctly. Our welders are experts in processes including GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SAW.
In addition, Western Refractory’s welders can perform a number of codes, including ASME Section I, B31.1, B31.3, and R Code Stamps and Certifications. As a member of the NBIC, we hold a valid R-Stamp which is required for ASME code repairs.
Pipelines
Western Refractory’s team of professionals work on pipelines all year long from Colorado to Wyoming and wherever your next project may be.
No matter what your needs are, Western Refractory will be your experienced partner to be with you every step of the way from reclamation to installation.
Process Piping
Western Refractory has the necessary experience, qualifications, and a world-class team to weld and install process piping for your project.
Our team’s ability to operate at very high levels of efficiency allows us to keep costs low and satisfaction high.
Boiler Repairs
Western Refractory has the necessary experience, qualifications, and a world-class team to weld and install process piping for your project.
Our team’s ability to operate at very high levels of efficiency allows us to keep costs low and satisfaction high.
Tank Work
Sometimes spaces are either too tight or too dangerous for a human to perform complex demolitions in. Meet Brokk…Western Refractory’s very own remote-controlled demolition robot! Brokk’s ability to work in tight spaces and remain agile allows our team of professionals to make the most difficult projects look easy. Our clients often require demolition in places like kilns, vaults, dams, and the cleaning of ladles.
Because Brokk is an unmanned remote-controlled piece of equipment, Western Refractory’s professionals are able to be extremely effective while maintaining a high level of safety.
Pressure Vessels
Western Refractory can perform all of your pressure vessel repair needs from exchangers to storage tanks. We are certified to repair all types of vessels and can perform a variety of repairs as required by the specific vessel code. Some examples:
- Investigate the repair that is required
- Prepare a repair plan that includes hold points for the Authorized Inspector (AI)
- Identify the weld procedure to be used
- Identify the weld procedure to be used
- Retrieve all engineering drawings and plans
- Specify all non-destructive testing that is required
- Specify any final inspection requirements
- Specify any Post Weld Heat Treat requirements
- Specify the type and range of any pressure test that is required
- Prepare a nameplate
- Prepare applicable R Form
- Perform the repair as stated in the repair plan
- Perform testing as required by the NBIC
- Sign off on the appropriate documentation
Industrial Plant Maintenance
Our clients oftentimes prefer to contract their plant maintenance to a team of professionals that are capable of minimizing downtime and executing maintenance tasks at a very high level.
Let’s talk about how we can put your plant maintenance on auto-pilot and free up your time to focus on the priorities that are most important to you.
Thermal Lancing
Sometimes your demolition needs require us to turn up the heat. Western Refractory offers our clients thermal lancing for those projects that require us to cut through thicker steel along with brick and concrete by using a process that is similar to a torch but reaches much higher temperatures
