“You put your organization and those who use your facility at considerable risk if you do not ensure that all welders who work on your facility and boiler are ASME-certified.”

Whatever type of facility you are responsible for maintaining, be it a school, a business, an apartment complex, or a factory, you should always use ASME-certified welders to perform all of your welding jobs. This is especially important for boilers and other equipment which requires welds to be able to withstand high pressure and heat.

Further, you should insist that any contractor who does any work on your building or facility (especially your boilers) uses only ASME-certified welders who have demonstrated their ability to perform the types of welds being used. Contractors are required to keep a list of all of their welders and which types of welds they are certified to perform. You would be well advised to ask to see this list.

American Boiler Company of New Jersey uses only ASME-certified welders. Further, we make sure that all safety procedures are followed and that all work is properly supervised. The integrity of your boiler (and thus the safety of everyone in your building) depends on all welds being done properly. Always make sure that any contractor you use follows all ASME codes and certification requirements.

ASME Certification

The ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) began publishing boiler and welding standards and codes in 1914, in response to a series of deadly boiler explosions. Later, they began a process by which welders could become certified after demonstrating that they had the ability to perform welds which met the ASME standards.

There are several different types of welding application. Welders must be certified in each specific type of welding they are to perform on the job. If welders go more than six months without performing a given type of weld, they must re-qualify, demonstrating that they are still able to perform the welding application. This is done to ensure that all certified welders understand the welding procedures they use and can perform the procedures correctly. The welding procedures themselves have been developed by the ASME over the course of many years of testing.

Benefits of Using Only ASME-Certified Welders

There are several benefits to using only ASME-certified welders. The biggest, by far, is knowing that the welds in your structure or boiler are being performed by someone who knows what they’re doing. Welding codes are very specific, and differ considerably depending on what, exactly, a given weld is designed to accomplish.

Using only ASME-certified welders ensures that welding jobs are done correctly the first time by competent welders. Not only does this make your building safer, but it can save you considerable cost in the long run. Hiring an certified welder in the first place is much more cost effective than wasting time and resources having to correct a job that wasn’t done right the first time. It can also save you a considerable amount of liability. More importantly that any of that, having all of your welding done correctly helps ensure the safety of those who use your facility.

Risks of Using Non-Certified Welders

You put your organization and those who use your facility at considerable risk if you do not ensure that all welders who work on your facility and boiler are ASME-certified. An improper weld can lead to the loss of your boiler’s integrity. At best, this will have a negative effect on the efficiency of your boiler. At worst, your boiler could suffer serious damage and cause harm or even destruction.

A Company You Can Trust

When you need welding done on your boiler and related equipment, call on a company who uses only thoroughly trained, ASME-certified welders. American Boiler Company of New Jersey is a prime example of a conscientious company who refuses to cut corners, especially when it comes to the integrity of your welds. To learn more, contact us today at 973.923.1999.