ASME U stamp applied in north america for vessel manufactured overseas
ASME U stamp applied in north america for vessel manufactured overseas
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Hello,
Can a North American fabricator which is a ASME U stamp holder get all phases of fabrication/testing (except hydrotest and name plate rubbing) done overseas and apply U stamp in its shop?
What are the min. requirements of ASME from the overseas fabricator?
Thanks!
Can a North American fabricator which is a ASME U stamp holder get all phases of fabrication/testing (except hydrotest and name plate rubbing) done overseas and apply U stamp in its shop?
What are the min. requirements of ASME from the overseas fabricator?
Thanks!





RE: ASME U stamp applied in north america for vessel manufactured overseas
The Section VIII folks are actively dealing with this subject. It seems that the current consensus is that a vessel which requires no further pressure seam welding might be a "part" and thus would qualify to be delivered as such. But this issue has not been finalized by any means. For Section VIII Div. 1 application, expect to see some changes to UG-120(c) and other locations.
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Weeks are open to the public; you may be interested in going to one and following the progress of record number 12-1734. You just missed one in Washington DC; the next one is in Orlando in November.
RE: ASME U stamp applied in north america for vessel manufactured overseas
Cheers,
gr2vessels
PS. Not every Chinese fabricator is a crock, but don't let down your guard!