RathGibson, a leading manufacturer of welded, welded and drawn, and seamless stainless steel, nickel, and specialty alloy tubing, has earned the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) BioProcessing Equipment (BPE) certification. This certification was awarded in recognition of RathGibson's commitment to excellence in the manufacture of high and ultra high purity tubing.
"After the audit was scheduled, the process moved quickly," explained Michael Aston, Manager - Quality Assurance. "The ASME auditor concluded that the processes that we already had in-place met the requirements of the standard."
RathGibson received ASME BPE certificate #103 on their ASME BPE SF1 and SF4 product lines on May 21, 2013. Their ASME BPE SF1 tubing is Mechanically Polished on the ID to 20 μ-in Ra (0.5 μm) ID Max. and ASME BPE SF4 tubing is electropolished on the ID to 15 μ-in Ra (0.4 μm) Max. Both product lines are available in 1/2" (12.7 mm) to 6" (152.4 mm) OD in stock 20' (6.1m) lengths.
Paul Sedivy, Director - High Purity Products said, "Earning this certification is our reward for our dedication to quality. We are proud that pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies turn to us for solutions that add value. Our goal is to continue to exceed the expectations of our customers in order to positively contribute to their bottom lines."
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