As stated, you can do it. It's done all the time for ladder/platform clips, nameplate mounts, insulation support clips, etc, etc, etc.
Given the service, the client specs may have additional requirements like PWHT and/or taking Brinell hardness readings after welding, among others.
Aside from the fact that some customers specs require them, the cost comparison between the two (esp. for the smaller diameters) can be rather insignificant. In fact, there may be cases where the WN actually costs you more when you factor in the cost to make an additional weld, and potentially...
One of our suppliers is claiming that the National Board requires all pressure vessel components to be tracked by issuing a R-1 form when you bolt together components from different manufacturers...despite the fact that each component has it's own U-2A form, and as such, was constructed in...
One of our suppliers is claiming that the National Board requires all pressure vessel components to be tracked by issuing a R-1 form when you bolt together components from different manufacturers...despite the fact that each component has it's own U-2A form, and as such, was constructed in...
Is it allowed for a manufacturer to fill out and submit a single U-1 for (aka Manufacturer's Data Report) form to the customer for multiple pressure vessels, if all of those vessels are identical?
