Piping Skids

In the dynamic world of industrial processing, modularization has emerged as a cornerstone of efficient and scalable operations. One term you might frequently encounter in this context is “Piping Skids”. But what are they, and why are they important? Piping skids, at their core, are pre-assembled systems that integrate various process equipment onto a single frame or skid. This design enables faster installation, optimized system performance, and ease of transportation. At AET, we pride ourselves on fabricating piping skids that resonate with our client’s specific needs. Our offerings encapsulate the ideal blend of cutting-edge technology, robust design, and seamless integration, making AET’s process skids a preferred choice for industries aiming for top-tier efficiency and reliability. Dive in to discover how AET’s process skids can revolutionize your operations.

Custom-Designed Process Skids for Enhanced Performance

When considering updating or expanding your processing capabilities, look no further than our piping skids. These units, expertly fabricated by our certified team, offer the ideal blend of flexibility and robust operating power. At AET, we understand that each client’s needs are unique. As such, we custom build skids tailored to your specific industry and application requirements. With our extensive manufacturing and fabrication experience, we are well-positioned to provide insightful guidance and bespoke solutions for your process challenges.

A Partner in Your Success

Looking for top-notch fabricated piping skids? Look no further than AET. Leveraging years of expertise, we excel in crafting tailor-made process skids and process piping solutions that serve a multitude of applications—whether it’s for mixing, separating, pressurizing, or filtering. We don’t just build; we collaborate. Our team closely engages with you from design to delivery, ensuring the final product seamlessly integrates with your operations and amplifies your company’s potential.

Every process skid we create is a testament to AET’s commitment to quality. We meticulously test each unit in our cutting-edge facilities, ensuring that when your process skid arrives, it’s not just a piece of equipment but a solution that stands ready to elevate your operations. Dive into the AET difference and let us make your process skid vision come to life.

Your Satisfaction, Our Priority

At AET, our overarching goal is to consistently deliver fabricated piping skids to a diverse and discerning customer base. We are more than a supplier; we are a partner committed to your success in the demanding world of process industries.

Industries that Benefit from Fabricated Piping Skids:

At AET, we’ve had the privilege of crafting process skids tailored for a myriad of industries, each presenting its unique demands and nuances:

• Oil and Gas: For oil extraction, refining, and transport processes.
• Chemical Processing: Process skids facilitate various chemical reactions, separations, and purifications.
• Pharmaceuticals: In drug production and research, process skids can help maintain sterile environments and precise process controls.
• Food and Beverage: For processes such as pasteurization, fermentation, and ingredient mixing.
• Power Generation: In applications like fuel delivery and treatment for power plants.
• Water Treatment: For processes like desalination, purification, and chemical treatment.
• Petrochemical: In the production of plastics, resins, and synthetic fibers.
• Dairy: For processes like milk pasteurization and cheese production.
• Breweries: Process skids can be used for brewing, fermenting, and other related processes.
• Cosmetics and Personal Care: In the production of creams, lotions, and other products.
• Biotechnology: For research and production, especially in applications requiring controlled environments.
• Aerospace & Defense: In testing and production processes.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Where ultra-pure water and chemicals are needed for chip fabrication.
• Mining and Minerals: In mineral extraction and processing.
• Pulp and Paper: In the processing and treatment of pulp.

Manufacturing for Extraction Industry

AET has a history of making stabilizer columns, small and large ASME vessels, and filter housings. These types of vessels are widely utilized in the extraction of botanical oils.

Our team also has extensive experience with fabricated piping skids, and we can recommend design features, cost-saving adjustments, and enhancements that would benefit your processes in the long-run.

All of our fabricated piping skids are constructed to become an effective and efficient part of your facility operations. They can be designed for use in multiple industries for processes that need the best in quality control. The construction of your unit is built to exacting industry standards and tested before leaving our facility. They are ready for installation upon arrival at your location and provide efficient use of your floor space.

If you are looking for a full extraction system and are interested in a centrifuge solution, we offer the BE2R Biomass Extraction and Ethanol Recovery system.

Whatever your extraction needs, we are confident that we can offer the fabricated piping skids you need for your business. When you hire us, you don’t have to wonder if the finished product will work right when it lands on your factory floor. We uphold rigorous standards from the moment raw materials enter our facility to each step of the fabrication process. Finally, we perform Factory Assessment Tests to ensure your skid is in working order before it leaves our building.

At AET, we pride ourselves on providing industry-leading products to each of our customers from start to finish. Let us help you get the products you need to keep your business humming along.

Applicable equipment fabricated includes, but is not limited to;

• Stabilizer Columns
• Reactors
• Separators
• Process Tank Pipe Skids
• Piping Assemblies Built to ASME B31.3
• Pilot Plant Components
• ASME S. VIII Div. 1 Pressure Vessels

Applicable Engineering Services:

• ASME BPVC Section VIII Div. 1 Calculations
• Piping Design with ASME B31.3 Considerations
• ASME Relief Valve Sizing
• Skid Design

Applicable Manufacturing Services:

• Machining / Waterjet
• Welding (ASME Section IX Certified)
• Leak Testing (Hydrostatic/Pneumatic/Mass Spec)
• Pressure Vessel polishing, passivation and general finishing
• Fabrication with sanitary and vacuum process considerations

Rotary Baskets for Chemicals and Molecular Sieve

Rotary Baskets, often used in Process industry, are commonly utilized to scrape walls of vessels or “tumble” a medium.
Ability Engineering has manufactured a variety of Rotary Basket sizes.
Some examples of Rotary Baskets that AET has manufactured can be seen in the slideshow.

AET Flexible Sections

AET offers a wide variety of flexible assemblies for cryogenic and non cryogenic service, with or without braid. We have a long history of fabricating flexible assemblies and ensure quality products. All flexible assemblies go through rigorous testing and QA inspection to meet AET and client’s specification. Hose Length is made to order.

These assemblies are commonly used for:

• Thermal Expansion/Contraction Relief
• Slight Alignment Control

Advantages to AET Flexible Assemblies:

• Large Range of Flex Diameters
• Multiple End Connection Choices
• With or Without Braid (Dependant on Design Pressure)
• Material Certifications Available Upon Request

Liquid Natural Gas Products

AET has provided products for the rapidly growing liquid natural gas industry. From design-to-build to build-to-print, Ability Engineering follows through to provide our customer with the best product to meet their requirements. Although not always directly contributed to a cryogenic segment, liquid natural gas products and cryogenic service products have many common aspects. For example, liquid natural gas pipelines traditionally were run using conventional insulation methods such as fiberglass, but due to the recent increase in LNG market-space, most have started to utilize Vacuum Insulated Pipelines, which AET has a long-history in designing and fabricating. Some examples of liquid natural gas related products are shown in the slideshow to the right. Please contact us for more information about our LNG-related services.

PRODUCTS INCLUDE (But are not limited to):

• Vacuum-insulated containment vessels
• Cold Boxes
• Process Control and Distribution systems
• Liquefiers, Distillation Columns, and Gas Scrubbers
• Cryogenic Refrigeration Systems
• Vacuum Jacketed Piping Systems
• Large-Bore Vacuum Insulated Piping
• Dewars
• Cryostats
• Cryogenic Pumps

Pressure and Containment Vessels

With a storied history in providing Vessels, Chambers, and Containment Storage solutions to clients across various disciplines, AET stands as a reliable partner in meeting precise customer specifications. Our unique advantage lies in the proximity of our Weld Shop and Machine Shop, located in the same facility, which significantly streamlines and expedites the manufacturing process.

If you are facing issues with cracked or damaged pressure vessels at your facility, the time to act is now. It is absolutely critical to promptly address any damage to ASME pressure vessels. Ignoring these damages doesn’t just risk extensive property damage—it could also endanger lives. Simply put, it’s a risk that’s too great to ignore.

New Vessels: Tailored for your needs

Looking for brand-new pressure vessels? AET is your go-to partner. We start with understanding your specific needs, then our engineers design your ASME pressure vessels with safety, efficiency, and durability in mind. We use top-tier materials and cutting-edge technology, always aiming for the highest quality.

Every vessel we craft comes with full documentation, including detailed drawings and ASME certifications, affirming our commitment to transparency and industry standards.

With AET, you’re not just getting a new vessel; you’re getting a solution that fits perfectly into your operation, crafted by certified experts who prioritize your safety and satisfaction.

Don’t take risks with your pressure vessels – let AET’s seasoned team guide you to the best solution for your needs.

Design Requirements Ability Engineering Regularly Meets for Our Customers:

• Full Vacuum:
  Our ASME Pressure Vessels are designed to withstand full vacuum conditions, ensuring maximum integrity under extreme scenarios.
• High Pressure:
  We specialize in crafting Pressure Vessels to manage high-pressure environments, consistently adhering to stringent ASME standards.
• High Temperature:
  Ability Engineering fabricates ASME Pressure Vessels that excel in high-temperature conditions, demonstrating our commitment to quality and durability.
• Manways and Easy-Openings:
  Our Pressure Vessels include strategically designed manways and easy-openings for efficient inspection and maintenance, always prioritizing safety.
• Low Temperature:
  We design ASME Pressure Vessels to operate effectively in low-temperature applications, using materials that maintain their strength and performance.
• Jacketed Vessels:
  We are proficient at creating jacketed Pressure Vessels with an outer covering that facilitates precise temperature control, perfect for various processes.
• Corrosion Resistance:
  At Ability Engineering, we prioritize corrosion resistance in our ASME Pressure Vessels by meticulously selecting materials and finishes.
• Seismic and Wind Load Resilience:
  Our Pressure Vessels are designed to consider seismic and wind load factors, ensuring structural stability and safety under various environmental conditions.
• Custom Material Selection:
  We offer a range of material options, including stainless steel and special alloys, tailored to meet specific requirements for our ASME Pressure Vessels.
• Integrated Control Systems:
  Our Pressure Vessels can be equipped with integrated control systems, giving our customers seamless operation and monitoring capabilities.
• With Ability Engineering, you can trust in our expertise to deliver ASME Pressure Vessels that stand up to the rigorous demands of your industry, every time.

AET’s Premium Test Chambers: Where Precision Meets Expertise

For decades, Ability Engineering Technology (AET) has been a frontrunner in producing state-of-the-art test chambers tailored for both vacuum and pressure applications. We pride ourselves on offering chambers designed to meet the specific demands of both cryogenic and non-cryogenic environments.

Our clientele spans a diverse spectrum, ranging from cutting-edge industries to pioneering research and development teams. This vast experience allows us to understand the intricate needs of various sectors, enabling us to craft test chambers and stands that are not only robust but also precision-oriented.

A standout feature of our fabrication process is the skilled workforce behind each product. AET boasts a team of certified welders who are adept at working with a plethora of metals. Our expertise encompasses, but is not limited to, metals such as Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, Aluminum, Titanium, and Inconel. This ensures that our test chambers are not only reliable but also versatile enough to cater to the multifaceted requirements of our esteemed clients.

Choose AET’s test chambers, where unmatched craftsmanship converges with unparalleled functionality.