Materials

• Contracts, with mills, are written to secure controlled metallurgy for materials used in manufacturing (butt tube & bar) to assure consistency order to order.
• Only T316L stainless steel is used for fitting manufacturing. Other materials are available upon request.

Traceability

• MTR’s are required for all materials used in the production of fittings.
• The original MTR’s are kept in a permanent file at Advance Fittings.
• A printed copy of MTR’s is provided for all components and is available upon request.
• All fittings are marked with heat numbers for system validation.

Surface Finishes

• Multiple combinations of finishes are available.
• Advance Fittings uses a profilometer to measure surface finishes, thus guaranteeing the finish on every fitting meets or exceeds specifications. 
• Advance Fittings electropolishes in-house with our own specialty designed system.

Laser Marking

• All fittings are printed for permanent identification per customer specific requirements.
• Custom marking available upon request.
• Component heat numbers are marked on each fitting.

Packaging

• Each fitting is cleaned in Deionized Water.
• All ends (weld & clamp) are capped to prevent damage.
• Each fitting is individually placed in a plastic bag.
• Every fitting has a label attached to the outside of the bag which lists the part number, part description and size, material type, and heat number(s).