The R stamp, issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBBI), authorizes certified facilities to perform repairs and alterations on pressure-retaining equipment like boilers and vessels. To hold an R stamp, a facility must maintain a rigorous quality system, employ certified welders and inspectors, and undergo annual audits and inspections. Red River is an R-stamp certified repair facility, meaning we don’t help others get certified we perform repairs and alterations to the highest NBIC standards.
In today’s industrial sector, an R stamp certification isn’t just a compliance checkbox it’s a mark of quality and safety in pressure vessel repair and alteration. Governed by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBBI), the R stamp ensures that repairs and alterations are carried out under the strictest standards. This protects workers, operations, and end users from potentially catastrophic equipment failures. It also demonstrates that a facility has invested in people, processes, and equipment to meet the industry’s most demanding benchmarks.
At Red River, we hold the R stamp and put it to work every day delivering pressure vessel repairs and alterations that keep your equipment safe, reliable, and fully compliant. Our team combines decades of industry experience with modern technology, so clients know their repairs are done right the first time. When you work with us, you gain a partner committed to safety, efficiency, and long-term value.
When you see an R stamp, it means the repair was performed by a facility authorized to work on pressure-retaining equipment like boilers and vessels. This designation protects industries by ensuring repairs are performed under stringent oversight, helping to prevent costly failures or safety incidents.
For more detail, see the NBBI’s official R stamp overview and the U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA guidance on pressure vessel safety, both of which outline standards and compliance expectations.
Quality Systems & Documentation
Qualified Personnel & Training
By investing in training, facilities demonstrate their commitment to excellence. For reference, the ASME Learning & Development program provides examples of ongoing education paths.
Equipment & Facility Standards
Certification & Renewal
We don’t just understand the requirements we live them every day. As a certified R-stamp facility, we perform:
When you choose an R-stamp certified facility like Red River, you’re choosing safety, integrity, and long-term reliability. Every weld, inspection, and audit is backed by the industry’s highest standard of quality.
It means a facility is authorized by the NBBI to perform repairs and alterations on pressure vessels and boilers in line with the NBIC. Only certified facilities can legally perform this type of work. For clients, it’s a guarantee that their equipment is repaired under strict quality oversight.
Certification is reviewed and renewed annually, ensuring continuous compliance. This process includes fresh audits and inspections to confirm that the facility’s personnel, equipment, and procedures meet current standards.
Each location must independently meet requirements and be approved through inspection. This ensures that the same high standard applies regardless of where the work is performed. Clients can be confident in consistency from one facility to another.
The R stamp is issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBBI) after a facility successfully demonstrates compliance with the NBIC. The National Board also oversees the renewal and auditing process to maintain credibility.
Choosing an R-stamp certified facility ensures your pressure-retaining equipment is repaired to the highest industry standards. The R stamp confirms that the facility has the training, systems, and authorization to perform repairs safely and legally. Some companies, like Red River, not only hold the certification but also focus exclusively on applying it to their own repair work demonstrating a commitment to quality rather than just checking a regulatory box. This level of specialization reduces risk, ensures compliance, and protects your operation from costly downtime.
In the realm of industrial solutions, Red River emerges as a pioneer, offering a diverse range of custom-engineered products and facilities. Among our specialties is the design and production of Custom/OEM Pressure Vessels, meticulously crafted to meet individual client requirements, ensuring performance under various pressure conditions. Our expertise extends to the domain of prefabrication, where Red River leads with distinction.
The company excels in creating prefabricated facilities, modules, and packages, reinforcing its stance as a forerunner in innovation and quality. This proficiency is further mirrored in their Modular Skids offering, where they provide an array of Modular Fabricated Skid Packages and Packaged equipment. Each piece is tailored to client specifications, underlining their commitment to delivering precision and excellence in every project they undertake.
