Process and Utility Piping

For over 30 years, Performance Mechanical, Inc. (PMI) has been delivering process piping and utility services for an array of manufacturing and industrial applications.  We can install, modify, and test piping, as well as provide end-to-end pipe fabrication service. Our expertise spans a complete range of system, including:

  • Gas
  • Steam
  • Chemical process
  • Hydraulic
  • Fuel oil
  • Water
  • Ammonia
  • Compressed air
  • Condensation
  • Food grade
  • Brew quality

We Understand Your Highest Standards

Our team of designers, pipefitters, project managers, welders, pipe fabricators, and quality control professionals can upgrade, expand, replace, or install even your most regulated or complex process systems. We have completed work in a wide variety of industries—from refineries to manufacturing plants to food and beverage facilities and more. Further, our team even understands the critical nature of hazardous and corrosive process fluids.

Custom Pipe Fabrication for Utility Piping 

Pipe Services_350x263 (1).jpgWe operate two cutting-edge pipe fabrication shops in California, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. We can tailor utility piping assemblies to your unique plans, specifications, and code requirements. Our services meet a variety of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), National Board Inspection Code (NBIC), American Petroleum Institute (API), and American Welding Society (AWS) standards, including ASME B31.3 for process piping. 

The controlled environment in our pipe fabrication shops helps us deliver high quality components and meet stringent safety standards. Further, custom pipe fabrication can help slash installation times by maximizing job site efficiency.

Experience With Your Materials and Projects

We offer experience working with:

  • 304/316 Stainless Steel
  • Carbon Steel
  • Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC)
  • Chromes (1-1/4Cr, 2-1/4Cr, 5Cr, 9Cr)
  • Duplex/alloy 20
  • Exotic metals
  • High density polyethylene (HDPE)
  • Inconel
  • Nickel/Hastelloy®

Our project capabilities include:

  • Custom spooling
  • Detailed design services
  • Pipe supports/systems
  • Pipefitting and welding
  • Pipeline welding (API 1104)
  • Piping demolition
  • Pressure testing (Office of the State Fire Marshal and California State Lands Commission hydrotest certified)
  • Process systems and piping installation
  • Shutdowns/outages
  • Structural steel platforms, catwalks, handrail
  • Utility piping installation
  • Value engineering/constructability
  • Confined space/process tank services
  • Piping systems in accordance with ASME and API standards and specifications