Your partner in quality, efficiency, and productivity

  • QC, CANADA / SC, USA
  • +1 514-430-6630
  • info@rabatec.ca

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Ready to secure your refractory investment with unbiased, expert verification? Don't leave your project's quality to chance. Contact us today!

  • Montreal, Canada / SC USA

  • +1 514 430-6630

  • info@rabatec.ca

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Beyond the Surface: Verifying Refractory Integrity

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Unbiased Oversight: Auditing for True Quality

Our audit and inspection services provide independent, third-party verification to ensure the integrity of your refractory projects and systems. We go beyond standard practice to meticulously assess quality and mitigate risk at every stage of your asset's lifecycle.

While our expertise is rooted in key industry standards like API 936, our tailored approach ensures that all refractory-dependent operations, regardless of code requirements, achieve the highest level of reliability and performance.

Our Core Services

Fitness-for-Service Audit

This service provides a formal engineering assessment of a used refractory lining to determine its fitness for a defined period of continued service. It is in high demand in petrochemical and refinery turnarounds as it saves millions by justifying a life extension without a full reline.

Pre-Project & Contractor Audit

This service mitigates risk at the earliest stage. It includes auditing potential contractors and suppliers, reviewing their qualifications, past project performance, and financial stability. This is a crucial step for capital projects to ensure the team on the ground is competent and will deliver quality work in compliance with API 936.

On-Site Installation Audit

This is a non-negotiable service for critical projects. An API 936 certified inspector provides full-time, on-site supervision of the installation process. This includes witnessing critical hold points and verifying that all material mixing, application, curing, and dry-out procedures are executed correctly and in strict accordance with the specifications.

Maintenance Inspections

During planned or unplanned shutdowns, a detailed refractory inspection is critical. This service involves a rapid, on-site assessment of all refractory-lined vessels, stacks, and components. The goal is to identify all necessary repairs and create an optimized work scope to minimize downtime and get the plant back online quickly.

Failure Analysis & Root Cause Audit

This service is for plants that have experienced a costly failure. We conduct a meticulous investigation to determine the exact cause of a failure. The ultimate value is in providing actionable recommendations to prevent it from happening again.

Technical & Documentation

In regulated industries, a project is only as good as its paperwork. This service provides a meticulous audit of all project documentation, from material certificates and test results to final inspection reports. We ensure all records are complete, accurate, and ready for official review, satisfying the stringent requirements of both clients and regulatory bodies.

Owner's Rep Audit

Acting as the owner's certified representative is a high-level service that provides complete assurance and a single point of accountability. Your role is to represent the owner's best interests on a project, from the initial bid document review to final sign-off, ensuring all work and records are compliant with both project specifications and API 936 standards.

Performance & Life Cycle Audit

This service focuses on the continuous improvement of refractory linings. It involves auditing an asset's performance over its campaign life to identify trends in wear, predict future failures, and optimize operational practices. This data-driven approach helps clients maximize their return on investment by systematically extending the service life of their refractory systems.

Operational Integration

A successful QMS requires clear and accessible documentation. We provide hands-on assistance in developing all necessary QMS documentation, manuals, and procedures, ensuring your team has a clear and consistent framework to follow.

Over 20 years of experience we’ll ensure you get the best outcomes.