01 / Front-End Engineering
Engineered In-House. Built for Process Integrity.
Structural fabrication, process piping, and automation-integrated systems, engineered and commissioned to industrial tolerance.
Mechanical & Thermal Engineering
Hydraulic calculations, thermal load analysis, and structural design completed in-house prior to fabrication. Every vessel, heat-exchange manifold, and piping line is modeled in 3D CAD to evaluate thermal expansion, pressure drop, and fluid velocities before cutting steel.
Pre-Assembled Modular Systems
Skids and process units are shop-assembled and tested prior to delivery, reducing on-site installation time. 80% of assembly occurs in our controlled fabrication facility, collapsing on-site plant disruption into scheduled 48-to-72-hour turnaround shutdown windows.
02 / Custom Fabrication Services
End-to-End Production Expertise
MBH Solutions designs, fabricates, and commissions mechanical and process systems for industrial clients. Our scope spans structural fabrication, process piping, and modular skid assembly, delivered from initial engineering through site commissioning.
Sanitary Process Vessels, Tanks & Machines
Custom engineering and shop fabrication of atmospheric storage tanks, jacketed blending vessels, vacuum deaerators, and continuous holding tubes from 500 L pilot units up to 100,000 L industrial silos.
Hygienic Process & Utility Piping Networks
High-integrity fluid transfer systems and plant utility infrastructure. Closed-chamber automated orbital TIG and manual sanitary welding under continuous inert argon purge (< 20 ppm O2).
Industrial Pipe Bridges, Mezzanines & Frameworks
Heavy-duty sanitary stainless and galvanized steel catwalks, multi-tier overhead pipe bridges, access stair towers, and skid structural subframes engineered for extreme industrial vibration and seismic loads.
Conveying Systems & Material Handling Automation
Sanitary belt conveyors, 90°/180° modular plastic curve conveyors, cleated incline elevators, and accumulation roller tables engineered for high-speed food, beverage, and container handling.
03 / Credentials & Verification
Quality Assurance, Welding Standards & Documentation
Documented quality control, weld compliance, and delivery record maintained for every project.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
- ―Material traceability with mill test certificates on structural and piping stock.
- ―Dimensional inspection reports issued with every delivered assembly to 1 µm tolerance.
- ―Non-destructive testing (dye penetrant, radiographic) on critical welds.
- ―Hydrostatic and pressure testing prior to dispatch held at 1.5x design ratings.
WELDING & FABRICATION STANDARDS
- ―Welding procedures and welder qualifications maintained (WPS & WPQR).
- ―Orbital and manual TIG welding for sanitary and hygienic piping systems.
- ―ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system governing all shop processes.
- ―Controlled inert argon purging (< 20 ppm O2) to completely eliminate oxidation heat-tint.
PROJECT DOCUMENTATION
- ―As-built drawings and fabrication records updated to physical tie-ins.
- ―Material certificates and inspection / test reports for audit verification.
- ―Comprehensive operation and maintenance handover documentation.
- ―3D isometric weld identification maps linking every joint to boroscopy pass status.
Materials Science & Metallurgy
Alloy Selection & Process Suitability
Selecting the appropriate stainless metallurgy and elastomer compounds prevents pitting, chloride stress cracking, and elastomer hardening under aggressive CIP conditions.
Sanitary Seal & Gasket Compatibility Matrix
| Polymer Compound | Temperature Window | Sanitary Standards | Application Suitability |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPDM (Ethylene Propylene) | -40°C to +140°C | FDA CFR 177.2600 · USP Class VI | Culinary steam, hot caustic wash (NaOH), hot water, and non-fatty beverages. Excellent ozone and heat resistance. |
| FKM (Viton® Fluoroelastomer) | -15°C to +200°C | FDA CFR 177.2600 · 3-A Sanitary | Edible oils, fatty milk solids, essential oil flavor concentrates, and hydrocarbons. Resistant to animal fats and oils. |
| Virgin PTFE / TFM | -200°C to +260°C | FDA 21 CFR 177.1550 · USP Class VI | Universal chemical inertness. Used in scraper blades, valve seats, and high-purity sanitary gasket envelopes. |
Audit Reference Table
Manufacturing & Quality Engineering Matrix
Core fabrication parameters verified on every mechanical manufacturing and skid assembly project.
| Engineering Parameter | Shop Capability & Quality Execution Standard |
|---|---|
| Material Metallurgy | AISI 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 904L & Hastelloy C-22 (with EN 10204 3.1 MTRs) |
| Design Standards | Sanitary Process Guidelines, EHEDG & 3-A Sanitary Design Principles |
| Welding Technology | Automated Closed-Chamber Orbital TIG (GTAW) & Manual Sanitary TIG |
| Inert Purge Quality | 99.999% Ultra-High Purity Argon with real-time digital oxygen monitoring (< 20 ppm O2) |
| Machining Tolerance | 1 µm dimensional verification with calibrated Mitutoyo inspection tooling |
| Surface Treatment | Sanitary Mechanical Polish, Chemical Pickling & ASTM A967 Citric/Nitric Passivation |
| Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) | 100% Video Boroscopy, Hydrostatic Pressure Testing (1.5x Design Pressure), Dye Penetrant (PT) |
| Turnover Documentation (TOP) | Complete Audit Dossier: MTRs, 3D Weld Maps, Boroscope Video Logs, Hydro-Test Charts, O&M Manuals |
Quality Turnover Dossier
Turnover Package (TOP) for Multinational Audits
Every skid, vessel, and piping spool is accompanied by a structured handover dossier ensuring compliance with client corporate quality audits.
Full EN 10204 3.1 certification verifying heat numbers, chemical analysis, and mechanical tensile strengths for every sheet, pipe, and flange.
Complete Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ).
Detailed 3D isometric drawing linking every physical joint to its assigned weld ID, welder number, date of execution, and boroscopic pass status.
High-definition video files of all internal orbital welds provided on digital media, showing full 360-degree internal bead profiles.
Certified test chart logs recording test pressures held at 1.5x design ratings for 60+ minutes with calibrated test gauge serials.
Inspection reports verifying 1 µm machining tolerances and sanitary internal surface finishes at critical vessel and piping measurement points.
Verification records detailing acid chemistry, exposure durations, rinse water pH neutralization, and negative ferroxyl test results per ASTM A967.
Final red-line updated Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and 3D CAD models detailing all final tie-in dimensions and nozzle coordinates.
Lifecycle Execution
4-Stage Fabrication & Commissioning Workflow
Every vessel, skid frame, and piping spool is modeled in 3D CAD to verify nozzle orientations, dead-leg elimination, and human ergonomics before cutting steel.
Components are fabricated in our dedicated facility. Trained sanitary fabrication specialists perform automated orbital welds under continuous argon purge (< 20 ppm O2).
Complete skid systems undergo simulated water runs, automated valve sequencing, and hydrostatic pressure testing at 1.5x design limits in our testing bay.
Skids are delivered modularly for swift rigging, utility tie-in, automated passivation flushing, and startup during scheduled plant turnaround windows.
Engineering Knowledge Base
Frequently Asked Technical Questions
What is the operational advantage of automated orbital welding over manual sanitary TIG?
Manual TIG welding relies on human hand speed and torch angle, which can result in inconsistent internal weld penetration, micro-crevices, and excess heat-tint oxidation. Automated closed-chamber orbital welding regulates current, pulse frequency, and travel speed with computerized precision. Under continuous argon purge (< 20 ppm O2), it delivers a perfectly flush, crevice-free internal weld bead that resists bacterial biofilm formation and ensures 100% cleanability during CIP sanitization.
Why does MBH strictly control sulfur content between 0.005% and 0.017% in sanitary 316L tubing?
Sulfur acts as a surface-active element in the molten weld pool. If sulfur is below 0.005%, Marangoni fluid flow causes the molten metal to spread outward, resulting in wide, shallow penetration. If sulfur exceeds 0.017%, fluid flows deeply downward, causing burn-through. Controlling sulfur tightly between 0.005% and 0.017% guarantees symmetrical, uniform weld pool penetration across all orbital joints.
How does modular off-site skid fabrication reduce overall CAPEX and installation downtime?
Building process equipment on an active plant floor requires hot-work permits, dust containment tents, temporary scaffolding, and prolonged plant shutdowns costing tens of thousands of dollars per day. With modular skid fabrication, 80% of assembly occurs in our clean facility while your plant continues running. The completed skid arrives pre-piped, pre-wired, and wet-tested. On-site installation is reduced to rigging into position, bolting down, and connecting primary utility tie-ins during a single 48-to-72-hour weekend shutdown.
What surface finish standards are maintained for food, beverage, and dairy contact?
For food, dairy, and beverage applications, internal surfaces receive uniform sanitary mechanical polishing and thorough passivation to eliminate crevices where residues can anchor, ensuring complete cleanability during CIP sanitization cycles without making unrealistic sub-micron claims.
How do you verify that Clean-in-Place (CIP) spray balls cover 100% of internal vessel surfaces?
We conduct a Riboflavin Spray Coverage Test compliant with EHEDG guidelines. The vessel interior is completely coated with a fluorescent riboflavin solution and inspected under UV blacklight. The automated CIP cycle is initiated for a timed wash. Post-wash UV inspection verifies that 100% of the riboflavin has been dissolved and removed, proving that there are zero spray shadows or blind spots behind agitator shafts and baffles.
What documents are included in the Turnover Package (TOP) for multinational audits?
Every project is accompanied by an audit-ready Turnover Package containing EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Reports (chemical & mechanical properties), Welder Qualifications (WPQ/WPS), 3D isometric weld identification maps, digital video boroscopy recordings of internal joints, certified hydrostatic test chart logs, dimensional inspection sheets verifying 1 µm tolerance, and ASTM A967 Passivation Certificates.
“To deliver end-to-end engineering solutions — spanning process systems, industrial automation, and mechanical fabrication — that enable manufacturers to build, modernise, and optimise their production operations with confidence, quality, and long-term reliability.”
The Single-Source Advantage: Mechanical Fabrication + Siemens Automation
Conventional projects require managing separate mechanical vessel builders and control system software integrators, leading to vendor finger-pointing during line commissioning. MBH Solutions fabricates the physical vessels, orbital piping skids, and conveyor lines while our in-house Siemens automation team programs the S7 PLCs, WinCC SCADA dashboards, and control panels under a single turnkey contract.
Fabrication Case Studies & Commissioning
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Shop-fabricated modular CIP skid with automated chemical dosing and chemical recovery loops.
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