Specialised service

Precision industrial
boilermaking in Barcelona

We manufacture tanks, pressure vessels, heat exchangers and pipework in stainless and carbon steel for the most demanding sectors.

Bespoke industrial boilermaking

Industrial boilermaking is the discipline covering the fabrication of metal equipment and structures subject to pressure, temperature or severe process conditions. At Talleres ECI we carry out boilermaking projects with full dimensional and metallurgical control, from one-off parts to short production runs.

We work with AISI 304, 316L and duplex stainless steel, as well as carbon steel and special alloys, matching the material to the fluid, temperature and applicable regulations in each case.

Every project goes through a prior technical study, design in compliance with regulations (PED, EN 13480, EN 13445…), fabrication by qualified welders, and complete documented quality control.

What we manufacture

  • Vertical and horizontal tanks
  • Pressure vessels (PED)
  • Heat exchangers
  • Headers and manifolds
  • Industrial pipework
  • Reactors and mixers
  • Metal silos and hoppers
  • Filters and separators
  • Casings and enclosures
  • Special boilermaking parts

Materials and standards

Stainless steel

AISI 304, 316L, 321, duplex 2205 and super duplex for corrosive environments and food or pharmaceutical applications.

Carbon steel

S235, S275, S355 and fine-grain steels for structures, storage tanks and process pipework.

Standards applied

Fabrication in compliance with PED 2014/68/EU, EN 13445, EN 13480, AD 2000 and sector-specific regulations (food, pharmaceutical, chemical).

Fabrication process

Every boilermaking project follows a structured process that guarantees full traceability and compliance with client requirements:

  1. 01

    Engineering and calculation

    Study of pressures, temperatures, fluids and applicable regulations. Thickness calculation and material selection.

  2. 02

    Technical design

    2D/3D fabrication drawings, bill of materials and inspection and test plan (ITP).

  3. 03

    Certified fabrication

    Carried out by qualified welders (EN ISO 9606). Continuous dimensional control at every stage.

  4. 04

    Testing and inspection

    Hydrostatic testing, NDT (dye penetrant, ultrasonics, radiography) according to risk level.

  5. 05

    Surface finishing

    Pickling, passivation, electrolytic polishing, sandblasting or painting depending on the application.

  6. 06

    Documentation and handover

    Fabrication dossier, material certificates, welding records and declaration of conformity.

Everything about industrial boilermaking

Industrial boilermaking is the metalworking specialty dedicated to manufacturing equipment and vessels that hold fluids, gases or solids under pressure or temperature. It includes tanks, heat exchangers, reactors, headers and pipework. It differs from structural steel construction in that boilermaking equipment is usually subject to specific pressure regulations (such as the European PED).

Yes. We routinely manufacture in AISI 316L, the benchmark stainless steel for food and pharmaceutical contact, with electrolytic or mechanical polished finishes to the required Ra. We apply hygienic design criteria (EHEDG) to tanks, piping and equipment for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.

We manufacture pressure vessels in compliance with the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED 2014/68/EU) and its associated standards (EN 13445, AD 2000). Equipment subject to a risk category requires the involvement of a notified body, with whom we coordinate the inspection and certification process to obtain the CE mark.

It depends on complexity and material. A standard stainless steel part can be ready in 2–4 weeks. More complex boilermaking projects (certified pressure vessels, large heat exchangers) take between 6 and 16 weeks. We always agree an execution plan with clear milestones before confirming the order.

Yes. We carry out inspection, repair and re-rating of existing boilermaking equipment: shell replacement, crack repair, nozzle replacement, plate build-up. We issue a repair report with the records needed to update the equipment's documentation.

Need to have a boilermaking equipment manufactured?

No-obligation quote. Response within 24 hours.

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