RELIABLE ACROSS THE BOARD

PHARMACEUTICAL PROCESS PIPING

a fixture in Quebec pharmaceutical construction projects

When it comes to health, there can be no compromise. You can trust Thomas O’Connell. This complex and challenging sector has become one of the company’s key markets.

THOMAS O’CONNELL KNOW-HOW

PHARMACEUTICAL PROJECT EXPERTISE

HIGH PURITY WATER

Purified water (USP) and injection water (EPI/WFI) systems. Pre-treatment, treatment, tank, distribution, and loop to points of use.

CLEAN COMPRESSED AIR

and other high purity gases. Compressors, dryers, tanks, filtration and distribution.

PURE STEAM

Distiller and distribution.

PROCESS AND NEP

High purity piping, tank with or without liner, pump, temperature control unit (TCU).

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance, upgrades or modifications to existing facilities.

ORBITAL WELDING : THOMAS O’CONNELL DOES NOT CUT CORNERS

Thomas O’Connell is a pioneer in the use of automatic orbital welding processes commonly known as orbital welding.

This method allows for absolute repeatability and impeccable weld quality as required for high purity processes. The company has more than a dozen orbital welding machines that can be used both in the fabrication shop and on construction sites. This makes Thomas O’Connell the undisputed leader for orbital welding.

Tubes and fittings with certified surface finishes of 15, 20 or 32 Ra with or without electropolishing and full tracability

Inert gas shield welding with 99.998% pure purge gas

Interior weld inspection using a boroscope

Welding documentation specific to each individual weld (weld logs + weld maps)

Passivation is done in shop, on site or local passivation depending on the site conditions

Thomas-Oconnell-Employee-work-career-team

STRICT CERTIFICATIONS, A CONSCIENTIOUS COMPANY!

CERTIFICATION: ESSENTIAL FOR PEACE OF MIND

Thomas O’Connell projects come with the assurance that all client certification and validation requirements will be met in full. Clients receive all the documentation required for the audit process (traceability of documents, certificates, reports, proof of qualifications, etc.) from the company.

i

DOCUMENTED ACROSS THE BOARD

Companies operating in the pharmaceutical sector must meet strict regulations established by governments, including Health Canada and the US Food and Drug Administration. Thomas O’Connell has the knowledge and skill to help its clients through all stages of the validation process. All traceability, monitoring, and quality control documentation is provided to clients as soon as possible.



RBQ-APPROVED QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM

The Régie du Bâtiment du Québec has created a permit system to oversee the risks involved in installing pressure vessels and their related piping. The Quality Control Program (QCP) for pressure installations at Thomas O’Connell was among the first to receive RBQ approval. This approval allowed the company to obtain a pressure installation permit, prized for its stringent requirements.



COMPLIANCE ACROSS THE BOARD

At Thomas O’Connell, we manufacture and install piping systems in strict compliance with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulations. Clients can also rest assured of our full compliance with American Society of Mechanical Engineers Bioprocessing Equipment (ASME-BPE) specifications.

s

Did you know?

Generally, a gas system (compressed air, steam, nitrogen, CO2 or other) with a safety valve set higher than 15 psi is legally considered a pressurized system.

As of April 1, 2019, a significant amount of pressurized piping and equipment work requires a pressure installation permit (ISP) and a Quality Control Program (QCP). Entrust your projects to Thomas O’Connell and you can be certain that your pressure installations are fully compliant.

Uncertain whether your system is subject to the Regulation respecting pressure installations?

CONTACT AN EXPERT

At Thomas O’Connell, PHARMA IS IN OUR GENES!

The company has distinguished itself through common values with the pharmaceutical industry. A fixture in Quebec pharmaceutical construction projects Our essential expertise responds in full to the sector’s requirements and criteria for quality and safety. Thomas O’Connell is proud to have risen to the challenge of earning these companies’ trust.