Overview of Pacific Northwest Sanitary’s (PNW Sanitary’s) quality, regulatory, and operational practices for vendor onboarding and procurement teams.

<h3 id="vendor-compliance-statement">Vendor Compliance Statement</h3><p>This Vendor Compliance Statement provides an overview of the quality, regulatory, and operational standards maintained by Pacific Northwest Sanitary (PNW Sanitary), a division of Ace Race Parts, Inc. This document is intended for procurement teams, quality departments, and vendor onboarding processes.</p><h3 id="1-company-information">1. Company Information</h3><p><strong>Legal Business Name:</strong> Ace Race Parts, Inc.<br><strong>Division / Brand:</strong> Pacific Northwest Sanitary (PNW Sanitary)<br><strong>Operating Location:</strong> Olympia, Washington<br><strong>Business Type:</strong> Manufacturer and distributor of stainless steel sanitary process components<br><strong>Year Established:</strong> 2014<br><strong>EIN:</strong> 82-2461471<br><strong>DUNS:</strong> 117052150<br><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://www.pnwsanitary.com">https://www.pnwsanitary.com</a><br><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:sales@pnwsanitary.com">sales@pnwsanitary.com</a><br><strong>Phone:</strong> +1-844-PNW-SANI</p><h3 id="2-business-overview">2. Business Overview</h3><p>PNW Sanitary manufactures stainless steel sanitary fittings, tubing, and related process components for the food, beverage, dairy, brewery, pharmaceutical, and general industrial processing markets. All products are manufactured exclusively for the PNW Sanitary brand and are inspected, stocked, and shipped from Olympia, Washington.</p><p>Our product lines include Tri-Clamp fittings, Bevel Seat fittings, I-Line fittings, John Perry fittings, Butt-Weld fittings, sanitary tubing, ferrules, clamps, spool assemblies, and accessories. All components are produced to support hygienic, high-integrity processing environments.</p><h3 id="3-quality--manufacturing-standards">3. Quality &amp; Manufacturing Standards</h3><p>PNW Sanitary products are manufactured to our specifications by dedicated production partners who follow strict sanitary and industry standards. All fittings, tubing, and components undergo internal quality verification upon receipt.</p><p><strong>Manufacturing adheres to:</strong></p><ul><li>ASTM A249 / A269 / A270</li><li>ASME BPE (where applicable)</li><li>3-A Sanitary Standards (where applicable)</li><li>FDA CFR 21 compliance for food-contact elastomers and stainless materials</li></ul><p><strong>Internal Quality Controls:</strong></p><ul><li>Positive Material Identification (PMI) using a SciAps X-550 XRF Analyzer</li><li>Batch-level alloy chemistry verification</li><li>Dimensional inspection against Tri-Clamp, Bevel Seat, I-Line, John Perry, and Butt-Weld specifications</li><li>Surface finish evaluation (32Ra or better for sanitary tubing unless otherwise specified)</li><li>Lot traceability maintained for all incoming components</li><li>Formal non-conforming product review and corrective actions</li></ul><h3 id="4-regulatory--sanitary-compliance">4. Regulatory &amp; Sanitary Compliance</h3><p>PNW Sanitary maintains compliance with applicable sanitary, material, and regulatory standards, including:</p><ul><li><strong>3-A Sanitary Standards</strong> &#x2014; PNW Sanitary maintains its own 3-A authorization, and the certificate is issued in our name. Applicable products follow 3-A material and design requirements.</li><li><strong>FDA CFR 21</strong> &#x2014; Food-contact compliant stainless steel and elastomers</li><li><strong>RoHS &amp; REACH</strong> &#x2014; Declarations maintained for stainless steel and gasket materials</li><li><strong>Conflict Minerals</strong> &#x2014; Products do not intentionally include tin, tungsten, tantalum, or gold from conflict regions</li><li><strong>California Proposition 65</strong> &#x2014; General compliance statement available on request</li><li><strong>Country of Origin</strong> &#x2014; Listed on invoices and Certificates of Conformance as required</li></ul><h3 id="5-documentation-availability">5. Documentation Availability</h3><p>The following documents are available upon request:</p><ul><li>Material Test Reports (MTRs)</li><li>Certificates of Conformance (COCs)</li><li>PMI / XRF alloy verification reports</li><li>3-A authorization statement</li><li>Vendor Compliance Statement (PDF)</li></ul><p>To request documentation, please contact <a href="mailto:support@pnwsanitary.com">support@pnwsanitary.com</a>.</p><h3 id="6-environmental--workplace-safety">6. Environmental &amp; Workplace Safety</h3><p>PNW Sanitary maintains internal handling and safety policies aligned with OSHA guidelines. No hazardous manufacturing processes occur at our Olympia facility. Stainless steel materials and packaging waste are recycled where applicable, and no hazardous chemicals are used in our warehousing operations.</p><h3 id="7-data-security--privacy">7. Data Security &amp; Privacy</h3><p>Customer data is managed securely through platform-level controls:</p><ul><li>PCI-compliant payment processing through Shopify Payments</li><li>No access or storage of customer credit card numbers by PNW Sanitary staff</li><li>Restricted access to customer information</li><li>No third-party data sharing outside of operational requirements</li></ul><h3 id="8-company-policies">8. Company Policies</h3><p>Our public policies can be accessed at the following links:</p><ul><li><strong>Shipping Policy</strong> &#x2014; <a href="https://www.pnwsanitary.com/pages/shipping-policy">https://www.pnwsanitary.com/pages/shipping-policy</a></li><li><strong>Return Policy</strong> &#x2014; <a href="https://www.pnwsanitary.com/policies/refund-policy">https://www.pnwsanitary.com/policies/refund-policy</a></li><li><strong>Warranty Policy</strong> &#x2014; <a href="https://www.pnwsanitary.com/pages/warranty-policy">https://www.pnwsanitary.com/pages/warranty-policy</a></li><li><strong>Pricing Policy</strong> &#x2014; <a href="https://www.pnwsanitary.com/pages/pricing-policy">https://www.pnwsanitary.com/pages/pricing-policy</a></li><li><strong>B2B Application</strong> &#x2014; <a href="https://www.pnwsanitary.com/pages/b2b-application">https://www.pnwsanitary.com/pages/b2b-application</a></li></ul><h3 id="9-contact-information">9. Contact Information</h3><p><strong>General Support:</strong> <a href="mailto:support@pnwsanitary.com">support@pnwsanitary.com</a><br><strong>Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable:</strong> <a href="mailto:accounting@pnwsanitary.com">accounting@pnwsanitary.com</a><br>&lt;</p>

PNW Sanitary Vendor Compliance Statement

Overview of PNW Sanitary’s adherence to 3-A Sanitary Standards and hygienic design requirements.

<h3 id="3-a--sanitary-compliance-statement">3-A &amp; Sanitary Compliance Statement</h3><p>Pacific Northwest Sanitary (PNW Sanitary) manufactures stainless steel sanitary fittings, tubing, and process components that comply with hygienic requirements for food, beverage, dairy, brewery, and pharmaceutical applications. This statement outlines our adherence to 3-A Sanitary Standards and other applicable regulatory frameworks.</p><h3 id="our-3-a-authorization">Our 3-A Authorization</h3><p>PNW Sanitary maintains its own 3-A authorization, and the certificate is issued in our name. Applicable products are manufactured in accordance with 3-A sanitary design, material, and fabrication requirements.</p><p>Our 3-A alignment includes:</p><ul><li>Accepted sanitary fitting design practices</li><li>3-A material requirements for stainless steel components</li><li>Surface finish expectations for hygienic process systems</li><li>Documentation and traceability standards outlined by 3-A SSI</li></ul><h3 id="applicable-product-families">Applicable Product Families</h3><p>The following product families are manufactured to meet 3-A Sanitary Standards where applicable:</p><ul><li>Tri-Clamp fittings</li><li>I-Line fittings</li><li>John Perry fittings</li><li>Bevel Seat fittings</li><li>Butt-Weld fittings (sanitary specifications)</li><li>Sanitary tubing (ASTM A270 / 32Ra finish or better unless noted)</li><li>Ferrules, clamps, gaskets, and spool assemblies</li></ul><h3 id="regulatory--material-compliance">Regulatory &amp; Material Compliance</h3><p>In addition to 3-A alignment, PNW Sanitary maintains the following regulatory and material compliance requirements:</p><ul><li><strong>FDA CFR 21</strong> &#x2013; Food-contact compliant stainless steel and elastomers</li><li><strong>RoHS &amp; REACH</strong> &#x2013; Supplier declarations maintained for stainless steel and gasket materials</li><li><strong>Positive Material Identification (PMI)</strong> &#x2013; Alloy verification via SciAps X-550 XRF analysis</li><li><strong>ASTM Specifications</strong> &#x2013; ASTM A270, ASTM A240, ASTM A182</li></ul><h3 id="documentation-availability">Documentation Availability</h3><p>The following documentation is available on request:</p><ul><li>3-A authorization statement</li><li>Material Test Reports (MTRs)</li><li>Certificates of Conformance (COCs)</li><li>PMI/XRF verification reports</li><li>Vendor Compliance Statement (PDF)</li></ul><p>For documentation requests, email us at <a href="mailto:support@pnwsanitary.com">support@pnwsanitary.com</a>.</p><h3 id="related-articles">Related Articles</h3><ul><li><a href="#">Vendor Compliance Statement</a></li><li><a href="#">How Do I Request Material Test Reports (MTRs)?</a></li><li><a href="#">How Do I Request a Certificate of Conformance (COC)?</a></li></ul>

3-A & Sanitary Compliance Statement

Overview of PNW Sanitary’s alloy verification process using SciAps XRF technology.

<h3 id="alloy--material-verification-statement-pmi--xrf-testing">Alloy &amp; Material Verification Statement (PMI / XRF Testing)</h3><p>Pacific Northwest Sanitary (PNW Sanitary) performs Positive Material Identification (PMI) using a SciAps X-550 XRF Analyzer to verify the alloy chemistry of incoming stainless steel sanitary components. This testing supports material accuracy, traceability, and compliance for food, beverage, dairy, and pharmaceutical processing applications.</p><h3 id="our-pmi--xrf-process">Our PMI / XRF Process</h3><p>Alloy verification is conducted on a batch-level basis to validate the material chemistry provided by our manufacturing partners. This process ensures that 304 and 316L stainless steel components conform to their required specifications and are suitable for sanitary process use.</p><p>The SciAps X-550 XRF Analyzer provides:</p><ul><li>Real-time alloy identification of 304 and 316L stainless steel</li><li>Verification of chromium, nickel, molybdenum, and other key alloying elements</li><li>Confirmation of heat number and batch consistency</li><li>Documentation support for MTR and COC traceability</li></ul><h3 id="materials-subject-to-pmi-verification">Materials Subject to PMI Verification</h3><p>PNW Sanitary primarily uses PMI/XRF testing on the following product groups:</p><ul><li>Tri-Clamp fittings (304 and 316L)</li><li>Bevel Seat fittings</li><li>I-Line and John Perry fittings</li><li>Butt-Weld fittings</li><li>Ferrules, end caps, elbows, tees, reducers, crosses, and laterals</li><li>Sanitary tubing (ASTM A270)</li></ul><h3 id="regulatory--quality-alignment">Regulatory &amp; Quality Alignment</h3><p>PMI verification supports compliance with the following standards:</p><ul><li><strong>ASTM Specifications</strong> &#x2013; Base material specifications</li><li><strong>ASME BPE</strong> &#x2013; Where applicable to fittings and components</li><li><strong>FDA CFR 21</strong> &#x2013; Food-contact material suitability</li><li><strong>3-A Sanitary Standards</strong> &#x2013; Applicable product families</li><li><strong>PNW Sanitary internal quality protocols</strong></li></ul><h3 id="documentation-availability">Documentation Availability</h3><p>PMI/XRF reports may be provided to customers when required for procurement, onboarding, or validation processes.</p><p>Customers may request:</p><ul><li>XRF alloy verification report (when available)</li><li>Material Test Reports (MTRs)</li><li>Certificates of Conformance (COCs)</li><li>Vendor Compliance Statement (PDF)</li></ul><p>For documentation requests, email <a href="mailto:support@pnwsanitary.com">support@pnwsanitary.com</a>.</p><h3 id="related-articles">Related Articles</h3><ul><li><a href="#">3-A &amp; Sanitary Compliance Statement</a></li><li><a href="#">Vendor Compliance Statement</a></li><li><a href="#">How Do I Request Material Test Reports (MTRs)?</a></li><li><a href="#">How Do I Request a Certificate of Conformance (COC)?</a></li></ul>

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