Overview
Metals sector: an overview of conformity processes
For metals, chemical composition, mechanical properties and non-destructive testing are assessed together. Material certificates are issued under EN 10204 (3.1 or 3.2); ISO 3834 conformity for welded fabrication is a requirement of many product standards.
How we work
Six steps from scope to certificate
Scope
We determine your product, target market and sector; the required legislation list is produced.
Quote
Testing and audit items are priced separately; the quote is delivered within 24 hours.
Sample / Planning
Sample requirements are shared, or an on-site audit is scheduled.
Testing & Audit
Testing or audit is carried out according to the method of the relevant standard.
Report & Document
A report is issued; if within certification scope, the process proceeds to the decision stage.
Maintaining the validation
Surveillance audits and legislative changes are tracked.
Product groups
Metals sector: what do we test?
- 01Steel and alloy products
- 02Castings and forgings
- 03Welded structures
- 04Surface-treated parts
- 05Fasteners
Services
The work we carry out in this sector
From testing laboratories to inspection, surveillance, audit, verification and calibration — all the services the Metals supply chain needs are under one roof.
All services
Standards
Standards referenced by the sector
Content is linked to standards based on the product's intended use, target market and technical characteristics.
- ASTM B117salt spray corrosion test
- ISO 9227salt spray corrosion test
- ISO 3834Quality conditions in welded manufacturing
- API 1104welding of pipelines and related facilities
- API 510Inspection code of pressure vessels
- API 570Inspection of piping systems in the enterprise
- API 5CTcasing and production pipe specification
- API 5Lline pipe specification
- API 620large welded low pressure storage tanks
- API 650welded steel storage tanks
- API 653inspection of field assembled storage tanks
- API 6Awellhead and flow control equipment specification
- ASME B16.5pipe flanges and flanged fittings
- ASME B31.1Design rules for power pipelines
- IEC 60068-2-27mechanical shock test
- 16 CFR Part 1203Safety specification for bicycle helmets
- 16 CFR Part 1512safety specifications for bicycles
- API 610centrifugal pumps in the oil and gas industry
- API 617axial and centrifugal compressors in the oil and gas industry
- API 682Seal systems in pumps and compressors
- ASME B46.1surface roughness and waviness
- ASME PTC 19.3Performance test code in temperature measurement
- ASTM A370Mechanical test methods on steel products
- ASTM D1002shear strength in metal adhesive connections
- ASTM D1876peel resistance in adhesives (T-peel)
- ASTM D2344short beam strength in composites
- ASTM D3039Tensile properties in polymer matrix composites
- ASTM D3410Compression properties in polymer matrix composites
- ASTM B117salt spray corrosion test
- ASTM G85modified salt fog (cyclic) test
- ISO 9227salt spray corrosion test
- SAE J2334cyclic laboratory corrosion testing
- VDA 233-102cyclic corrosion testing in automotive
- ASTM G154fluorescent UV accelerated aging
- ASTM G48pitting and crevice corrosion in stainless steels
- ISO 16701cyclic corrosion test
- ISO 6270strength in condensation environment
- ASTM A262susceptibility to intergranular corrosion in stainless steels
- ASTM B368copper accelerated acetic acid salt mist (CASS)
- ASTM D1141artificial sea water preparation
- ASTM D1654Evaluation of painted samples exposed to corrosive environment
- ASTM D2247coating resistance in high humidity
- 16 CFR Part 1303Ban on paint and painted products containing lead
- ASTM A123hot dip galvanized coating on iron and steel products
- ASTM B499magnetic thickness measurement in non-magnetic coatings
- ASTM D1186Dry film thickness by magnetic method
- ASTM D1654Evaluation of painted samples exposed to corrosive environment
- ASTM D2244color difference calculation with instrumental measurements
- ASTM D2247coating resistance in high humidity
- ASTM D2794rapid deformation (impact) resistance in coatings
- ASTM D3359adhesion with tape on coatings
- ASTM D4060Taber abrasion wear on coatings
- ASTM D4541pull-out adhesion strength in coatings
- ASTM D522mandrel bending flexibility in coatings
- ASTM D523gloss in coatings
- ASTM D610Degree of rust on painted steel surfaces
Certification
Documents that enable your product to reach the market
Global Market Access
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