Multiple Accreditations for Every Industry

We have made sure we met all the standards and achieved all the industry accreditations that our clients need for welding and fabrication.

Highest Standards

Spectrum chose LRQA who are the leading global assurance partner to make sure we reach and maintain the highest standards.

Telephone: 01246 205 267

Email: info@spectrumweldingsupplies.co.uk

Supplying High Quality Sectors

• Aerospace and Defense
• Automotive Industry
• Construction and Infrastructure Projects
• Government Contracts
• Medical Devices

Supporting Environmentally Responsible Sectors

• Oil and Gas Industry
• Energy and Utilities
• Marine and Offshore Engineering
• Heavy Manufacturing and Fabrication
• Construction and Infrastructure Projects

Safety Conscious Companies

• Oil and Gas Industry
• Energy and Utilities
• Marine and Offshore Engineering
• Heavy Manufacturing and Fabrication
• Construction and Infrastructure Projects

Welding Specialists

We are able to offer our customers certification in accordance with DNV ISO 3834, for a documented welding quality system and welding procedure approval.

Welding Procedure Qualification (WPQ): Certification that welding procedures meet international standards (like ISO, ASME, or AWS).

Welder Certification: Verifying that welders possess the skills to produce welds that meet specific quality requirements.

BS EN IEC 60974-1

Arc welding equipment – Welding power sources

BS EN 62381

Automation systems in the process industry. Factory acceptance test (FAT), site acceptance test (SAT) and site integration test (SIT)

BS 7671

The IET Wiring Regulations

ISO 17662

Welding — Calibration, verification and validation of equipment used for welding, including ancillary activities

ISO 13854

Safety of machinery — Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human body

Spectrum Achieving the Highest Standards

Example List of Accreditations for a Nuclear Plant

When suppling of welding equipment and consumables to nuclear plants, the primary focus has to be on quality assurance, traceability, and compliance with stringent standards.

Key accreditations and standards needed include:

1. ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems): Demonstrates consistent quality in manufacturing and distribution processes, crucial for nuclear supply chains.
2. ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems): Ensures the environmental impact of manufacturing and distribution is minimized, which is important for nuclear projects.
3. ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety): Addresses safety in manufacturing, especially relevant when supplying hazardous materials like welding consumables.
4. ASME Certification (Materials and Equipment): Specifically, ASME Section III may apply to equipment and consumables used in the construction and maintenance of nuclear components.
5. ISO 3834 (Quality Requirements for Fusion Welding of Metallic Materials): Although more commonly required for welders, suppliers may need it if they produce consumables like filler metals.
6. NQA-1 (Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications): Demonstrates adherence to nuclear-specific quality assurance standards, often required in procurement contracts.
7. RCC-M Certification (if supplying in Europe): Ensures that materials and welding consumables meet the stringent requirements for pressure equipment in nuclear plants.
8. DNV or Lloyd’s Register Certification: For quality assurance in the supply of safety-critical welding equipment.
9. Material Traceability Certification: Ensures that all supplied welding materials have traceable origins, essential for safety compliance.
10. CE Marking (for European Markets): Confirms that welding equipment meets EU safety, health, and environmental requirements.
11. RoHS Compliance (Restriction of Hazardous Substances): Particularly important if welding consumables contain harmful metals or chemicals.

Nuclear plants demand these accreditations from suppliers to ensure that all equipment and consumables meet rigorous safety and quality standards, minimizing the risk of defects that could compromise reactor safety.