WPS & WPQR Certification
WPS and WPQR set out the general technical requirements for delivering hot rolled structural steel products.Product certification is an independent check to ensure that structural steel products meet the standards in the WPS and WPQR series.This includes verifying the material properties, how the products are made, inspections, tests, and the documentation provided.Certification shows that the products meet the required technical standards and gives confidence in their quality and consistency.
Metallic Materials
Safety & Reliability
Quality Assuarance
International Recognition
About the Standard
What is WPS & WPQR?
WPS and WPQR are European standards that set the general technical rules for delivering hot-rolled structural steel products.These standards outline the basic requirements for structural steel, such as how it is made, checked, and documented, following the guidelines in the WPS and WPQR series.
These standards apply to structural steel used in buildings, bridges, factories, infrastructure, and other engineering projects.
They cover the general rules for steel types, their strength, chemical makeup, size tolerances, testing, and inspection, including Mill Test Certificates (MTC), as defined by the specific product standard within the WPS and WPQR series.
WPS and WPQR are widely accepted by steel makers, fabricators, engineering firms, and construction industries across Europe and around the world.
Product certification provides an independent check that structural steel meets the technical standards set by the relevant WPS and WPQR product standard.
Why It Matters
Material Quality
Verification of structural steel products against the applicable material quality requirements.
Product Consistency
Promotes consistent material properties and manufacturing quality across production.
Engineering Applications
Applicable to structural steel products used in buildings, bridges, industrial facilities and infrastructure projects.
Inspection Documentation
Provides inspection documentation in accordance with the applicable European Standards.
International Recognition
Recognised throughout the European construction and engineering industries.
Key Requirements of WPS & WPQR
EN 10025-1 sets out the general technical rules for making hot rolled structural steel products.It covers things like the steel’s properties, how to check it, test it, track its history, and prepare the necessary documents.
Steel Grades
Conformity with the applicable structutal steel grades specified in the EN 10025 series.
Mechanical Properties
Verification of the specified mechanical properties, incliding strength, ductility and impact toughness were applicable.
Chemical Composition
Verification of chemical composition in accordance with the applicable product standard.
Dimensional Tolerances
Conformity with specified dimensions and tolerances,
Material Traceability
Identification and traceability of materials througout production.
Inspection & Testing
Verification through inspection and testing in accordance with the applicable standards and technical requirements.
Mill Test Certificates
Verification of inspection documents, including Mill Test Certificates (MTC) in accordance with EN 10204 were applicable.
Technical Documentation
Technical documentation and quality records maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements.
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