Testing of work elements (scaffolding, props and railings)

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    Comprehensive quality control and assessment of the technical performance of Temporary Work Elements (TEWs): scaffolding, protection, shoring, etc.

    Ensayos a elementos de obra (andamios, puntales, barandillas)
    Services
    • Characterisation in accordance with EN (EN12810, EN12811, EN 12813, EN 13374, EN 1004 and design of specific customised tests). Third party laboratory for voluntary certification: Quality Mark.
    • Characterisation and assessment of mechanical, acoustic, physical-chemical and fire performance properties through testing. Possibility of designing and dimensioning through calculation and subsequent validation per test.
    • Technological services to improve performance.
    • Design and development of testing methods for the assessment of innovative products.
    Tests and Standards

    Mechanical tests on end product:

    • Dimensional and safety requirements.
    • Resistance to static load, impact and falls and fatigue tests.

    Physical-chemical tests on raw materials:

    • Physical and mechanical properties: tensile strength, elasticity, impact, abrasion, bending, colour, brightness, etc.
    • Natural and artificial ageing: QUV, ATLAS Ci3000, climatic chambers, salt spray, thermal shock, moisture, etc.

    Fire Performance Tests:

    • Fire reaction, resistance to fire and toxicity of smoke.
    Aimed at:
    • Manufacturers of scaffolding, props, shoring, perimeter protection, nets, formwork, lintels

    Accreditations and Recognition

    -	Acreditación ENAC ILAC para el sector materiales según ISO 17025 con nº expediente 4/LE063,

    ENAC Accreditation No. 4/LE024 for the Construction Industry

    -	Acreditación ENAC ILAC para el sector materiales según ISO 17025 con nº expediente 4/LE063,

    ENAC Accreditation No. 4/LE063 for the Materials Sector

    -	Acreditación ENAC ILAC para el sector materiales según ISO 17025 con nº expediente 4/LE063,

    ENAC Accreditation No. 4/LE456 for acoustic testing

    Acreditación ENAC ILAC para el sector materiales según ISO 17025 con nº expediente 4/LE148

    ENAC Accreditation No. 4/LE148 for electrical testing

    Organismo de Evaluación Técnica (OET) para la emisión de documentos de Evaluación Técnica Europea (ETE) para los Productos de Construcción

    Technical Assessment Body (TAB) for issuing European Technical Assessments (ETAs) for Construction Products.

    Organismo Notificado Nº 1292 para el Reglamento de Productos de la Construcción

    Notified Body No. 1292 for the Construction Products Directive

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