Code A Weld Holdings Ltd
About us
About Our Dedicated Services
Our independently run services provide a high standard of professionalism and care, all of which hold their own United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) accreditation. Delivered by an exceptionally skilled and very approachable team. We provide:
Welding Procedure & Qualification Testing – for welds, welding procedures and welder certification
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)– for weldments and metallic materials, on-site and in-house
Mechanical Testing – for weldments and metallic materials
Free support
Our independent in-house and on-site services support a wide range of businesses and organisations – from nuclear, renewable energy, oil & gas and aerospace industries to rail, automotive, pharmaceutical, construction, marine and food sectors.
Absolute peace of mind
Our knowledge, experience and accreditations ensure that our work is of the highest achievable standards, enabling our customers to meet all regulatory and insurance requirements as well as their own company-specific standards. Which ultimately means what matters most – complete peace of mind.
To find out more about what we can do, please get in touch with us at Code A Weld.
Products & services
UKAS Accredited Mechanical Testing
A modern, fully equipped laboratory enables macroscopic and microscopic examinations. All equipment and machines are either annually calibrated by a UKAS-accredited calibration company or calibrated using in house methods. We perform an in house check daily to ensure continued rigorous compliance with quality standards. Mechanical Tests ASTM A262 Practice C corrosion tests ASTM A262 Practice E corrosion tests ASTM A370 Charpy V notch impact tests (-56°C to -195°C)* ASTM A370 Charpy V notch impact tests (+20°C to -55°C & 196°C) ASTM E23 Charpy V notch impact tests (-56°C to -195°C)* ASTM E23 Charpy V notch impact tests (+20°C to -55°C & 196°C) ASTM G48 corrosion tests Bend testing (ASME and BS) Bend tests (face, root and side bends) Brinell hardness testing* BS Charpy V notch impact tests (+20°C to -55°C & 196°C) BS Charpy V notch impact tests (-56°C to -195°C)* Chemical analysis Elevated temperature tensile tests Failure investigations Ferrite point counting Fracture testing (fillet weld or butt weld fractures) Microscopic examination (grain size and phases)* HV10 Vickers hardness survey HV5 Vickers hardness survey HV30 Vickers hardness survey IZOD test* Macroscopic examinations (including photomacrographs) Micro hardness testing* Microscopic examination for weld defects OES spark chemical analysis (Not UKAS Accredited) Photography (Not UKAS Accredited) Positive Material Identification (PMI) (Not UKAS Accredited) Push/compression testing (Not UKAS Accredited) Rockwell C hardness survey* Room temperature longitudinal tensile tests (0.2% proof stress, 0.5% yield strength, UTS, reduction of area and % elongation) Room temperature longitudinal tensile tests (UTS, reduction of area and % elongation only) Room temperature transverse tensile tests (0.2% proof stress, 0.5% yield strength, UTS, reduction of area and % elongation) Room temperature transverse tensile tests (UTS, reduction of area and % elongation only) Through thickness tensile test Weld decay bend testing*
UKAS Accredited NDT
We are one of the leading Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) companies. Our services are extremely thorough and we provide individual and detailed reports for each method of NDT testing in Manchester. Our work typically addresses weld integrity for carbon steels, stainless steels, alloys, components, all structures and vessels. We work precisely to customer specifications and test raw materials as well as components – from large gas silos, bridges and staircases to small aerospace components, floor claddings, overlay build-up on corroded surfaces and hard facing build-up on digger buckets. Liquid dye penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing and many more NDT methods are available. Our Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) services include: Visual Inspection (CSWIP and PCN) Liquid Dye Penetrant Inspection Portable Hardness Testing (Not UKAS Accredited) Magnetic Particle Inspection Ultrasonic Inspection Positive Material Identification (PMI) (Not UKAS Accredited) Radiography (Not UKAS Accredited) In-house and on-site Non-Destructive Testing Methods Our Non-Destructive Testing services can be carried out in-house as well as at customers’ sites, with our team of NDT technicians able to travel nationwide with all the equipment needed to carry out the required tests from liquid dye penetrant testing to magnetic particle inspections.
Weld Procedures & Welder Coding
Our weld certification documents are recognised worldwide by insurance and regulatory bodies, and give our customers an important guarantee of compliance for their own sales and marketing purposes. The weld reports and documentation that we prepare address every aspect of our customers’ requirements and provide a clear and detailed account of everything and everyone that we’ve inspected, analysed, tested and concluded. Welding Procedure Certification Our Independent Certification service comprises a complete package in respect of producing Welding Procedure Qualification Records / Procedure Qualification Records (WPQRs/PQRs). Our fully trained and qualified surveyors will attend your site and through a unique company-welder interaction method, collate all of the required data to produce the relevant certification. We then coordinate the required testing with our independent UKAS accredited laboratory, with results produced within a maximum of 3-5 days. Welder Performance Qualification Our Surveillance Department can independently witness and verify welders, who follow detailed written instructions to produce test pieces . We then coordinate testing of these pieces through our independent UKAS-accredited laboratory to enable qualification or coding to a National, European or Internationally recognised standard. We have a great Surveillance Department that can witness and verify professional welders. These are experts who can follow detailed instructions to come up with test pieces mainly in the form of preliminary welding procedure standard specifications. We then coordinate the testing of the produced pieces in our labs in a bid to enable coding or qualification to a European, National, or internationally recognised standards. Additionally, we also provide programmes for managing continuing qualifications or re-qualifications of welders. We will also organise documents showing evidence that can be used to support certificate prolongation.
CSCS Cards - Site Safety
Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card is often an essential requirement by many principal contractors for working on construction sites within the U.K. and there are now additional steps you need to take to allow for construction site access . If you are new to site work or your CRO card is due to expire, you will need to ensure you have carried out the following: a welder approval test, health and safety test and a job knowledge test in a welding process of your choice. Code A Weld and TWI Certification Ltd join up welder approval testing and certification to support the industry. The Agreement has enabled Code A Weld to undertake assessments and weld testing for welders seeking CSWIP certification, including the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) approval, essential for access to construction sites. Code A Weld CSWIP Welding Examiners visiting work sites, fabrication shops and training organisations to carry out welder approval testing, will be able to offer a one-stop-shop service giving you a single point of contact for all your welding certification needs, including the Code A Weld rapid turnaround test house service. Contact us today to discuss the new implications of the changes and the steps you need to take to gain a CSCS card. One of our team will be more than happy to walk you through the requirements and we will work with you to ensure you are fully supported from enquiry through to final certification.
Seminars & Educational Courses
Welder Qualification Matrix Creation Weld Procedure Matrix Creation Welder Validation/Prolongation Service Bespoke Welding Quality Seminars Visual Inspection Seminars From pWPS – WPS Route of Qualification Seminars New Standard Impact Review Awareness Telephone Support Welding Industry Connections
CE Marking
The Construction Products Regulation (CPR) was created in March 2011 to legally enforce the European Construction Products Directive (CPD). The Directive aims to harmonise the safety and performance standards of construction materials across the EU, whether they are manufactured within Europe, or imported. Under the CPR, from 1st July 2014, all fabricated structural steel must carry the CE Mark. The CE Mark is an indication of compliance with an appropriate manufacturing standard for a product and is a promise of quality, safety, and reliability. In the UK, non compliance with this rule is a criminal offence and can potentially result in suspension or prohibition notices being handed out to a company along with hefty fines, imprisonment, or both. Do welders need CE marking? Yes, if you are fabricating structural components for use within the EU. For structural steel fabrication, all engineers, main contractors and steelwork contractors need to ensure that every component used for a project complies with the requirements of BS EN 1090-1 (Execution of steel structures and aluminium structures). How can Code A Weld help you with CE marking? Code A Weld can work together with you to achieve the accreditation required to CE Mark your fabricated structural steel. With over 30 years of experience, we are a one-stop-shop for many of the services you will require in order to comply with BS EN 1090-1. We provide an easy service where you can qualify company welding procedures in accordance with BS EN ISO 15614-1, and qualify welding personnel in accordance with the relevant European standard. Currently, this is BS EN ISO 9606-1, as noted in BS EN 1090-1. We can help welders qualify against both the standards, avoiding any issues at a later date.
PMI - Positive Material Identification
Onsite & In-House PMI Services with Code A Weld At Code A Weld, we understand that material verification is critical to the integrity of your projects. Our Positive Material Identification (PMI) services give you confidence that the materials specified are the materials delivered — helping you meet compliance requirements, avoid costly failures, and maintain the highest quality standards. We offer PMI both onsite and at our dedicated in-house facility, giving you flexibility to suit your needs. Our experienced team uses state-of-the-art, calibrated equipment to provide rapid, reliable results with minimal disruption to your workflow. Whether you require verification during fabrication, incoming material checks, or independent third-party validation, we can support you at every stage. With quick turnaround times, traceable reporting, and the assurance of Code A Weld’s expertise, you can be certain your materials meet specification and industry standards. Choose Code A Weld PMI services — precision, compliance, and peace of mind.
Defence Related Projects
Defence Related – Project Involvement Code A Weld play a crucial role within the defence sector. Ranging from naval vessels to armoured vehicles and aerospace systems. We have many years’ experience of working within the defence sector. Due to Non-Disclosure Agreements and the sensitivity surrounding the projects, full details cannot be disclosed, however we have experience of working with materials such as Armox (SSAB), MIL-A-46100 and Durostat 400, 450 & 500.