Applus+ Executes National Agreement with Regulatory Agency for the Provision of Weld Testing

05/05/2021

Applus+ in Canada has entered into an agreement with a national agency for the provision of welder qualification testing.

Welder qualification testing involves the assessment of a welding operator’s ability to produce a sound weld in accordance with a given specification. During the test, a welding operator produces a test coupon. Applus+ then performs appropriate radiographic or mechanical tests of the weld coupon, determined by the code requirements. The assessment performed by Applus+ seeks to ensure that the welding operator can produce a weld that conforms with the requirements of the relevant welding standard.

Welder qualification testing is one of the integrated professional services offered by Applus+ in support of welding operations. Related services include:

Development of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and welding Procedure Qualification Records (PQR)
Mechanical laboratory testing of welding coupons in our ISO 17025 certified labs
Quality control activities including inspection and non-destructive testing
Quality assurance activities including quality audits and vendor surveillance
Retained welding engineer for CSA welding programs

Applus+ has experience with a variety of welding codes, including CSA, AWS, ASME & ISO, and is capable of developing welding procedures for marine classification societies (Lloyds, DNV, ABS) for a wide range of materials.