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Sector
Fasteners, Manufacturing
Location
West Midlands
Services
Mechanical Testing
Chemical Analysis
Metallography
Fastener Testing
Ensuring Quality Control with Mechanical, Metallurgical, and Chemical Analysis
Project Overview
Fasteners play a fundamental and often underestimated role in ensuring the structural integrity and safety of countless products across diverse industries. From automobiles and aerospace applications to construction and manufacturing, fasteners are the unsung heroes that hold together critical components.
The importance of fastener testing cannot be overstated, as the failure of these seemingly small components can have catastrophic consequences, ranging from compromised product performance to severe safety hazards.
Since 2013, BES Group (formerly Rotech Laboratories) have collaborated with our valued customer to provide regular testing services to ensure the quality and safety of their products. They are a fastener manufacturer based in the West Midlands, producing certified fasteners and bolts for global distribution. These products are used in various vital sectors including nuclear power, defence, renewables, and transportation.
As their fasteners are used in critical engineering and infrastructure projects, it’s essential that they are tested to the highest standards. As part of our partnership, we provide them with expert advice and regular, high-volume testing on their samples and raw materials.
The Challenge
Our customer faced growing challenges in ensuring the durability and reliability of their manufactured fasteners. Recognising the crucial role of their product in aircraft and vehicle safety, vital infrastructure for buildings, and critical utilities, it was paramount that their fasteners were tested and verified to the highest standards. Our customer contacted us as they were seeking a reliable testing partner to streamline their quality assurance processes and gain independent, impartial advice on their product’s performance.
Our customer had several specific requirements they were seeking in a testing partner:
- Capabilities: A testing laboratory that could offer a range of fastener testing services, from mechanical testing to metallurgical examinations and failure analysis.
- Compliance: A UKAS-accredited laboratory, offering tests that would support with compliance to strict industry regulations, quality standards, and specifications.
- Capacity: A testing partner that could manage routine testing of high-volume production work, as well as deliver expedited testing outcomes for urgent projects.
The Solution
The key to working together was to build a trusting, long-term partnership with our customer. Through the delivery of high-quality testing, backed up by our technical expertise, we were able to develop a tailored solution to address our customer’s specific needs. This helped our customer to deliver certified products that users trust.
- Comprehensive Testing Suite: We offered a comprehensive suite of fastener testing services, including mechanical testing, chemical analysis, metallography, and corrosion resistance. This ensured that every aspect of our customer’s fasteners was thoroughly evaluated.
- Dedicated Project Management: We were able to assign a dedicated project manager, who served as a single point of contact for our customer. This ensured effective communication, quick issue resolution, and alignment with our customer’s production timelines.
- Priority turnaround times: We were able to successfully handle a large number of samples requiring testing, providing priority turnaround times and premium testing services for urgent projects that required quick results.
- Regulatory Expertise: Our UKAS accreditation meant that we could demonstrate our capabilities for delivering quality testing services, in line with industry regulations, ensuring that all fastener testing processes adhered to relevant standards and certifications. This commitment to compliance alleviated our customer’s concerns about meeting regulatory requirements.
The Results
Our range of testing services and detailed results ensure that our customer’s raw materials meet the required standards and specifications used in manufacturing. This has given our customer and their team reassurance that their products are quality-compliant and ready for market.
Our customer has seen many benefits to establishing a routine testing partner for their fastener production:
- Improved Product Quality
- Streamlined Production Processes
- Cost Savings
- Long-term Partnership
This partnership demonstrates the positive impact of a strategic, long-term partnership in addressing complex quality assurance challenges. By combining expertise, advanced technology, and a client-centric approach, we not only met but exceeded our customer’s expectations, paving the way for a mutually beneficial collaboration that has lasted for over 20 years, and continues to thrive.
Key statistics
120,000 tonnes
of fastener products are produced each year in the UK, so establishing reliability and quality through routine testing is essential
£4.74 million
is the forecasted value of the UK fasteners industry by 2030, with a focus on corrosion prevention, weatherproof and chemical-resistant fastener production.
Automotive Industry
is one of the largest consumers of fasteners, as they are essential for assembling various components for engines, interiors, and electrical systems.
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