Weld Procedure / Welder Approval
Accurate, independent testing of Weld Procedures / Welder Approvals to Irish and European standards.
BHP Laboratories is the largest independent materials testing laboratory in Ireland providing a wide range of engineering & scientific measuring, testing and analysing services to numerous industries throughout Ireland and the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of testing and analysing solutions for metal materials and welds. This includes a combination of site and laboratory sampling, testing, and advising services.
All testing is carried out by experienced technicians in our INAB ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, with results delivered to agreed turnaround times. We also provide on-site sampling and testing, with a fleet of fully equipped vehicles and field operatives covering all of Ireland.
Some of the services provided by our Weld Procedures / Welder Approvals service include:
- Weld procedure and welder qualification
- Mechanical testing of welds to EN, ISO and ASME IX codes
- Butt, fillet, branch, and production welds
- Investigation of weld failures / defects
- Advice on welding solutions by a qualified European Welding Engineer
- On site testing, including:
- Process audit/inspection/advice












