Fabory Renews ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Accreditation in 2022

01-05-2022

In 2022 Fabory renewed the A2LA accreditation of its in-house laboratory in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025. The accreditation recognises the competence, impartiality and consistent operation of laboratories carrying out testing and calibration activities.

For Fabory customers this provides additional confidence in the technical assessment and testing of fasteners. The in-house laboratory supports Fabory's wider commitment to product quality, technical expertise and reliable fastening solutions.

Fabory's A2LA Accreditation Renewal in 2022

The A2LA assessment took place in March 2022 and resulted in the renewal of Fabory's laboratory accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025.

The assessment covered the laboratory's quality-management processes, testing methods, equipment and the competence of employees responsible for carrying out laboratory tests.

The specific accreditation renewed in 2022 was valid until 31 March 2024. Fabory has continued its accreditation programme since that renewal and its in-house laboratory remains ISO/IEC 17025 accredited.

What ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation Means

ISO/IEC 17025 sets internationally recognised requirements for the competence, impartiality and consistent operation of testing and calibration laboratories.

Accreditation provides independent confirmation that a laboratory has appropriate processes, equipment, testing methods and competent personnel in place to produce reliable test results.

For industrial customers this is particularly important when fasteners are used in applications where material properties, mechanical performance, dimensions or product conformity must be verified.

How the Fabory Laboratory Is Assessed

As part of the accreditation process A2LA assesses the documentation and operation of the laboratory's quality system together with the validation of individual testing methods.

The assessment also considers the technical knowledge, skills and impartiality of laboratory employees. Calibration and maintenance records for relevant equipment are reviewed to ensure testing is carried out using appropriately controlled equipment.

Employees may be required to demonstrate testing methods during an assessment so that each stage of the process can be reviewed against the applicable requirements.

The laboratory also participates in interlaboratory comparisons. These exercises allow test results to be compared with those from other laboratories and provide additional evidence of consistent testing performance.

Fastener Testing at Fabory

Fabory's in-house laboratory supports the assessment of fasteners through a range of mechanical, chemical and dimensional testing capabilities.

Depending on the product and application these capabilities can include tensile testing, hardness testing, chemical analysis, dimensional measurement, thread inspection and corrosion testing.

The laboratory can also support customer-specific technical investigations and reporting where additional verification of fastener properties or performance is required.

Learn more about Fabory's ISO/IEC 17025 accredited in-house laboratory and its current testing capabilities.

Supporting Quality Throughout the Fastener Supply Chain

Laboratory testing forms part of Fabory's wider approach to quality assurance. Product quality starts with supplier selection and continues through inspection, testing, documentation and technical support.

This combination of specialist fastening knowledge and independent laboratory capability helps Fabory assess product conformity and support customers with technical questions and demanding applications.

Explore Fabory's wider Quality & Engineering services and discover how quality control supports Fabory's approach as Masters in Fasteners.

Current Fabory Laboratory Accreditation

This article records Fabory's A2LA accreditation renewal in 2022 and should be read as a historical accreditation update.

Fabory's in-house laboratory remains ISO/IEC 17025 accredited. Customers looking for current information about accreditation, laboratory capabilities or available testing services should refer to Fabory's current laboratory information.