Reinforcing Steel
R-TECH is fully equipped for all of the standard tests performed on reinforcing steels. Testing is available to a number of standards, including BS4449:1997, BS 4449:2005, ISO 15630, EN 10002 and ASTM A370. Standard tests include: - Fatigue testing (up to 40mm diameter)
- Bend and rebend testing (up to 40mm diameter)
- Bond testing (BS 4449 Annex A)
- Weld shear testing
- Sample geometry
- Metallography
- Weld assessment (BS 7123)
- Hardness testing UKAS accredited chemical analysis is available in-house through our sister company Metamet Consultants Ltd. - DIN 488 (Germany)
- NFA 35-016 (France)
- UNE 36-068 (Spain)
- Tensile testing (up to 40mm diameter)
R-TECH Services has UKAS accreditation for all of the above test procedures.
Testing is not restricted to any particular national standard. R-TECH has the capability of testing any standard reinforcing steel according to any national or international standard. Examples are:
In addition to testing standard reinforcing steels, R-TECH can also conduct tests on:
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- Coupled bars - Decoiled products - Stainless steels
- Clad steels
- Continuity systems
- Accessory systems 
Whatever the testing required on reinforcing steels, pre-stressing steels and related products, R-TECH is the specialist laboratory, with expertise to advise you. If we can't perform the tests ourselves, we can probably advise you who can.
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