Market Update – Nov 2021
Market Update from Calibre Steel - November marks the resumption of international travel for fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents aged 12 years and above.
Quality Assurance
Quality Assured
Calibre stands behind its products by certifying compliance to independently established Australian Standards.
These standards cover the steel’s chemical composition and mechanical properties, associated testing, inspection, certification procedures and dimensional tolerances.
The 3 critical components to ensuring quality compliance –
1. PLATE MARKING
All Plates supplied by Calibre Steel are stencilled with the necessary compliance information for identification, traceability and connection to a specific manufacturer and test certificate.
2. TEST CERTIFICATES
Compliance is a key issue in the Australian construction market, and test certificates allow you to check for compliance.
The test certificate is an important reference document that reports on all elements relating to the applicable Australian Standard.
Compliance to the applicable Australian Standard is vital as it gives the specifier and purchaser confidence that the material obtained will perform as intended in the design and use phases of a project.
In addition test certificates provide evidence of material identification and origin. Knowing the mill is reputable and can provide this level of traceability and certification helps provide peace of mind that the steel plate product is compliant with the applicable Standards.
For example, BlueScope Steel’s products are also tested via NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities) accredited agencies. NATA is a member of an internationally accepted system that recognises the competence of testing and calibration laboratories that assures the quality of test data internationally. NATA accredited test certificates are provided with each BlueScope Steel order and are kept on file.
3. SYSTEMS
| AS/NZS3678 minimum information equipment | |
|---|---|
☑ | Steelmakers, manufacturers, suppliers and the testing authorities name |
☑ | Test Certificate number and test number |
☑ | Heat number |
☑ | Product, testing specification and grade |
☑ | Product Delivery condition |
☑ | Date |
☑ | Reference to a third party accrediting body recognised by ILAC, such as NATA |
☑ | Aditional tests agreed between the purchaser and the manufacturer |
☑ | Dimensions |
☑ | Product Steelmaking process |
☑ | Unique product identifiers for the tested units and other product covered by the test certificate |
☑ | Chemical Analysis type |
☑ | Chemical composition of all elements listed in Tables 2 or 3 of the Standard |
☑ | The relevant mechanical testing results (including test piece position and orientation, batch or item basis of testing and results) |
☑ | Statement acknowledging the chemistry and tested mechanical properties comply with the Standard |
☑ | Signatory from the manufacturer, supplier and certification authority attesting to items above. |
News
Information about products and updates to Calibre below.
Meet Gino Reed and Ashley Ellis
Please join us in welcoming our new Melbourne team members - Gino Reed and Ashley Ellis. Our people provide our customers with immediate and transparent access to steel plate solutions.
Calibre Steel is Moving!
We are moving to a new facility packed with the latest technology in both operations and processing. With increased stock levels to cater to demand spikes; in-house processing services including plasma & oxy cutting; and a wide range of steel products.
Floor Replacement Project – Saunders International
Saunders International was in need of floor replacement for one of their project sites in Melton, Melbourne. It was critical to ensure the right material was used for this project in an efficient, safe and timely manner.
