European Pressure Directive (PED
European Pressure Directive (PED
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Our company is in the process of acquiring a European Pressure Directive (PED). We manufacture pressure monitoring and switching devises. The T.U.V. representative /auditor stated that the only faculty authorized to perform weld testing is in Ohio. Is this correct? Any thoughts on the subject would be greatly appreciated.





RE: European Pressure Directive (PED
For somebody who will let you do your PED weld testing in any lab, go to:
www.hsbglobalstandards.com
RE: European Pressure Directive (PED
The facility needs to get TUV certified (or so called HP0). And you need to certify the welder per extensive TUV specific tests (A few labs could do the tests). The cert will be renewed every year.
It will add cost, no question. But it can be done.
RE: European Pressure Directive (PED
Any weld procedure certified to the European codes (which were EN 288 and EN 287 but have now changed) or to ASME IX is acceptable.
Here is the link to Annex 1 of the PED
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Look at section 3.1.2
Why do I always hear that TUV have to have done all the testing whenever they are being used as the notified body?
RE: European Pressure Directive (PED
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RE: European Pressure Directive (PED
Also, TUV usally generate a comprenhensive list for particular material assessment tests for the material you use.
In addition, TUV as notified body require the both of PED and AD.
What I said about HP0 is really related to the notified body when you choose TUV as notified body.
Please let me know if your notified body doesn't need to have HP0. I would consider to switch our notified body to yours seriously.
RE: European Pressure Directive (PED
Konrad
RE: European Pressure Directive (PED
HP0 is a section in AD 2000, so it is only relevant if you are designing and manufacturing to AD.
The amount of inspection should be dependent upon the module you use.