EN1090-2 to EXC2 (EXC4 for initial processing)

Since mid-2014, Alinco has been certified EN1090-2 for steel and stainless steel according to methods 1 and 3a:

EN1090-2 up to EXC2 for all operations
EN1090-2 up to EXC4 for initial processing (cutting and bending)
For projects in steel or aluminum up to EXC3 (for all operations) or EXC4 (for plasma cutting), we refer to our sister company Deprest.

Since then, we have completed and delivered several EN1090 files in practice with CE marking. You will then receive a declaration of conformity (DOP = declaration of performance) with the invoice.

The EN1090 regulation establishes the provisions for construction products and aims to ensure a general level of quality for this type of product. The standard imposes a number of obligations on fabrication workshops, such as:

• management of material certificates
• calibration of machines, welding stations, and measuring devices
• monitoring and tracking of purchases
• welder certifications, WPS/PQR
• trained Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC)
• at least 100% visual inspection of welds, ...

The EN1090 standard is comparable to a classic ISO system, but is additionally much more developed regarding the welding technical aspect. The EN1090 certificate therefore indicates a certain level of quality of a fabrication workshop.

Not all orders processed by Alinco are EN1090 files, but those that are not EN1090 certainly benefit from the quality level guaranteed by the EN1090 certificate.

Please specify when requesting a quote and/or placing an order whether the requested products need to have an EN1090 CE marking; since Alinco often manufactures parts, we do not always know their application. Even a laser-cut plate that looks like a piece of stair stringer can be a machine part and therefore may not fall under EN1090.

Note: An effective EN1090 file requires—no matter how well-organized Alinco is software-wise—extra time, which will be reflected in the price. Please keep this in mind.