'Type Test' Certification gives distribution chain peace of mind

There are many different types of test that an electrical, electronic or electrotechnical product can undergo and almost of these can be certified. Some of the certificates available include:

- Certificate of Short-Circuit Rating
- Certificate of Making & Breaking Capacity Ratings
- Certificate of Mechanical Endurance
- Certificate of Switching Performance
- Certificate of Temperature Rise Performance
- Certificate of Dielectric Performance

We can also certify test reports, and issue certificates that cover a number of different type testing activities. These are Certificates of Compliance and are particularly useful where products are not of a suitable type for full product certification.

Why is Type testing Certification important?

These certificates are increasingly required by electrical contractors, project specifiers and purchasers as 'proof-positive' that a product is tested, assured and safe. Having evidence of certified testing enables them to confidently supply their clients with goods; minimising any chances of product liability and meeting their regulatory obligations to provide safe products.

While this type of certification is not a full product approval, it does provides excellent documentary evidence to support a manufacturers Declaration of Conformity with the essential requirements of the New Approach Directives and CE Marking activities.

Where is Type Testing Certification accepted?

Type Testing Certification is accepted across the world as evidence of conformity with international requirements and is widely used in the Middle East and in developing markets like India, Pakistan and Africa for electrical power generation and distribution equipment. Much of the equipment used for this purpose is extremely large and needs to be tested on site - so type testing certification is the perfect solution for providing client confidence.
Why Certification from Us?

Our in-house experts have a knowledge of local, national and international standards and operating conditions that is second to none. This knowledge helps manufacturers meet the requirements of foreign regulations and the challenges of environmental conditions. ASTA BEAB's reputation for excellence and quality in electro-technical safety is widely known, respected and trusted across the world. Therefore our certification on your products gives distributors, specifiers and purchasers further confidence in them.

We can certify test work from any of our accredited laboratories, so you can choose to have your test work conducted at any of these locations. You choose the accredited laboratory that is most suitable to your needs. Independent testing and certification provides you with solid documentary evidence of your 'duty of care' to produce safe goods, should your product be investigated by an enforcement agency.