We’re delighted to announce that we’ve successfully passed our latest external audit for BS EN ISO 3834-2:2021, the internationally recognised standard for Welding Quality Management Systems (WQMS).
The assessment, conducted by TÜV UK, confirms our ongoing compliance with the standard and reflects the commitment of our welding teams across both workshop and on-site operations.
ABOUT BS EN ISO 3834-2:2021 WELDING QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
BS EN ISO 3834-2:2021 sets out the quality requirements for the fusion welding of metallic materials, covering both in-house workshop activities and all welding completed on-site during project delivery.
The standard ensures that welding operations are carried out safely, consistently, and to a repeatable, high-quality standard.
To comply with ISO 3834-2, we must demonstrate strong controls across every aspect of our welding activities, including:
- Competence of Personnel: ensuring welders, welding coordinators, inspectors, and supervisors are trained, qualified, and regularly assessed.
- Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS): maintaining approved procedures that guarantee consistent, repeatable, high-quality welds.
- Material Control & Full Traceability: verifying correct material selection, storage, and documentation throughout the welding process.
- Equipment Maintenance & Calibration: ensuring all welding and inspection equipment meets required tolerances.
- Inspection, Testing, & NDT: applying rigorous checks to confirm weld integrity and compliance.
- Documentation & Record-keeping: maintaining clear, complete, and transparent quality records for full accountability throughout welding lifecycle.
These requirements form the backbone of our Welding Quality Management System and help ensure every weld delivered by Rayden Engineering Ltd (REL) meets industry standards, supports asset integrity and provides our clients with confidence in the safety, reliability and long-term performance of their welded structures.
CERTIFIED TO GRADE 2 – THE HIGHEST STANDARD POSSIBLE
ISO 3834 includes three levels of quality requirements:
- Grade 4 – Basic
- Grade 3 – Standard
- Grade 2 – Comprehensive (Highest Level)
REL continues to be certified to Grade 2, confirming that our welding processes, personnel and quality controls meet the highest level recognised under BS EN ISO 3834-2:2021.
Working to this standard ensures we deliver consistent, high-integrity welds across both workshop and site operations, giving our clients confidence in the quality and reliability of every welded component.
OUR CERTIFICATION
You can download a copy of our ISO 3834-2:2021 Certificate below.
THE BENEFITS TO OUR CUSTOMERS
Maintaining ISO 3834-2 WQMS at the highest level brings clear benefits to our clients:
- Consistent, high-quality welds across all fabrication and site activities
- Reduced defects and rework, supporting improved programme certainty
- Safer project delivery through well-controlled welding operations
- Better cost efficiency through reduced waste and repeat activities
- Reliable, traceable quality records for assurance and handover
- Confidence in long-term asset performance supported by robust welding controls
By combining ISO 3834-2 with our wider Quality Management System – including ISO 9001 QMS and BS EN 1090-1 Factory Production Control – we’re able to provide clients with a fully integrated approach that ensures our work is delivered safely, efficiently and to consistently high, fully compliant standards.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR QUALITY & COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR
"Passing this year’s audit is a great reflection of the teamwork and high standards we maintain across our workshop and site operations. Continuing to hold Grade 2 certification under ISO 3834-2 shows our ongoing commitment to delivering safe, consistent and the best quality welding possible on each and every project. The standard has been central to how we work since 2015 and remains an important part of maintaining the quality our clients expect from us.”
QUALITY IS AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE DO
Quality is at the heart of everything we do. With ISO 3834-2:2021 forming a key part of our quality framework, we ensure every stage of our welding operations is controlled, traceable and aligned with best practice. It underpins our reputation as a trusted supplier and gives our clients confidence that every weld meets recognised compliance and international quality standards.
If you’d like to speak to us about an upcoming project, please get in touch.
