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Technical Support
At SSE Pipefittings we fully support our Customers with as much technical information as possible within the limits of our ISO 9000 scope of approval. This scope does not include Design which excludes any advice on the design of piping systems and use of alternative materials for specific purposes.
The Rosh Directive was introduced by the E.C and supported by UK Rosh Regulations which came into force 1st July 2006.
The Rosh Directive is an Article 95 single market directive.
As a Company working with the best interests of Health and Safety and the Environment as an integral part of our Company philosophy. SSE Pipefittings Ltd has prepared a Policy statement which is available here for downloading.
The Reach Directive EC 1907/2006 was introduced by the European Community and supported by UK Government and came into force 1st June 2007.
All information regarding this Directive and the Chemicals referred to are held on a central database in Helsinki controlled by the European Chemicals Agency ECHA.
As a Company working with the best interests of Health and Safety and the Environment as an integral part of our Company philosophy. SSE Pipefittings Ltd has prepared a Company statement with supporting information which is available to view and download here, along with appendices 1 and 2.
The WEEE Directive was introduced by the E.C and supported by UK Government which came into force in January 2007 and Amended in 2009.
As a Company working with the best interests of Health and Safety and the Environment as an integral part of our Company philosophy. SSE Pipefittings Ltd has prepared a Policy statement which can be downloaded here.
Although none of the products produced by SSE Pipefittings Ltd falls within the scope of the regulations. It is inevitable that in today’s working environment there will be a limited amount of Electronic Waste produced as part of Modernisation and Maintenance programmes. Any such waste produced is disposed of in accordance with the regulations
In 1976 during the “Cold War”period these regulations were introduced by the USA. Remaining in force until in 1999 When with a change in the Pipefittings situation they were significantly extended.
All information regarding this regulation and the associated laws and restrictions can be found on US Government websites.
As a Company exporting components to all parts of the world we are fully aware of the implications of this regulation and have prepared a statement which explains our position which is available for downloading here.
Like many successful companies SSE has recognised the value of the export market and is continually working to extend it’s presence in this area.
In order to achieve this, the Company continually monitors market trends, currency fluctuations and any other major influences that will affect the viability of our position in the market place.
Although it is our standard practice to quote enquiries Ex-works. SSE Pipefittings will co-operate with our customers worldwide delivering consignments to the final destination. As a Manufacturer of butt weld fittings we are aware that many of our Customers prefer to consolidate our goods with those from the pipe, flange and ancillaries suppliers to enable containerisation for economic shipments. The Company will at the customers’ requirements pack in suitable containers for the type of transport specified by the order.
All packing will be in accordance with the ISPM 15 requirements governing wood and wood derivatives used in packing.
In order to ensure the company has access to the latest government and legislation requirements SSE Pipefittings are members of the Black Country Chamber of Commerce who have an export office based locally to provide support and back-up.
The Company monitors events around the world and works with the Shipping and Forwarding agents to minimise the risk of delays due to actions by third parties on the transport route. Our export statement can be downloaded here.
TESTING
In order that the components we manufacture and supply meet or exceed our Customers Requirements SSE Pipefittings will if required by the Order/contract provide a Quality Plan and have the products tested to the requirements of the Customers at a UKAS approved test house and will supply all the associated reports as part of the documentation Package.
A List of some of the available tests can be viewed here, and a sample quality quality plan viewed here.