Quality Management

Performance You Can Trust

We achieved the ISO 9001 certification in 1993, making Sikla one of the first companies within our industry to do so.

As quality awareness has evolved, the requirements and new specifications needed have increased. We take this into account by continuously adapting our quality management system to meet the growing and changing standards, and we verify this with the corresponding certifications:

Certification	Description
ISO 9001	ISO 9001 defines the requirements for a quality management system that ensures products and services meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements. Compliance is verified by a certification issued by an independent body.
Factory Production Control	The harmonized technical specification EN 1090-1 requires manufacturers of steel and aluminium structures to implement a certified factory production control (FPC) system. This system is essential for affixing the CE mark to the load-bearing components placed on the market. To ensure compliance, the FPC system must be fully operational, certified and continuously monitored by an independent body.
FM Approvals	FM Approvals are globally recognised certifications that ensures products for fire protection and extinguishing systems meet the highest quality and safety standards. To maintain the FM Approval, regular surveillance audits are conducted at production sites by the certifying body.
VdS-Approved Products	As a manufacturer of VdS-approved products, Sikla regularly provides evidence that the products quality is maintained to the highest standards. VdS-Zert ensures compliance through regular audits conducted at our production facilities.
LGA Tested Quality	The “LGA Tested Quality” mark is awarded to products that meet strict standards for usability, safety and clear instructions for use. The mark also confirms that production, factory production control, and the lawful use of the mark are monitored, with regular product testing are carried out for ongoing compliance.
ETA	The European Technical Assessment (ETA) is a voluntary technical assessment for construction products and enables them to carry the CE mark. If a harmonized standard (hEN) is not available, a European Assessment Document (EAD) serves as a reference, outlining both manufacturer responsibilities and external monitoring requirements.
DNV	DNV product verification is crucial for the safe operation of ships, offshore installations and industrial facilities. The type approvals provide assurance for the structural integrity of piping systems substructures and secondary steel components used on ships and other DNV-classified structures.
CPC	Factory production control serves as an additional quality assurance for pipe supports. This voluntary external monitoring, carried out by an independent body, ensures the product quality and effectiveness beyond the legal requirements.
RAL	The RAL “Pipe Support” quality mark stands for safety, reliability, and transparency. Mechanical performance is a key factor in planning, installation, and operation of pipe supports. Comprehensive technical regulations ensure quality assurance through a uniformed and traceable evaluation process, making technical data reliable and comparable. Continuous self-monitoring by the manufacturer, combined with independent testing by accredited centres, creates a strong foundation of trust.
ITB	A national technical assessment by the Institute for Building Research verifies that construction products perform as intended. The system for assessing and ensuring performance consistency includes product and type testing, as well as a factory production control process to maintain specified standards during manufacturing. In addition, ongoing and periodic product testing is required to confirm compliance.
PAVUS	The product certification body certifies products in accordance with national or European legislation. For fire protection products, compliance with national technical requirements are thoroughly verified.
PED	Directive 2014/68/EU stipulates a declaration of conformity in accordance with the assigned bracket class (S1-S3) for pipe brackets. This allows a suitable bracket to be assigned to the respective hazard level.
Sound Insulation	An effective measure for prevent or reduce sound transmission is by decoupling pipes from the building structure. The approach minimises unwanted noise thus providing a comfortable environment.
VDE	When using the system to carry cables and wires, it is essential to assess the electrical conductivity of the substructure. All tests are performed in accordance with DIN EN 61537 standards.
Schock CH	The test ensures that components installed in civil defence structures are shock-resistant. During the experimental shock test, the pipe supports must remain free from mechanical damage or malfunctions.

Performance You Can Trust

We achieved the ISO 9001 certification in 1993, making Sikla one of the first companies within our industry to do so.

Certification

Description

ISO 9001

ISO 9001 defines the requirements for a quality management system that ensures products and services meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements. Compliance is verified by a certification issued by an independent body.

Factory Production Control

The harmonized technical specification EN 1090-1 requires manufacturers of steel and aluminium structures to implement a certified factory production control (FPC) system. This system is essential for affixing the CE mark to the load-bearing components placed on the market. To ensure compliance, the FPC system must be fully operational, certified and continuously monitored by an independent body.

FM Approvals

FM Approvals are globally recognised certifications that ensures products for fire protection and extinguishing systems meet the highest quality and safety standards. To maintain the FM Approval, regular surveillance audits are conducted at production sites by the certifying body.

VdS-Approved Products

As a manufacturer of VdS-approved products, Sikla regularly provides evidence that the products quality is maintained to the highest standards. VdS-Zert ensures compliance through regular audits conducted at our production facilities.

LGA Tested Quality

The “LGA Tested Quality” mark is awarded to products that meet strict standards for usability, safety and clear instructions for use. The mark also confirms that production, factory production control, and the lawful use of the mark are monitored, with regular product testing are carried out for ongoing compliance.

ETA

The European Technical Assessment (ETA) is a voluntary technical assessment for construction products and enables them to carry the CE mark. If a harmonized standard (hEN) is not available, a European Assessment Document (EAD) serves as a reference, outlining both manufacturer responsibilities and external monitoring requirements.

DNV

DNV product verification is crucial for the safe operation of ships, offshore installations and industrial facilities. The type approvals provide assurance for the structural integrity of piping systems substructures and secondary steel components used on ships and other DNV-classified structures.

CPC

Factory production control serves as an additional quality assurance for pipe supports. This voluntary external monitoring, carried out by an independent body, ensures the product quality and effectiveness beyond the legal requirements.

RAL

The RAL “Pipe Support” quality mark stands for safety, reliability, and transparency. Mechanical performance is a key factor in planning, installation, and operation of pipe supports. Comprehensive technical regulations ensure quality assurance through a uniformed and traceable evaluation process, making technical data reliable and comparable. Continuous self-monitoring by the manufacturer, combined with independent testing by accredited centres, creates a strong foundation of trust.

ITB

A national technical assessment by the Institute for Building Research verifies that construction products perform as intended. The system for assessing and ensuring performance consistency includes product and type testing, as well as a factory production control process to maintain specified standards during manufacturing. In addition, ongoing and periodic product testing is required to confirm compliance.

PAVUS

The product certification body certifies products in accordance with national or European legislation. For fire protection products, compliance with national technical requirements are thoroughly verified.

PED

Directive 2014/68/EU stipulates a declaration of conformity in accordance with the assigned bracket class (S1-S3) for pipe brackets. This allows a suitable bracket to be assigned to the respective hazard level.

Sound Insulation

An effective measure for prevent or reduce sound transmission is by decoupling pipes from the building structure. The approach minimises unwanted noise thus providing a comfortable environment.

VDE

When using the system to carry cables and wires, it is essential to assess the electrical conductivity of the substructure. All tests are performed in accordance with DIN EN 61537 standards.

Schock CH

The test ensures that components installed in civil defence structures are shock-resistant. During the experimental shock test, the pipe supports must remain free from mechanical damage or malfunctions.