Quality & Compliance

Quality, compliance, and industry-recognised accreditations.

Our commitment to precision engineering is backed by rigorous, internationally recognised standards. We ensure full traceability and performance reliability across every component we manufacture.

Why Certification Matters

When you partner with Brooks Forgings, you aren’t just ordering parts; you are investing in a verified, risk-managed supply chain.

We maintain extensive quality management systems to satisfy the most demanding regulatory requirements, ensuring that every product, from small-batch prototypes to large-scale production runs, meets exact technical specifications.

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LRQA Lloyds Approved

We are approved to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.

We hold LRQA approval for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, reflecting our commitment to the highest standards of quality, environmental management, and workplace safety. We ensure complete component traceability through individual cast identification and provide a full range of documentation, including Certificates of Conformity and material certification to BS EN 10204 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, and independent 3.2 inspection.

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CE & UKCA Approved

We are approved to EN 1090 Execution Class 3 and EN 15048

We are fully approved to EN 1090-1 Execution Class 3 for structural steelwork and EN 15048 for non-preloaded structural bolting assemblies.

This certification allows us to apply both the CE mark for the European market and the UKCA mark for Great Britain, confirming that our products meet all relevant legislative requirements for safety, performance, and legal market placement.

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National Highway Sector Scheme 3 (NHSS3)

We are approved to the National Highways Sector Scheme 3.

The National Highway Sector Scheme (NHSS) approval is a bespoke quality management system based on, but not duplicating, the ISO 9001 standard. Split into several schemes it is designed to ensure that work is carried out to the highest standards.
We are now fully approved for the manufacture and distribution of Mechanical Fasteners up to M100 in accordance with National Highway Sector Scheme 3.

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JOSCAR - Defence & Security Industry Supplier Scheme

We are a JOSCAR-accredited supplier, reflecting our commitment to the rigorous quality and security standards.

This cross-sector registration system validates our operational integrity and compliance, providing major prime contractors, in the defense, security, and energy sectors, with the confidence that our manufacturing processes, data security, and business continuity protocols meet the highest industry requirements.

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RISQS - Railway Industry Supplier Scheme

We are verified on the RISQS platform for the production of components used in the rail and locomotive sector.

Brooks Forgings Ltd is committed to achieving the latest industry recognised approvals. RISQS (Formally Achilles Link-Up) is recognised worldwide, demonstrating to buyers that we strive to meet the strict regulations for the manufacture and supply of components into the Railway Industry Sector.

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In-House Facilities & Capabilities

We maintain an extensive, vertically integrated manufacturing facility that enables us to control every stage of the production process.

Our facility is equipped with modern, high-capacity machinery and precision instrumentation, allowing us to manage projects from initial raw material procurement through to final component dispatch. This end-to-end oversight ensures complete project transparency, industry-leading lead times, and the ability to maintain the highest standards of quality and traceability for our clients.

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Full quality documentation

To QC1, QC2 & QC3 on Request

Our ISO 9001 registration reflects our proven competency and commitment to rigorous quality control across every stage of the manufacturing process. We maintain a proactive management system, ensuring that all procedures are fully documented and optimised to meet the most demanding international standards.

For construction and infrastructure projects requiring absolute transparency, we provide comprehensive traceability for every component. We are fully equipped to supply detailed quality manuals and material certification packages tailored to your project requirements.

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FARO Gage CMM

A high-precision, portable inspection arm that brings laboratory-grade 3D measurement directly to the production floor.

By digitally comparing forged components against original CAD models, it enables rapid, micron-level verification of complex geometries and tolerances. This ensures absolute dimensional conformity and provides objective, digital documentation of quality, essential for confirming compliance on safety-critical engineering projects.

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Marposs Merlin Gage Computer

An advanced electronic gauging computer designed for high-speed, multi-parameter dimensional inspection in production environments.

By connecting to precision probes and sensors, it enables simultaneous, real-time measurement of complex features such as diameters, lengths, and run-outs with exceptional accuracy. In our quality control process, it provides instant, objective pass/fail data for high-volume production runs, ensuring that every component meets tight tolerances while significantly reducing inspection cycle times.

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ProPen Marking - Component Traceability

A high-speed, industrial dot-peen system used to provide permanent, traceable identification on forged components.

By pneumatically indenting the material surface with a stylus, it creates highly legible, durable marks, such as serial numbers, batch codes, or part numbers, that remain intact despite harsh operating conditions or subsequent finishing processes.

In our production workflow, it is a critical tool for maintaining full material traceability, ensuring every component is uniquely identified and compliant with rigorous industry documentation standards.

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50 Tonne Destructive/Tensile Testing Machine

The Mayes 4-column vertical testing machine is a high-capacity, 500kN hydraulic system.

Used to evaluate the mechanical performance of forged components under extreme stress. By performing precise tension, compression, and bend tests, it allows us to empirically determine material properties such as yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, and elongation.

This capability is essential for verifying that our products meet the strict structural requirements of critical industries, providing the certified test data necessary to guarantee performance and safety in high-load applications.

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Inspection Jigs

Inspection jigs are bespoke, precision-engineered fixtures designed to provide rapid and repeatable verification of complex component geometries.

By physically constraining a part to simulate its final assembly position, these custom tools allow our quality team to perform immediate "go/no-go" checks on critical dimensions and alignment.

This ensures consistent dimensional conformity across high-volume batches while significantly reducing inspection cycle times compared to manual measurement methods.

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Liquid Penetrant Inspection

Liquid Penetrant Inspection (LPI) is a highly sensitive non-destructive testing (NDT) method.

It is used to detect surface-breaking defects such as cracks, porosity, or laps that may be invisible to the naked eye. By applying a specialised penetrant liquid to the component, the dye is drawn into any surface flaws via capillary action; once the excess is removed and a developer is applied, these defects are highlighted for precise identification.

This process is essential for ensuring the structural integrity of high-integrity forged components, providing a reliable, cost-effective way to guarantee that parts are free from surface discontinuities before they enter service.

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Coating Thickness Gauge Eban 3000

A precise, non-destructive coating thickness gauge used to verify that surface finishes meet specified thickness requirements.

By utilising electromagnetic or eddy current technology, it provides an instant, accurate measurement of non-conductive coatings, such as paint or powder coat, applied to forged metallic substrates.

In our quality control process, this ensures that every component receives a uniform and protective application, guaranteeing long-term corrosion resistance and adherence to customer and environmental specifications.

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Cyclops Portable Thermometer

A high-accuracy, non-contact infrared pyrometer used to monitor and maintain precise temperature control during the forging process.

By capturing rapid, spot-temperature readings from a safe distance, it allows our engineers to ensure that materials remain within the exact thermal windows required to achieve optimal metallurgical grain structure and mechanical performance.

This real-time monitoring is critical for process consistency, ensuring that each forged component undergoes uniform thermal processing to meet exacting industrial quality standards.

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Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer (EDXRF)

An analytical tool used for the rapid, non-destructive identification and quantification of material composition.

By bombarding a sample with X-rays, the instrument measures the characteristic energy emitted by the elements present, allowing us to instantly verify the chemical makeup of incoming raw materials or finished alloys.

This ensures that every component is manufactured from the correct material grade, providing a vital safeguard against material mix-ups and guaranteeing full compliance with project-specific metallurgical specifications.

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Brinell and Rockwell Hardness Testers

We utilise calibrated Brinell and Rockwell hardness testers as an integral part of our rigorous quality management system.

By measuring a material’s resistance to indentation, we verify that our forging and heat treatment processes have achieved the precise mechanical properties required for the component's end-use application.

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Leading Lab Access

Seamless integration to certified third-party testing facilities, extending our internal capabilities to include advanced metallurgical analysis and specialized destructive testing.

By leveraging these external resources, we can conduct comprehensive investigations, such as deep-microstructural examination, fatigue testing, or chemical certification, whenever project requirements exceed standard verification methods.

This partnership ensures that we can provide our clients with complete, independent technical validation and international compliance certification for the most demanding high-integrity applications.