At Senqual the tests and laboratory works are carried out by graded technicians, being their qualification periodically held and affixed in the laboratories.
The main laboratory of Senqual is located in Valadares, Vila Nova de Gaia – Porto – Portugal.
Senqual has also other laboratories to install in the field according to the needs and dimension of the works.
When needed there is a mobile laboratory available, equipped in accordance with the tests required, that enable to give a versatile and rapid answer to the specific needs of the costumer.
Additionally Senqual has teams available to do in-situ tests and works.
Senqual’s laboratories are fitted with brand new and high quality equipment, modern and reliable that is adequate to do the works and tests required.
All the equipment used to evaluate physical quantities
as masses, forces, temperatures, etc., are periodically calibrated in metrological laboratories accredited by IPAC (Portuguese institute of accreditation). Additionally, Senqual performs regular intermediate internal verifications of the equipment using calibrated standards.
In all laboratories of Senqual it is affixed the schedule of the periodic calibrations and maintenance operations of equipment. Moreover there is a quality management system that enables to satisfy legal requirements and standards. This procedure enables to correctly perform laboratorial tests and works.
Tests are carried out in accordance with EN and NP EN standards, LNEC (national laboratory of engineering) specifications, as well as ASTM, BS, DIN, UNE, NF standards as requested by the contract document of the works. In the absence of applicable standards, Senqual uses internal procedures for tests based in scientific papers or recommendations of international organizations.
