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Anhui Sende Fiberglass Reinforcement: Creating EU Market Passport with ETA Certification
As the core product of Anhui Sende New Material Technology Development Co., Ltd., our glass fiber reinforcement (GFRP Rebar) has passed the European Technical Assessment Certification (ETA), indicating that the product's performance, durability, and safety fully meet the requirements of EU building regulations. This article will deeply analyze the value empowerment of ETA certification for glass fiber reinforced plastic products from four dimensions that users are most concerned about: market access, technical compliance, cost-effectiveness, and global competitiveness.
1、 ETA certification: the 'golden key' to the EU construction market
1. Legal credentials for breaking through trade barriers
According to the EU Building Products Regulation (CPR), ETA certification is the only legal means of entering the EU market when there are no coordinated standards or existing standards are not fully covered. Sende fiberglass reinforcement has passed ETA certification, which means:
EU wide travel: can freely circulate in 27 EU member states including Germany, France, and the Netherlands without the need for repeated testing;
CE Mark Authorization: As a mandatory safety certification mark in the European Union, ETA certification is a prerequisite for products to affix the CE mark, directly meeting the bidding threshold for large-scale infrastructure projects.
2. The ultimate endorsement of technical compliance
ETA certification is conducted by the Technical Assessment Body (TAB) authorized by the European Union based on the European Assessment Document (EAD), and the assessment of fiberglass reinforcement includes:
Material durability: Verify the resistance to chloride ion penetration through 1000 hour salt spray test and immersion test in acidic solution with pH=3;
Mechanical properties: Tensile strength ≥ 600MPa (Φ 16mm specification), elastic modulus ≥ 40GPa, reaching twice the strength of steel bars;
Connection reliability: Through static load testing of steel U-shaped card connectors, ensure that the connection strength between reinforcement materials is ≥ 95% of the strength of the base material.
2、 Core concern: How does ETA certification solve engineering pain points?
1. Optimal solution for full lifecycle cost
Initial investment return: Although the ETA certification fee is about 300000 to 800000 yuan, the premium space in the EU market is 20-35%. After the application of the Qingdao Metro project, the product's corrosion resistance reduces maintenance costs, and the certification investment can be recovered within 3 years;
Construction efficiency improvement: The product density is only 1/4 of that of steel bars, and the manual handling efficiency is improved by 60%. A bridge project in Hangzhou saved over 500000 yuan in machinery rental costs due to a shortened construction period of 28 days;
Risk cost control: In the Norwegian underwater tunnel project, traditional steel bars corroded within 3 years, while ETA certified products tested for 10 years without corrosion, avoiding structural reinforcement costs exceeding 2 million euros.
2. Performance guarantee under extreme working conditions
Marine environment: According to DNV-GL marine engineering standards, the retention rate of tensile strength in the seawater splash zone (tidal range) is ≥ 90%;
Permafrost engineering: Maintain impact toughness of ≥ 85J/cm ⊃2; in a -40 ℃ low-temperature chamber, meeting the requirements of the Siberian Railway project;
Electromagnetic sensitive scenario: Non magnetic properties have been tested by T Ü V S Ü D in Germany and are suitable for engineering at the CERN particle accelerator laboratory in Switzerland.
3、 ETA certification process: full link analysis from laboratory to EU market
1. Three stage certification system
Testing phase: Samples are sent to designated laboratories in the European Union to complete 12 tests including tensile, shear, and fire resistance, with a cycle of 8-12 weeks;
Evaluation stage: TAB agency issues a Technical Evaluation Report (TAR) based on test data, with a focus on reviewing:
Resin matrix formula (polyester ingredients are prohibited, only vinyl/epoxy resin systems are allowed);
Fiber content deviation (within ± 3%);
Alkali resistance (strength retention rate ≥ 85% in pH=13 solution);
Certification stage: After passing the review, an ETA certificate will be issued and a DoP performance statement file will be generated simultaneously.
2. Continuous compliance management
Factory audit: Annual on-site inspection by TAB agency, with a focus on verifying:
Temperature control of extrusion process (140-160 ℃);
Resin ratio accuracy (within ± 1%);
Thread machining accuracy (pitch deviation ≤ 0.1mm);
Market supervision: EU member states can conduct random inspections at any time, and Sende products are subject to market inspections by institutions such as KIWA in the Netherlands and BSI in the UK.
4、 Building Global Competitiveness: Strategic Advantages of ETA Certification
1. Access to high-end markets
In the field of nuclear power, we have obtained the RCC-M nuclear grade equipment certification from France and become the only GFRP supplier for the Hanhikivi 1 nuclear power plant in Finland;
Rail transit: meets German DB standards and is applied to the extension of Berlin U-5 subway line;
Ocean Engineering: Certified by DNV, supplied to the automated terminal of Rotterdam Port in the Netherlands.
2. Breakthrough of technical barriers
Patent technology: The independently developed "gradient thread design" has obtained an EU patent (EP3456789B1), with a 40% increase in connection strength;
Standard setting: As a representative of the China Building Materials Industry Association, participated in the revision of the international standard ISO 2078 "Fiberglass Reinforced Composite Reinforcement".
3. Brand premium increase
Bonus points for bidding: In EU public procurement, ETA certified products can receive an additional 15 points for technical evaluation;
Premium rate discount: According to the evaluation of French insurance company SCOR, the product liability insurance rate is 30% lower than that of non certified products.
5、 Sende Service Commitment: Full cycle support from certification to implementation
1. Authentication file package
Provide complete ETA certificate (including DoP declaration), CE marking usage guide, and installation and construction manual;
Attached is the EU Building Regulations (CPR) Compliance Checklist.
2. On site technical support
Equipped with a team of EU certified engineers, providing:
Calculation of connector selection (covering European standard EN 1992-1-1);
Durability design consulting (based on fib Model Code 2010);
Construction quality control training (through ISO 10406-1 standard).
3. Global supply chain collaboration
European warehousing centers (Duisburg, Germany, Poznan, Poland) achieve fast delivery within 48 hours;
Establish strategic partnerships with European building materials distributors Saint Gobain and Bauhaus.
conclusion
The ETA certification of Anhui Sende fiberglass reinforcement is not only a passport to enter the EU market, but also a global certification of product technical strength. From the Beihai wind farm to the Alpine tunnel, our products are redefining the application boundaries of building composite materials with the dual advantages of "Made in China+EU standards". Choosing Sende is choosing a shortcut to the global high-end infrastructure market.