For high-stakes engineering, aerospace, and defense industries, the quality of components is paramount. The choice of supplier is not about price; it’s all about safety, reliability, and guaranteed quality. As one cannot keep constant monitoring on suppliers, the way of assurance is validation by global certifications.

The Two Pillars of Aerospace Quality

Two certifications (apart from approval by the primes) are non-negotiable proof of quality and compliance in stainless steel manufacturing: AS 9100 and NADCAP.

1. AS 9100 Certification: Global Quality Management

AS 9100 is the world-recognized Quality Management System for the aerospace sector. It builds upon ISO 9001 with specific, additional requirements to ensure the highest standards of safety and reliability.

AS 9100 guarantees:

Complete Traceability: Full record of raw materials and manufacturing processes.

Rigorous Quality Control: Checks at every production stage.

Reduced Risk: Minimized potential for defects and failure in critical applications.

Choosing an AS 9100-certified supplier ensures products meet the rigorous, world-class standards demanded by aviation.

2. NADCAP Accreditation: Process Expertise

The NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) is an accreditation focused on specific manufacturing processes. Unlike general quality standards, NADCAP audits and certifies special processes like: Welding, Heat treatment, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) etc.

NADCAP accreditation confirms that every component is manufactured with proven accuracy and reliability that meets strict defense and aerospace standards.

Why Buy from Certified Suppliers?

In high-risk industries, certifications are the personification of trustworthiness.

Trust and Confidence: Certifications assure buyers that products meet international safety and quality standards (e.g., AS 9100 stainless steel pipes).

Risk Mitigation: Relying on non-certified producers exposes buyers to a high risk of product failure and regulatory non-compliance.

Certified manufacturers, such as Raaj Tubes, regularly improve their processes with checks from outside auditors, which guarantees high quality and helps them stay compliant with new laws.

AS 9100 and NADCAP manufacturers are the foundation of aerospace and defense supply chains, delivering not just material, but certainty and confidence.