National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia
Scope of Accreditation
A. NOBLE & SON PTY LTD
Site
Melbourne Laboratory
Accreditation No.
332
Site No.
477
Date of Accreditation
07 Jul 1964
Contact
Availability
Services available to external clients
Scope of Accreditation
ISO/IEC 17025 (2017)
Infrastructure and Asset Integrity
| Service | Product | Determinant | Technique | Procedure | Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of geometric properties of structures and equipment | Structures and assemblies | Weight | Not applicable |
in-house methods WT026, WT 049 |
2 to 1,500 kN including tests in the field |
| Evaluation of load generating lifting appliances | Cranes | Proof load | Not applicable |
AS 1418.2 AS 4991 |
0.4 to 3,500 kN including tests in situ in the range 0.4 to 1,500 kN |
| Jibs and suspension equipment | Proof load | Not applicable |
AS 4991 AS 1418.3 |
0.4 to 3,500 kN including tests in situ in the range 0.4 to 1,500 kN | |
| Serial and lever hoists | Operational load | Not applicable | AS 1418.2 |
0.4 to 3,500 kN, including tests in situ in the range 0.4 to 1,500 kN |
|
| Evaluation of load handling, rigging and tensioning systems | Chain | Breaking load; Extension; Proof load | Not applicable |
AS 2321 AS 4797 |
Proof load tests: 0.4 to 3,500 kN including tests in the field 5 to 1,500 kN Breaking load tests: 2 to 3,500 kN, |
| Chain slings | Breaking load; Proof load | Not applicable |
AS 3775.1 |
Proof load tests: 0.4 to 3,500 kN including tests in the field 5 to 1,500 kN Breaking load tests: 2 to 3,500 kN |
|
| Containers | Proof load | Not applicable |
AS 4991 DNV-ST-E271 2.7-1 |
0.4 to 3,500 kN including tests in the field 5 to 1,500 kN |
|
| Eye bolts | Breaking load; Proof load | Not applicable |
AS 2317.1 |
Proof load tests: 0.4 to 3,500 kN including tests in the field 5 to 1,500 kN |
|
| Eye hooks; Shank hooks | Breaking load; Extension; Proof load | Not applicable | AS 3777 |
Proof load tests: 0.4 to 3,500 kN including tests in the field 5 to 1,500 kN Breaking load tests: 2 to 3,500 kN |
|
| Fibre rope slings | Breaking load; Proof load | Not applicable |
AS 1380.1:1998 |
Proof load tests: 0.4 to 3,500 kN including tests in the field 5 to 1,500 kN Breaking load tests: 2 to 3,500 kN |
|
| Gripping devices | Breaking load; Extension; Proof load | Not applicable | AS 2076 |
Wire Rope Grips Proof load tests: 0.4 to 3,500 kN including tests in the field 5 to 1,500 kN Breaking load tests: 2 to 3,500 kN |
|
| Lifting assemblies | Breaking load; Proof load | Not applicable |
AS 4991 in-house method WT 029 |
Proof load tests: 0.4 to 3,500 including tests in the field 5 to 1,500 kN Breaking load tests: 2 to 3,500 kN |
|
| Lifting clutches for concrete elements | Breaking load; Proof load | Not applicable |
AS 3850.1 Clause 2.6 |
Proof load: 0.4 to 1,500 kN including tests in the field Breaking load: 2 to 3,500 kN |
|
| Lifting rings and links | Breaking load; Extension; Proof load | Not applicable | AS 3776 |
Proof load tests: 0.4 to 3,500 kN including tests in the field 5 to 1,500 kN Breaking load tests: 2 to 3,500 kN |
|
| Padeyes | Breaking load; Proof load | Not applicable | in-house method WT-029 |
Proof load tests: 0.4 to 3,500 kN including tests in the field 5 to 1,500 kN Breaking load tests: 2 to 3,500 kN |
|
| Pallets | Proof load | Not applicable |
AS 4991 DNV-ST-E271 2.7-1 |
0.4 to 3,500 kN including tests in the field in the range 5 to 1,500 kN |
|
| Plate clamps | Extension; Proof load | Not applicable | AS 4991 |
Proof load tests: 0.4 to 3,500 kN including tests in the field 5 to 1,500 kN Breaking load tests: 2 to 3,500 kN |
|
| Pulley blocks | Proof load | Not applicable | AS 5227.1 |
0.4 to 3,500 kN, including tests in situ in the range 0.4 to 1,500 kN |
|
| Rigging screws and turnbuckles | Breaking load; Extension; Proof load | Not applicable | AS 2319 |
Proof load tests: 0.4 to 3,500 kN including tests in the field 5 to 1,500 kN Breaking load tests: 2 to 3,500 kN |
|
| Shackles | Breaking load; Extension; Proof load | Not applicable | AS 2741 |
Proof load tests: 0.4 to 3,500 kN including tests in the field 5 to 1,500 kN Breaking load tests: 2 to 3,500 kN |
|
| Sheave blocks | Breaking load; Extension; Proof load | Not applicable | AS 2089 |
Proof load tests: 0.4 to 3,500 kN including tests in the field 5 to 1,500 kN Breaking load tests: 2 to 3,500 kN |
|
| Swivels | Breaking load; Extension; Proof load | Not applicable |
AS 2318 |
Proof load tests: 0.4 to 3,500 kN including tests in the field 5 to 1,500 kN Breaking load tests: 2 to 3,500 kN |
|
| Synthetic fibre roundslings | Breaking load; Proof load | Not applicable |
AS 4497 |
Proof load tests: 0.4 to 3,500 kN including tests in the field 5 to 1,500 kN Breaking load tests: 2 to 3,500 kN |
|
| Synthetic webbing flat slings | Breaking load; Proof load | Not applicable |
AS 1353.1 |
Proof load tests: 0.4 to 3,500 kN including tests in the field 5 to 1,500 kN Breaking load tests: 2 to 3,500 kN |
|
| Thimbles for wire rope | Breaking load; Extension; Proof load | Not applicable | AS 1138 |
Proof load tests: 0.4 to 3,500 kN including tests in the field 5 to 1,500 kN Breaking load tests: 2 to 3,500 kN |
|
| Wedge type sockets | Proof load | Not applicable | AS 2740 |
Proof load tests: 0.4 to 3,500 including tests in the field 5 to 1,500 kN Breaking load tests: 2 to 3,500 kN |
|
| Wire rope | Breaking load; Proof load | Not applicable |
AS 3569 |
Proof load tests: 0.4 to 3,500 kN including tests in the field 5 to ,1500 kN Breaking load tests: 2 to 3,500 kN |
|
| Wire rope slings | Breaking load; Proof load | Not applicable |
AS 1666.1 |
Proof load tests: 0.4 to 3,500 kN including tests in the field 5 to 1,500 kN Breaking load tests: 2 to 3,500 kN, |
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Accreditation No.
332
Site No.
477
Print date
12 Aug 2026