The Nuclear Sector
The traceability of products from the steel mill through the engineering process, to delivery of the finished article is paramount in the nuclear sector, meaning suppliers within this chain are required to have been audited at the highest levels by the industry inspectorates.
The sector also insists that steel must only originate from a handful of specified steel producing countries, those with an established track record in supplying the nuclear industry with the quality and range of products essential for its needs.
Brown McFarlane is a premier UK supplier of high-integrity steel plate for the nuclear industry. As trusted stainless steel suppliers and carbon steel experts, we provide fully certified materials for the most demanding nuclear applications, including defence, new build power stations, existing power stations, decommissioning and reprocessing.
Our Steel Products for Nuclear Applications
We supply one of the widest ranges of nuclear-grade steel plate in the UK, available from a single source.
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Stainless Steel Plate
As leading suppliers of stainless steel, we offer grades that are essential for corrosion resistance and longevity in nuclear environments.
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Carbon & Alloy Steel Plate
We supply the essential carbon grades for structural and pressure-containing components.
- BSEN 10025 S275J2+N
- EN 10028 P265GH
- 10 Cr Mo 9-10
- P355NL2
- EN 10025 S460NL
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Our Nuclear Industry Approvals & Quality Assurance
Our commitment to quality is verified by the highest industry standards, ensuring we meet the stringent expectations of nuclear engineering.
- EN 1090 Execution Class 4
- ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems
- ISO 14001: Environmental Management Systems
- ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety
- Rolls Royce Approvals
Advanced Steel Processing for the Nuclear Sector
Beyond supply, we offer a comprehensive suite of processing services to deliver finished components ready for assembly. Our capabilities, enhanced by significant recent investment, include:
- Plate Cutting – Laser, Plasma, Oxy-Gas and Waterjet Cutting.
- Stainless Steel Processing – We can cut and bevel stainless steel up to 150mm thick.
- Carbon Steel Processing – We can cut and bevel carbon steel up to 400mm thick.
- Precision Fabrication – Bending, rolling, drilling and machining to exact specifications.
- Complex Bevelling – Infinity Plasma Contour Bevelling for any weld preparation configuration.
Why Choose Brown McFarlane for Nuclear Steel Plate?
The nuclear sector demands the utmost integrity, traceability and quality assurance. We meet these stringent requirements through:
- Full Material Traceability – Complete documentation from mill to delivery.
- Stringent Mill Audits – The highest industry inspectorates audit our supply chain.
- Approved Country of Origin – All our steel is sourced from a specified list of countries with a proven track record in the nuclear industry.
- Comprehensive Certifications – Including 3.2 Material Certifications as standard.
