Test Methods and Specifications
Fabrication of Aluminium Components
- Publication no: ATS-5430-25
- Published: 18 November 2025
- Edition: 1.3
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Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5430 sets out the requirements for the fabrication of Aluminium components for bridges, gantries, roadside furniture, poles and related structures. This includes the supply of materials, preparation of materials, assembly, welding, testing, inspection, packing, handling and delivery to the site.
ATS 5430 applies to the elements of structural Aluminium components that are designed in accordance with AS/NZS 1664.1
The Contractor must ensure that the Fabricator complies with this Specification. The Contractor may be the same entity as the Fabricator.
The technical specification can also be downloaded as a Word document.
Edition 1.3 published November 2025
- Clause 5.6 – Hold Point amended to clarify that the certification is provided by the Contractor.
- Clause 6.6 (c) – Requirement for location map deleted.
- Clause 6.14 – ‘installation’ replaced by ‘supply’.
- Clause 7.16 – Expansion of Clause 7.16 into three Clauses 7.16, 7.17 and 7.18.
- Clause 7.2 – Sub-heading amended to include Aluminium Sections.
- Clause 8.7 – Witness Point amended so that it applies to the Commencement of welding. Addition of ‘least’ for notification period.
- Clause 8.16 – Witness Point amended so that it applies to the Commencement of butt welding. Addition of ‘least’ for notification period.
- Clause 9.15 – Clause moved from Clause 9.9 so that it follows Hold Point 6 and not Hold Point 5.
- Annexure A – Amendment of titles in table to match updates.
Superseded editions
Edition 1.2 published July 2025
- 1. Scope
- 2. Referenced Documents
- 3. Definitions
- 4. Quality System Requirements
- General
- Prequalification or Registration of Fabricators
- Testing
- 5. Shop Detail Documentation
- 6. Materials
- General
- Testing of Materials
- Traceability and Identification
- Fasteners
- 7. Fabrication
- General
- Handling and Storage of Aluminium Components
- Cutting and Edge Preparation of Aluminium Components
- Repairs
- Bending of Plate or Sheet
- Rolling of Plate, Sheet and Aluminium Sections
- Holes for Bolting
- Tolerances
- 8. Welding
- General
- Welding Consumables
- Qualification of Welding Procedures
- Welding Supervisor
- Welding Personnel
- Robot Welder
- Butt Welding Preparation
- 9. Completion and Inspection of Welds and Components
- General
- Nonconforming Welds
- Weld Maps
- 10. Shop Assembly
- 11. Protective Coating
- 12. Marking, Handling and Transportation
- 13. Certification
- Annexure A: Summary of Hold Points, Witness Points and Records
- Amendment Record
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