‘Structural Integrity’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release SGS offers non-destructive testing of tanks from SGS SA - Industrial Services, which we summarised at the time by saying "SGS Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is able to carry out expert controls, inspections and measurements of tanks storing dangerous goods to ensure business security and safety.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Parker announces Par<>Fit filter elements from Parker Hannifin - Parker Sales UK: "Parker Hannifin has announced a range of competitively priced Parker quality replacement filter elements.".

In June 2009, we covered the news from IDEC Electronics - take a look at IDEC safety controller is easily configured which says: "IDEC has announced that its Safetyone FS1A safety controller can replace up to six safety relay modules with no programming.".

Take a look also at the news release from LMS International, LMS extends simulation capability of Ansys, as well as Toxic gas detector is Hart compatible from Hart Communication Foundation, and Aalborg offers F meters for aggressive fluids from Aalborg.

Latest stories...

Rotameter certified for use in dust zones (June 2009)

The Yokogawa Rotameter RAMC flowmeter has been certified for use in areas with a risk of gas explosions and dust explosions.

Araldite epoxy systems used in model aircraft (June 2009)

Araldite epoxy systems supplied by Huntsman Advanced Materials are being used by two model aircraft enthusiasts hoping to influence the design and aerodynamic performance of future model aircraft.

Power Jacks actuators used in Wimbledon roof (June 2009)

Power Jacks has revealed that it has been commissioned to help create the retractable weatherproof roof at Wimbledon.

Phantom v640 provides detailed high-speed images (June 2009)

Vision Research has introduced the Phantom v640 Cinemag camera, for industrial, military and research and development applications that demand ultra high-speed imagery with maximum detail.

Silo-Weigh solves weighing problem at Castle Hill (June 2009)

AV Technology (AVT) has installed a high-capacity Silo-Weigh system on two large limestone silos, at Castle Hill Quarry in Cannington, Somerset.

IFM safety light curtains meet latest standards (June 2009)

IFM Electronic has introduced the OY series of safety light curtains, which meet the latest standards.

Steel railway-platforms allow quick building (June 2009)

Corus Rail Products is offering a range of steel modular platforms as an alternative to concrete structures.

SGS manages mechanical integrity (June 2009)

SGS is offering true turnkey solutions for mechanical integrity management needs.

Waterjet marking maintains structural integrity

A major Austrian ski-lift manufacturer is using a novel nondestructive waterjet system to permanently mark its components without affecting the integrity of the material being marked.
High structural integrity with minimum testing

The Engineering Integrity Society is holding a conference on "High structural integrity with minimum testing" at the Nettle Hill Training and Conference Centre on Thursday 18th November 2004.