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Improved pumps speed through pressure testing
User application article Lightweight pressure pumps provide faster integrity inspection of heat exchangers and pasteurisers.
News from Independent Integrity Inspection (INDEI) ( 8 May 2008)
Aerospace components put to environmental tests
Smithers Rapra has a proven track record in providing a rapid and flexible fluid susceptibility testing service to the aerospace and defence markets.
News from Smithers Rapra ( 1 May 2008)
Service helps with pressure system safety
Airpower UK offers a complete package for pressure systems that includes everything from the initial examination through to delivering a pressure system safety manual.
News from Airpower UK ( 1 May 2008)
Flow testers handle 450C heat
User application article The two new Tinius Olsen MP600 melt flow index testers are used in the quality control laboratory within the new plant, where they test ETFE at a temperature of 297C to the standard ASTM D3159. Brochure available
News from Tinius Olsen (25 April 2008)
Website upgrade details inspection services.
Independent Integrity Inspection provides pasteuriser and heat exchanger inspection using the conductivity PCIS system.
News from Independent Integrity Inspection (INDEI) ( 1 April 2008)
Safety testing comes to the motor city
New lab at Livonia was built within Intertek's state-of-the-art performance testing lab to provide product safety testing.
News from Intertek (31 March 2008)
Material characterisation services upgraded
Major new investment in specialist materials characterisation laboratory aims to help OEMs select the right materials for performance throughout the product lifecycle.
News from nCode International (28 March 2008)
Training partnership targets oil and gas industry
Able Instruments and Controls and CEESI provide a specialist service for technical training, flow meter calibration and consultancy
News from Able Instruments and Controls (25 March 2008)
Brewery saves GBP60,000 in annual energy costs
User application article A FLIR ThermaCAM P640 was used to study heat and energy loss in the Coors brewery in Burton. Brochure available
News from Eriks UK (17 March 2008)
Welsh office opens new markets for testing company
The ECM office will quickly become the centre for AV Technology's condition monitoring training as well as the potential base for a diagnostic centre for its Spi-VR data collector. Brochure available
News from AV Technology (17 March 2008)
Fast emissions testing keeps vehicles on the road
Eminox' 19 approved examiners will allow the company to provide operators with a complete, one-stop LEZ compliance solution.
News from Eminox ( 6 March 2008)
Calibration services extend to third-party kit
Laboratory can calibrate pressure transducers and gauges up to 120MPa (1200bar) in gauge and absolute modes.
News from Kistler Instruments ( 3 March 2008)
Mesh passes the test for rock fall protection
User application article As part of securing a major new contract, Betafence needed to demonstrate that its PVC-coated woven wire mesh was nonflammable.
News from National Metals Technology Centre (NAMTEC) (18 February 2008)
Vibration recorder cuts setup complexity
All data and reports can be accessed via the web and the Spi-VR can import data such as oil analysis readings direct from the laboratory. Brochure available
News from AV Technology (11 February 2008)
Portable arm expands inspection services
Increases ability to provide on-site inspection and reverse engineering services to customers anywhere in North America.
News from GKS Inspection Services ( 8 February 2008)
Outsourced predictive maintenance makes sense
Predictive maintenance should certainly not be seen as a necessary or costly evil. Brochure available
News from AV Technology (31 January 2008)
Testing company launches training programme
Epsilon is now over half way through its programme of assessment to ensure that all 60 of its periodic test engineers achieve Qualifying Supervisor status.
News from Epsilon Test Services (25 January 2008)
Human senses augment condition monitoring
User application article An engineer's keen eye spotted a loose holding bolt on the compressor that could have soon resulted in thousands of pounds worth of damage and lost production for Shell. Brochure available
News from AV Technology (21 January 2008)
Nuclear decommissioning project passes milestone
User application article AV Technology's work on the decommissioning of the Trawsfynydd nuclear power station involves monitoring stresses in the reactor walls during boiler height reduction work. Brochure available
News from AV Technology (18 January 2008)
Props provide monitoring as well as support
User application article AVT engineers have strain gauged 48 props which are being used during major refurbishment work being carried out at junction 13 on the M4 in Berkshire Brochure available
News from AV Technology (17 January 2008)
Lubrication management avoids a wasted investment
Outsourcing lubrication management as part of a wider condition monitoring programme has a number of very cost-effective benefits. Brochure available
News from AV Technology (15 January 2008)
Three-step process monitors oil condition
Regular oil analysis allows machinery operators to safely extend oil drain intervals, schedule maintenance, reduce downtime and extend warranties.
News from ALcontrol Oil Analysis Laboratories ( 3 January 2008)
Lab targets terminal tenants
New laboratory will provide important quality testing and inspection services to customers at Asia's largest commercial oil storage facility.
News from Intertek (18 December 2007)
Condition monitoring keeps pipeline running
User application article Contract involves the condition monitoring of over 1500 pieces of equipment, including the pumps themselves, fire pumps, emergency generators and equipment at the Ceyhan oil terminal. Brochure available
News from AV Technology (17 December 2007)
Prevention is better than cure offshore
Technical background article Neil Parkinson, Technical Director of AV Technology, outlines some of the requirements for offshore structural monitoring. Brochure available
News from AV Technology (17 December 2007)
Structural monitoring improves life on the buses
User application article Tests validate theoretical structural integrity predictions for Optare's Tempo and Versa buses under a wide range of operational conditions. Brochure available
News from AV Technology (14 December 2007)
Testing satisfies vibration legislation
AV Technology is experienced in assessing vibration levels for a diverse range of equipment, ranging from pneumatic drills and cutters to drivers' cabs on tractors. Brochure available
News from AV Technology (14 December 2007)
Rolling-road wind tunnel will be open to all
Facility will be available for hire to all motorsports teams and auto manufacturers, providing services previously available only to top Formula 1 teams.
News from Windshear (27 November 2007)
Plastics acquisition brings new expertise
The acquisition of PTLI enhances Intertek's polymer and plastic testing capabilities in North America and complements existing polymer and plastic testing laboratories.
News from Intertek ( 5 November 2007)
Laser scanning company expands in India
GKS India is one of the largest such operations in India and the only one with the high-accuracy scanning capabilities of its Laser Design Surveyor DS-3040 3D laser scanning system.
News from GKS Inspection Services ( 5 November 2007)
Company orders huge torque calibrator
Datum Electronics' new system can apply torque of up to 200,000Nm to torque sensors and transducers up to 1m in diameter
News from Datum Electronics (24 October 2007)
Condition monitoring as an insurance policy
Technical background article The latest condition monitoring systems and services will reduce the risk and costs associated with unforeseen breakdowns to production plant and machinery, says Kate Hartigan. Brochure available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (23 October 2007)
Tool monitors ultrasonic emissions
Ultrasonic emissions are displayed as decibel readings as well as being converted into audible signals, which can be heard through the headphones supplied.
News from EA Technology ( 8 October 2007)
Engine testing services go on show
The MTT facility is equipped with benches specifically designed to accommodate heavy automobile engine and light airplane engine assemblies for endurance tests and technical studies.
News from MTT MoteurTest ( 3 October 2007)
Company takes up certification scheme
Underwriters Laboratories is now using the CB scheme for the first time to certify electrotechnical components and industrial automation technology products.
News from UL International (UK) (28 September 2007)
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