http://www.engineeringtalk.com/indexes/categorybrowseis.html Testing and Calibration Services and Information latest news on Engineeringtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:00 UT http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 Lightweight pressure pumps provide faster integrity inspection of heat exchangers and pasteurisers. Thu, 08 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Independent Integrity Inspection (INDEI) http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ipl/ipl102.html Smithers Rapra has a proven track record in providing a rapid and flexible fluid susceptibility testing service to the aerospace and defence markets. Thu, 01 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Smithers Rapra http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/rpr/rpr301.html Airpower UK offers a complete package for pressure systems that includes everything from the initial examination through to delivering a pressure system safety manual. Thu, 01 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Airpower UK http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/aki/aki100.html 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. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Tinius Olsen http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/hou/hou111.html Independent Integrity Inspection provides pasteuriser and heat exchanger inspection using the conductivity PCIS system. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Independent Integrity Inspection (INDEI) http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ipl/ipl101.html New lab at Livonia was built within Intertek's state-of-the-art performance testing lab to provide product safety testing. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Intertek http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ivt/ivt105.html Major new investment in specialist materials characterisation laboratory aims to help OEMs select the right materials for performance throughout the product lifecycle. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT nCode International http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/nco/nco116.html Able Instruments and Controls and CEESI provide a specialist service for technical training, flow meter calibration and consultancy Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Able Instruments and Controls http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/aei/aei131.html A FLIR ThermaCAM P640 was used to study heat and energy loss in the Coors brewery in Burton. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Eriks UK http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/wyk/wyk210.html 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. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT AV Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avt/avt136.html Eminox' 19 approved examiners will allow the company to provide operators with a complete, one-stop LEZ compliance solution. Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Eminox http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/emi/emi102.html Laboratory can calibrate pressure transducers and gauges up to 120MPa (1200bar) in gauge and absolute modes. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Kistler Instruments http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/kis/kis197.html As part of securing a major new contract, Betafence needed to demonstrate that its PVC-coated woven wire mesh was nonflammable. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT National Metals Technology Centre (NAMTEC) http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/nam/nam129.html 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. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT AV Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avt/avt135.html Increases ability to provide on-site inspection and reverse engineering services to customers anywhere in North America. Fri, 08 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT GKS Inspection Services http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/gks/gks114.html Predictive maintenance should certainly not be seen as a necessary or costly evil. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT AV Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avt/avt134.html 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. Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT Epsilon Test Services http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/eil/eil109.html 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. Mon, 21 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT AV Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avt/avt132.html 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. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT AV Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avt/avt131.html 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 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT AV Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avt/avt130.html Outsourcing lubrication management as part of a wider condition monitoring programme has a number of very cost-effective benefits. Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT AV Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avt/avt129.html Regular oil analysis allows machinery operators to safely extend oil drain intervals, schedule maintenance, reduce downtime and extend warranties. Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT ALcontrol Oil Analysis Laboratories http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/aqm/aqm100.html New laboratory will provide important quality testing and inspection services to customers at Asia's largest commercial oil storage facility. Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT Intertek http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ivt/ivt104.html 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. Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT AV Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avt/avt127.html Neil Parkinson, Technical Director of AV Technology, outlines some of the requirements for offshore structural monitoring. Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT AV Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avt/avt128.html Tests validate theoretical structural integrity predictions for Optare's Tempo and Versa buses under a wide range of operational conditions. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT AV Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avt/avt125.html 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. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT AV Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avt/avt126.html Facility will be available for hire to all motorsports teams and auto manufacturers, providing services previously available only to top Formula 1 teams. Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT Windshear http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/wiy/wiy100.html The acquisition of PTLI enhances Intertek's polymer and plastic testing capabilities in North America and complements existing polymer and plastic testing laboratories. Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT Intertek http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ivt/ivt103.html 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. Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT GKS Inspection Services http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/gks/gks113.html Datum Electronics' new system can apply torque of up to 200,000Nm to torque sensors and transducers up to 1m in diameter Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT Datum Electronics http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/dum/dum116.html 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. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT Schaeffler (UK) http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ine/ine227.html Ultrasonic emissions are displayed as decibel readings as well as being converted into audible signals, which can be heard through the headphones supplied. Mon, 08 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT EA Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ear/ear117.html 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. Wed, 03 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT MTT MoteurTest http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/mtq/mtq101.html Underwriters Laboratories is now using the CB scheme for the first time to certify electrotechnical components and industrial automation technology products. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT UL International (UK) http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/uli/uli106.html