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Mechanical Testing

Metal, metal products and welds

  • Tensile tests (ambient and high temperature)
  • Hardness tests
  • Impact tests
  • Fracture toughness tests
  • Bend tests
  • Macroscopic examinations

Structural assemblies

  • Lifting gear assessment

Product testing

  • Automotive components
  • Consumer goods
  • Prototype testing
  • Cyclic exposure testing
  • Pallet racking and shelving systems
  • Springs and energy absorbing devices

Field testing

  • Strain gauging surveys of plant (ambient and high temperature)
  • Residual stress measurements
  • Temperature measurements
  • Load and displacement measurements
  • Experimental stress analysis
  • Acceleration and vibration measurements
  • Weighing of Bucket wheel excavators, dredgers, stackers and reclaimers to determine their Centre of Gravity
  • Load balancing of power station boiler suspension systems
  • Load measurement on hanger rods
  • Weighing of structures
  • Proof load testing

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Our Certifications

NATA

NATA accredited AtS/NZS ISO 17025, AS/NZS ISO 17020NATA Accredited Laboratories number 561

ISO 9001 Quality Management

ISO 9001 Quality Management certified by BSI under certificate number FS605116.