Mechanical Testing (Laboratory Services)
In addition to the Torch Integrated Inspection Services comprehensive
range of Non Destructive Testing Services, the operation has the
capability to carry out Destructive Testing to weldments and materials
verification under our UKAS accreditation in accordance with National
and International Standards. Torch Integrated Inspection Services
gained UKAS accreditation in 1993 and since that time has maintained
and improved the service, with our client base covering oil, gas,
petrochemical, nuclear and general fabrication markets.
The laboratory is situated at our Great Yarmouth office and is
backed by additional laboratory services within Motherwell Bridge.
Services Offered
- Tensile Testing
- Charpy Impact to British and American Standards
- Face, Root and Side Bends
- Hardness Testing (Vickers and Rockwell)
- Macro Examination
- Fracture Examination
- Fatigue Tests **
- Fracture Mechanics **
- CTOD **
- Finite Element Analysis **
- Corrosion Test Analysis **
- Chemical Analysis **
- Failure Investigation **
** Denotes services provided by the Motherwell facility
The testing department is supported by its in-house engineering
facility, that manufactures test specimens to the stringent dimensional
requirements of current specifications.