Materials Testing & Analysis Services

Independent testing of materials and products

Material testing and analysis plays a critical role in understanding component and asset condition and is of paramount importance for forensic and failure investigations. It is important in all cases that good procedures and methods are employed in order to ensure the results are accurate and reliable.

EA Technology Analytical has a wide range of sophisticated material testing facilities and experienced personnel to interpret the results obtained. The most widely used techniques include;

• Non disruptive testing
• Optical microscopy and image analysis
• Scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive x-ray analysis
• Mechanical testing
• Environmental testing
• Bespoke experimental work

BENEFITS

• Independent tests prove whether products meet specifications and are fit for purpose
• Greatly reduces the risk of introducing new equipment and materials onto the network
• Industry-specific testing and laboratory facilities
• Understanding materials and component condition
• In-depth knowledge of relevant standards
• Highly qualified and experienced personnel
• Leaders in the field since 1966

FEATURES

• High voltage testing capabilities
• Full range of mechanical testing resources
• Temperature and humidity controlled environmental chambers
• Chemical analysis: organic and inorganic
• Surface and structural analysis by scanning electron and optical microscopy
• Failure analysis
• Forensic investigations

For more information on the techniques listed below click on the title of the technique that is of interest.

	Non disruptive Testing: A particularly useful non-destructive test used for internal examination is x-ray photography.
	Optical microscopy is probably the most available and widely used tool for failure analysis.
	The Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) equipped with an X-ray analyser is another valuable analytical technique, which is considered to be an essential tool for investigative failure and forensic examinations.
	Mechanical testing including hardness, tensile, compression and impact testing are useful in confirming for example whether a component conforms to specification or in evaluating the effects of operational and environmental conditions.
	Environmental chamber enables the temperature and humidity to be controlled for experimental work. The chamber enables the performance and degradation of components and assets to be evaluated under simulated service conditions.
	Bespoke projects to investigate materials and component performance under simulated service conditions. Such as: Assessment of grease performance in a sulphur rich environment.