LONDON, UK – April 19, 2021 – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø (Element) has received UKAS accreditation for creep and stress rupture testing at its Magna Way Laboratory in Sheffield.
After a recent investment in technology and training, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSheffield has an expanded range of UKAS and Nadcap approvals for creep and stress rupture testing. The laboratory has also recently installed new computer-controlled creep test frames and creep extensometers, along with the additional training for its experts.
The recent investment in new computer-controlled creep test frames and extensometers means that testing can now be carried out with reduced operator interaction, meaning creep tests can run more efficiently bringing improved service and reduced turnaround time for customers.
Sheffield Magna Way carries out creep and stress rupture testing for aerospace and oil & gas equipment used at high temperatures under significant load, such as jet engines, power generators and gas turbines.
Matt Hopkinson, EVP at Element commented: “Creep and stress rupture testing is one of our core capabilities at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSheffield, and we are pleased to be recognised with UKAS and NADCAP accreditation, which reflects our commitment to being the most trusted testing company in the aerospace and oil & gas sectors.
“We can now also offer customers across Europe a broader scope of creep and stress rupture testing capabilities in order to develop products for UK markets and this investment goes hand in hand with our company-wide focus on technology and innovation.”
51³Ô¹ÏÍøSheffield performs state-of-the-art chemical analysis, materials testing, mechanical testing, non-destructive testing (NDT) and calibration. The laboratory sited close to Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District (AMID) holds Nadcap and UKAS accreditation along with a wide scope of Aerospace OEM approvals. The team of experts adheres to a rigorous quality assurance system to ensure confidence in all measurements and tests undertaken. The laboratory holds a well-equipped machine shop with up to date CNC machining facilities, and sample heat treatment capabilities, mechanical, chemical analysis, metallurgical testing and force calibration services.
About Element
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Group is one of the world’s leading global providers of testing, inspection and certification services for a diverse range of materials, products and technologies in advanced industrial supply chains where failure is not an option. Headquartered in London, UK, Element’s team of more than 6,000 expert scientists, engineers and technicians operate from around 200 locations across five continents, delivering an extensive range of solutions to customers in critical industries including aerospace, connected technologies, construction, defense, digital engineering, energy, environmental, life sciences and transportation.
In 2021 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDigital Engineering was launched, moving 51³Ô¹ÏÍøa step closer to being a leader in engineering simulation, modelling, data science and artificial intelligence to solve complex industrial challenges.
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“We can now also offer customers across Europe a broader scope of creep and stress rupture testing capabilities in order to develop products for UK markets, and this investment goes hand in hand with our company-wide focus on technology and innovation.”
Matt Hopkinson
EVP EMEAA