Bend Testing with or without Fire
Valves and Pipe-work connections can be pressure tested whilst being subject to linear axial loadings in accordance with specification API 6FB on a specially designed and purpose built test rig. This testing can be carried out with or without additional superimposed heating.
Low Temperature and Cryogenic Testing
We have four purpose build thermally insulated Cryogenic chambers, the largest of which measures 12 feet in length 6 feet in breadth and 6 feet deep. Valves can be tested at temperatures as low as - 196ºC in accordance with BS 6364.
Hydrostatic Testing
Valves are tested with inhibited water in accordance with API 6D and ISO 14313, to verify strengths of materials, and seat integrity. This can be carried out on valves or pressure envelopes such as fabricated pipe-work or pressure castings.
Elevated Temperature Testing
Valves can be performance tested at elevated temperatures utilising our purpose built thermally insulated test boxes up to 600ºC.
Fire / Flame Testing
Fire Testing is carried out to our customers requirements and to Standards BS EN ISO 10497, API 607, 589 and API A, B, C and D. Valves can be Flame burned and tested in our purpose built Fire Test building. Manoeuvrable and adjustable gas burners can direct the flame to any particular area surrounding the valve in accordance with the customer’s requirements. Temperatures can exceed 1000 ºC.
High Pressure Gas Testing
Utilising high pressure pump systems, valves and associated products can be tested at up to 30,000 PSI. Minimal leakage rates can be measures by fully calibrated micro manometers.