The new programme of full-size testing of stainless steel fasteners to ISO 3506-1 will complement the site's existing wide range of mechanical, chemical and metallurgical testing services, offered to both local and national markets, te company said.
Located in the heart of the West Midlands, Caparo Testing Technologies' Willenhall facility provides testing support to the surrounding Oil & Gas fastener market and recently recognised the need for Full Size Fastener testing. Investing in a new 1,000kn tensile machine now allows the laboratory to perform testing of ISO 3506-1 fasteners from M4 up to M36 all covered by its UKAS accreditation.
Operations manager John Thompson commented: "The team at Caparo Testing is always driven by our clients and their requirements. The ISO 3506-1 specification recognises the fundamental property differences of stainless steel fasteners and incorporates this within the test method. Investing in this capability will allow us to continue delivering a first-class service to our clients across their complete product range."
The company believes it is a leading laboratory and materials testing supplier, continually working to adapt to the needs of its clients in a changing industry.
