Angela Groves

Rotech Laboratories

Rotech Laboratories is a UKAS accredited metallurgical test laboratory to ISO 17025, providing an extensive schedule of mechanical, chemical analysis, and metallurgical tests to many industries. We offer extensive product and process knowledge from our highly qualified and experienced staff that are happy to give advice and support in a friendly approachable way. Our primary testing departments are: ☑ Analytical and Corrosion Science ☑ Mechanical Testing ☑ Metallography ☑ Salt Spray and Humidity Testing ☑ Fastener Testing ☑ Weld Assessments ☑ Product Finish Testing Our major test work includes… ◾ Failure analysis* and manufacturing investigations - using SEM/ EDX analysis ◾ Microstructural evaluation to examine aspects such as weld quality, effectiveness of heat treatment, case depth, grain size, coating thickness etc. ◾ Chemical analysis of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and alloys using ICP-OES and Carbon, Sulfur and Nitrogen determination, and Cupronickel Alloys testing. ◾ Mechanical testing including tensile testing at ambient and elevated temperatures, impact testing at ambient and sub-zero temperatures, hardness, micro-hardness and bend testing, and a full range of tests on fasteners and welds. ◾ Product finish testing utilising a fully equipped coating testing laboratory for the evaluation of painted, phosphate and electroplated finishes by salt spray, humidity, thickness, adhesion tests etc. ◾ Weld testing harnessing considerable experience of destructive weld testing for weld procedures and welder qualifications to EN ISO, ASME IX and major customer specifications. ◾ Cleanliness testing service from our designated facility, offering a fully contained verification process and minimising risk of contamination.