Manufacturing Technology

Full size fastener testing now available from Caparo Testing Technologies 12 August 2015

Caparo Testing Technologies has announced that, as part of an extension to its UKAS scope of accreditation, it is now able to offer full size fastener testing at its laboratory in Willenhall, UK.

Caparo Testing Technologies (CTT) is a leading laboratory and materials testing supplier, continually working to adapt to the needs of its clients in an ever changing industry. Located in the heart of the West Midlands, the company provides testing support to the surrounding oil and gas fastener market and recently recognised the need for full size fastener testing.
A new 1,000kN tensile machine now enables the laboratory to perform testing of ISO 3506-1 fasteners from M4 up to M36 – all covered by its UKAS accreditation. The new testing machine complements the existing wide range of mechanical, chemical and metallurgical testing services, offered to both local and national markets.
John Thompson, operations manager of CTT, said: “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.”

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