Sandberg offers site sampling of metal structures and a wide range of laboratory testing in our comprehensively equipped UKAS-accredited laboratory. Our experienced site and laboratory staff can supply fully independent consultancy and investigation services for the removal and evaluation of metallic and non-metallic materials both on-site and in the UKAS-accredited laboratory.
Areas of expertise include:
- Removal of metallic samples for metallographic material identification and mechanical testing: assessment of new and ancient materials
- Removal of metallic samples from cast iron for metallographic material identification and graphite determination
- Removal of coatings: assessment of metallic and non-metallic coatings
- Corrosion: evaluation and prevention
- Removal of metallic samples and bolts: fire and bomb damage assessment; micrographic analysis and mechanical testing
- Rivet extraction: analysis and mechanical testing
- In-situ metallographic material identification
- In-situ hardness testing
- Inspection, examination and removal of samples from fire-damaged steelwork
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