Bodycote Testing Group - Testing Services for the Railway Industry

Bodycote Testing Group is one of the world's leading independent testing laboratory organisations. The group provides 17025 UKAS-accredited services that have been developed to meet the needs of a safety-focused railway industry.

Bodycote also holds the railway Link-up approval status for a number of product categories (Link-up identification number 14596).

Improving safety performance by materials testing, standards compliance testing, failure analysis and condition monitoring / asset management is vital in supporting railway vehicle owners, operators and asset owners.

OIL CONDITION MONITORING OF ENGINES, GEARBOXES, FINAL DRIVES AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS

The analysis of oil from a railway vehicle gives an indication of its suitability for continued use and the condition of components within the vehicle. Chemical and physical examination of the lubricant can be used as an effective diagnostic tool, giving an early warning to allow remedial maintenance to be planned and carried out before serious and costly failure occurs.

The oil condition monitoring services incorporate fast and efficient oil sample results within 24hrs, an effective asset condition monitoring and asset protection service, full technical back-up by our competent, qualified and experienced staff, an early warning system to notify clients of any emerging problems and effective condition monitoring of engines, gearboxes, final drives and hydraulic systems.

MATERIAL FAILURE INVESTIGATION

Material failures can cause severe disruption and damage to vital assets which can result in high costs to business operations. Prevention of material failures is imperative to ensure the safe and consistent operation of vital assets. Causation of the failure is crucial for implementing preventative solutions.

Highly qualified forensic metallurgists provide a comprehensive failure investigation service including:

• Failure consultancy
• Failure mode investigation
• Material testing services
• Prevention solutions
• Design improvements
• Expert witness testimony

CORROSION TESTING AND CONSULTANCY

The Bodycote Corrosion Centre provides a comprehensive range of corrosion testing services and facilities. Corrosion consultancy, assessment, testing and analysis of samples from railway vehicle car bodies and sub-components can be accommodated in the centre's laboratories which offer the following range of services:

• Consultancy
• Materials selection
• Electrochemistry
• Environmental conditioning / salt spray testing
• Routine tests

COMPOSITES TESTING

Bodycote Testing undertakes static and dynamic testing of composites and composite components as well as failure investigations and consultancy. Hydraulic wedge grips and associated equipment including biaxial extensometry have recently been installed to extend the range of testing capabilities. Dynamic testing of coupon adhesive joints and mechanically fastened joints in both composites and polymers is undertaken.

The composites testing services offered include:

• Highly qualified composite specialists
• Consultancy service
• Failure investigation service
• Static and dynamic tests
• Structural tests to large components
• Impact and c-scan panel tests

ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING

Bodycote carries out sampling and testing of soils and sediments for parameters such as physical properties, metals, organics, microbiology, nutrients, oils / fats / grease, cyanide and sulphate.

The environmental testing services offered include on-site services from highly qualified chemists; microbiology laboratory testing; testing of soils, sediments and water; air and noise testing; legionella testing and asbestos management.

NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING AND CONSULTANCY

The professional and competent NDT and consultancy service provided by Bodycote Testing includes laboratory and on-site services; highly qualified NDT specialists; PCN levels two and three professionals; and NDT consultancy, procedure writing and authorisation, operator training and qualification and auditing.

SPECIALIST FIRE ENGINEERING SERVICES

Bodycote Warringtonfire specialises in testing and certification, applied research and consultancy services in the field of fire safety. The services offered include fire testing to British, European and international standards; fire safety engineering applied to vehicle and infrastructure design; risk assessment and certification of fire protection products.