First Mechanical Testing Laboratory in Angola opened by SGS
On December 11, 2009, SGS officially opened the first laboratory for mechanical testing in Angola.
(firmenpresse) - SGS is pleased to announce the opening of the first mechanical testing laboratory in Luanda, Angola. After the official opening on December 11, 2009 the facility provided a wide portfolio of testing services for local and international fabrication companies.
With highly experienced staff and the most modern equipment, the laboratory in Luanda performs testing services for construction materials and metal ware industries such as tensile tests up to 60 tons, root, face and site bend tests, impact tests from -60ºC to +40ºC and hardness tests (Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, Micro Vickers). Furthermore, the Mechanical Testing lab provides macro preparation and examination of materials, microstructure analysis and Positive Material Identification services.
The SGS laboratory is the first facility in Angola able to offer Mechanical Testing services, and was opened as a result of the high demand for such inspections in the region.
About SGS Mechanical Testing
Mechanical Testing Services focus on the identification of the mechanical characteristics to determine the safety, reliability and integrity of the material or assembly. Tests are carried out under environmentally controlled conditions to ensure that the materials and products meet specifications and fit their intended purpose.
With superb laboratories, workshops, purpose-built test equipment and a highly trained team of experts, the SGS Mechanical Testing laboratories provide a wide portfolio of services including tensile strength, flexural and compressive strength, impact strength, punch and interlaminar shear, bond strength, hardness, abrasive resistance, deflection temperature, softening and melting point, brittleness and cold crack temperature, thermal expansion, density, heat and humidity resistance, viscosity and surface tension.
About SGS
SGS, with its worldwide network, is recognized as the leader and as a global benchmark in the field of inspection, verification, certification and testing. With advanced testing technologies and experienced and qualified staff, SGS operates an extensive network of offices and laboratories in various fields which offer a wide range of mechanical, physical and chemical testing methods.
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Unternehmensinformation / Kurzprofil:
The SGS Group is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With more than 59,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,000 offices and laboratories around the world.
Datum: 24.02.2010 - 06:55 Uhr
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Contact person: Richard MacPherson
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Luanda
Phone: + 244 222 264 070
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