ENGINEERING UNIT
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| Laboratories |
Scope |
Capabilities |
| Mechanical Engineering |
Testing of metals, wire ropes, chains, steel bars for the reinforcement of concrete, steel welded mesh, and welds among others |
Dimensional, Yield, Tensile, Shear, Elongation, Bend, Rebend, Impact, Hardness and Macro examination. |
| non-destructive testing |
Tests Radiographic Testing (in lab), Magnetic Particle testing, Ultrasonic Testing, Liquid Penetrant Testing, Ultrasonic Thickness Test and Galvanisation coating Thickness. |
| Civil Engineering |
Testing of buildings materials;- cement, aggregates, concrete, timber, plastic pipes, concrete building blocks, bitumen, paving bricks, etc. and reinforced concrete structures |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
Tests geometrical, mechanical and electrical tests on electric cables; rating tests on automotive batteries. |
| CHEMICAL UNIT |
| Laboratory |
Scope |
| Chemical Technology |
Tests soaps, detergents, plastic products, paints, galvanized products, fireworks, fish and fishery products, petroleum products, steel, cement and aggregates, toys and water. |
| Fibre Technology |
Tests Fibre, Yarn, Garments, Leather & footwear, Paper & paper products |
| Food Microbiology |
Analyses a wide range of food and food products such as fish and fish products, tap water, bottled drinking water, milk and dairy products, meat and animal feeds |
