We examine corrosion mechanisms and assess service life and residual life in relation to environment, load and material choice. The work may include electrochemical testing, accelerated testing, full-scale testing and theoretical assessment based on research studies.
Corrosion protection and cathodic systems
Corrosion consultancy and material examinations
Get corrosion and materials examinations that support design decisions, failure analysis, material verification and service-life assessment.
Corrosion and materials examinations support companies that work with product design, operation, maintenance and assessment of damage or failure. The need typically arises when a product is being developed, when an existing component must be assessed, or when the cause of corrosion, damage or material deviation must be clarified. Unresolved issues can delay technical decisions and create uncertainty about material choice and residual life.
Corrosion and material properties must be assessed together
Corrosion is influenced not only by chemistry and the surrounding environment but also by material condition and mechanical factors, such as vibration or fast-flowing water. We offer corrosion examinations, materials examinations, failure analysis, service-life and residual-life assessments, and courses on corrosion and materials.
Challenges
Corrosion, damage and material condition require consultancy and examination to identify damage mechanisms, properties and residual life.
Corrosion may depend on both chemistry and load
Corrosion can accelerate when chemical conditions interact with mechanical impact, such as vibration or erosion. Without a combined assessment, the cause of damage remains unclear.
Material composition alone may not explain performance
Correct chemical composition is not always enough if microstructure, heat treatment or manufacturing method do not support the intended function.
Damage may make residual life unclear
Corrosion, cracking or other degradation can create uncertainty about safe operation and replacement needs.
Benefits
Get corrosion consultancy and materials examinations for damage investigation, material verification and service-life assessment.
Clarify corrosion mechanisms and damage causes
Corrosion and failure examinations can identify the mechanism behind a failure. This supports decisions about material choice, design changes, surface treatment and documentation of the damage cause.
Strengthen material and condition documentation
Examination results can be used to check material certificates and assess microstructure, manufacturing conditions and heat treatment. This supports assessment of suitability and deviations.
