Rotork Controls speeds corrosion testing with Ascott Analytical 27 February 2012

Process and actuation equipment firm Rotork Controls has improved its testing capabilities with a new corrosion testing system from Ascott Analytical Equipment.

The equipment, now operational at the firm's Bath plant, is designed to assess corrosion performance of a wide range of electrically and hydraulically operated actuators.

Rotork bought its first Ascott Analytical chamber for cyclic corrosion testing in 1996. The upgrade to a new Ascott CC450iP chamber allows the firm to recreate wetting, salt spray, drying and humidity conditions.

"Our product range comprises designs destined for installation in industries ranging from petrochemical to water works, and from the marine to power generation sectors," explains Geoff Beeho, chief development engineer at Rotork Controls.

"The long term performance and quality of our equipment is fundamental – not least because it often performs critical functions that can protect against the risk of extremely expensive down time. This means that we focus heavily on testing procedures – with an Ascott Analytical test chamber at the heart of our corrosion analysis for many years."

The chamber in Bath requires a footprint of 1,660 mm x 840 mm, with a height of just 1,510 mm, and can accommodate products up to 48 kg.

Brian Tinham

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