Testing and checks
All the guaranteed checks our tubes undergo
Chemical analysis of materials
All of our metallic alloys have their paperwork inspected in addition to being tested using an XRF analyser
Eddy-current testing
Both on and off the production line, using a complete circular coil
Pressure testing of seal
From 8 bar to 200 bar, for tubes in coil form. From 5 bar to 100 bar, for bar tubes.
In-line laser inspection
Check of the outer diameter
Traction testing
At ambient temperature
Burst testing
In compliance with specific customer requests
Hardness testing
Vickers microhardness testing
Roughness testing
In compliance with applicable standards
Micrographs
Analysis of the metallographic structure of the materials and structural characterisation of the various phases of the production process
Mechanical testing
In compliance with standard 10217/7 or other sector standards
Flattening test
In compliance with standard EN ISO 8492
Ring-expanding test
In compliance with standard EN ISO 8495
Drift-expanding test
In compliance with standard EN ISO 8493
Flanging test
In compliance with standard EN ISO 8494
Bend test (on the weld seam)
In compliance with standard EN ISO 8491
Technical Support.
Our consistent commitment to quality control and research is essential to the efficiency of our organisation and underpins Tecnofar's continuing excellence.