The importance of corrosion testing in the aerospace industry We are proud to supply corrosion testing equipment to a huge number of companies in the aerospace sector, covering everything from commercial air traffic to defence and space exploration. Corrosion testing is vital in the aerospace industry for several reasons: Harsh Environmental Conditions: Aerospace components are […]
In the first of a series of articles covering some of the industry sectors for whom corrosion testing is a vital part of product development and ongoing quality control, we look at the importance of corrosion testing in the Automotive Industry.This sector covers a wide range of companies, from major household names that are a […]
Considerations when purchasing a Corrosion Test Chamber When purchasing a corrosion test chamber, various factors need to be considered to ensure it meets your specific testing requirements. Here are some key considerations: 1. Type of Corrosion Testing Salt Spray (Fog) Testing: Simulates harsh marine environments, commonly used for metallic coatings and paints. Cyclic Corrosion Testing […]
Celebrating 35 Years of Excellence 2024 is the 35th Anniversary year of Ascott, and whilst we will be marking this special occasion throughout the year, last week saw the main event of our Anniversary celebrations. Colleagues and their families were joined by suppliers, distributors and other valued contacts for a “Peaky Blinders” themed race and […]
Protect your Investment! Corrosion chambers benefit from regular servicing by a trained engineer. This maximises reliability, minimises downtime and ensures that your chamber performs as expected. Your chamber is an important asset. As a comparison, if you bought a brand new car, you would always ensure that you followed the manufacturers recommendations for approved servicing […]
Mass Loss Coupons for GMW14872 & GM9540P are now available from Ascott! We have added to our extensive offering of accessories and consumables with our new ACC135 panels. These complement our CR4 Test Panels for ISO 9227 & VDA 233-102 and our highest purity Corro-Salt for Salt Spray Testing. Heavy Oil Mass Loss Coupons that […]
At Ascott, we are always looking to develop our products, improving performance and user experience. Going forwards, all Ascott Chambers (with the exception of 120L and Kesternich models) will now feature a viewing window/panel.The viewing window allows for easy visual inspection without the need to remove the side panel and can be quickly and easily […]
Ascott Holiday Closures As we come to the end of 2023, we are not only looking back on a challenging but incredibly rewarding year, but also looking forward to 2024 which looks set to be another record breaking year, as well as a very special anniversary – more news on that in the New Year! […]
New video content from Ascott We have recently published a series of brand new videos, showcasing our Ultra Compact Front Loading 300L chambers, the CC1000iP featuring improved temperature and humidity control for multi point calibration and a look behind the scenes at our factory in Tamworth, UK where every chamber is made to order. The […]
Measuring Salt concentration for ASTM B117 & ISO 9227 We would like to share this very informative and helpful post from Aerofin Laboratories, in which they explain the methods available for accurate measurement of salt concentration for ASTM B117 and ISO 9227 Measuring Salt concentration for ASTM B117 & ISO 9227 | Aerofin Laboratories Ltd […]