Specialists In Mechanics And Materials

Overview

Our wide-ranging experience also extends to the investigation of mechanical and structural failures across various systems and equipment. This includes pressure vessels, boilers, heat exchangers, and cooling systems, as well as gears, bearings, motors, and other rotating machinery. We have in-depth expertise in assessing failures involving cranes, lifting equipment, mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs), scaffolding, racking, and other structural components. Our team is also highly experienced in identifying and evaluating corrosion-related damage. Each investigation is supported by detailed analysis and reporting, helping clients determine root causes, assign liability, and implement preventative measures.

Specialists in Materials, Chemistry & Biology

Chemistry

Chemistry

Chemistry plays a vital role in everyday life, from homes to industry. Questions often arise around chemical behaviour, environmental impact, accidental exposure, and regulatory compliance—areas where expert insight is essential.

Composites

Composites

A composite material combines two or more distinct components to create a material with enhanced properties. Common examples in modern engineering include glass or carbon fibre reinforced plastics (GFRP or CFRP).

Concrete & Aggrogates

Concrete & Aggrogates

Concretes, screeds, and aggregates are essential to construction. Their failure can compromise structural integrity and pose serious safety risks.

Contamination & Pollution

Contamination & Pollution

Incidents like fires, floods, and chemical leaks can lead to widespread contamination. Machinery, buildings, and stock may be affected even beyond visibly damaged areas.

Electronic Materials

Electronic Materials

Electronic components rely on materials like polymers, metals, and ceramics to function reliably. Failures in these materials can lead to serious issues, including fires, power surges, and other hazards.

Fibres & Textiles

Fibres & Textiles

Fibres and textiles are used in critical equipment across industries—from ropes to PPE. Their failure can lead to serious injury, loss of life, or significant damage to assets.

Glass & Ceramics

Glass & Ceramics

Ceramics and glass, though distinct, are versatile materials used in household products, architectural features, and manufacturing at every scale.

Metallurgy

Metallurgy

Metallurgical failures can occur in both industrial and domestic settings, often resulting in costly claims or, in severe cases, loss of life.

Packaging

Packaging

Packaging failures can cause costly product damage, along with harm to reputation and loss of customer trust.

Paint & Coatings

Paint & Coatings

Coatings—from electroplating metals to applying paint—primarily protect materials from degradation like corrosion or rot. However, coatings can sometimes fail to offer adequate protection.

Pipe & Plumbing Fittings

Pipe & Plumbing Fittings

Plumbing fittings and pipes transport liquids and gases essential for daily life in homes and industries. Failures can lead to costly damage and downtime.

Plastics & Polymers

Plastics & Polymers

Polymers (plastics) are everywhere—from pipework and coatings to textiles and automotive parts. Their failure can cause injuries, leaks, and financial losses.

Water

Water

Water chemistry is crucial when considering the compatibility of components with it and the effects on health. This could be ocean going structures or simply components in domestic plumbing systems. Water chemistry refers to the characteristics of water, specifically physical, chemical and biological.

Wood

Wood

Timber serves both decorative and structural roles, with its reaction to environmental conditions varying greatly by type and cut.

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01702 337565

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119 Shaftesbury Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS1 3AN