by Rocket Web | Jun 1, 2024 | Non-Destructive Inspection
Electrical non-destructive testing is less about laboratory theory and more about learning what is happening inside or around equipment without creating new damage. In a maintenance program, non-destructive testing should support the way the facility actually...
by Rocket Web | Jun 1, 2024 | vacuum interrupter testing
A vacuum interrupter is enclosed inside a medium-voltage circuit breaker, but its condition affects whether the breaker can interrupt current safely. Because the interrupter cannot be fully evaluated by appearance alone, vacuum integrity testing is an important part...
by Rocket Web | May 1, 2024 | Non-Destructive Inspection
Downtime is not only caused by equipment failure. It can also result from not knowing which equipment is deteriorating, which repairs are urgent, or what work should be completed during the next planned shutdown. Whether testing supports a new installation, scheduled...
by Rocket Web | Apr 8, 2024 | Non-Destructive Inspection
Different electrical assets fail in different ways, which is why NDT testing services should not use a one-size-fits-all scope. The method should reflect the equipment, its service history, known concerns, and the maintenance decision the facility needs to make....
by Rocket Web | Mar 2, 2024 | Non-Destructive Inspection
The difference between non-destructive inspection and destructive testing is not academic when equipment is needed for production. The selected method affects what the facility can learn, whether the asset can return to service, and how much downtime the work may...
by Rocket Web | Feb 8, 2024 | PPE Testing
Hot sticks are often handled like everyday tools, but they are protective equipment and should be treated that way. Dirt, moisture, surface damage, and improper repairs can affect the insulating performance workers depend on around energized equipment. For...
by Rocket Web | Feb 8, 2024 | PPE Testing
High-voltage work leaves very little room for assumptions. Hot stick testing helps remove one of those assumptions before the job begins by evaluating whether an insulated tool remains suitable for service. Currentechnologies approaches high-voltage hot stick testing...
by Rocket Web | Jan 5, 2024 | PPE Testing
PPE testing turns electrical safety from a box of gear into a managed program. Gloves, sleeves, blankets, and insulated tools must be appropriate for the hazard, current on required testing, and documented clearly enough that crews can verify their condition before...
by Rocket Web | Jan 5, 2024 | PPE Testing
Searching for electrical glove testing nearby is a good start, but the closest laboratory is not automatically the right one. Testing capabilities, turnaround time, equipment tracking, and the quality of the final report all affect whether the service is useful to...
by Rocket Web | Dec 10, 2023 | Equipment Calibration, PPE Testing
The testing clock matters because rubber insulating gloves can deteriorate both in storage and in service. A glove may have little visible wear and still be overdue for electrical testing or unsuitable for the work being performed. Whether the work is tied to a new...
