Calibration and Hire Equipment Hire Services

Calibration Services

With over 25 years of experience, our calibration service is second to none. Available on most types and makes of NDT and Welding Inspection equipment, either within our controlled laboratory environment or at our customers’ premises.

Calibration Laboratory

Our Calibration Laboratory is audited and approved to ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System for the Service, Repair, and Calibration of NDT equipment and calibrations are carried out to UK and international standards using equipment traceable to the National Physical Laboratory (NPL).

UKAS Accredited Calibration

TVC can also offer UKAS ISO 17025:2017 accredited calibration for Ultrasonic Flaw Detection*, Ultrasonic Thickness Measuring, Weld Monitoring and Welding Inspection equipment with on- and off-site capabilities.

Traceable Calibration

TVC provides a Traceable certification service for many different types of equipment, including:

  • Ultrasonic Flaw Detectors
  • Ultrasonic Thickness Meters
  • Eddy Current Systems
  • Electromagnet and Permanent Magnet Yokes
  • MPI Benches
  • UV Lamps
  • UV and White Light Meters
  • Densitometers
  • Radiation Monitors
  • Digital Thermometers
  • Amp-Clamps
  • Weld Monitors
  • Hardness Testers
  • Chart Recorders
  • Purge Monitors
  • Gas Flow Meters
  • Holiday Detectors
  • Durometers
  • Force Gauges

Fast Turnaround

We offer a range of turnaround services for our calibration:

  • Standard 10-day turnaround
  • Premium 5-day turnaround
  • Fast-Track 3-day Turnaround

Equipment not listed?

With so much variety of equipment across all sectors, we couldn't possibly list them all. If the equipment you need calibrated isn't listed, contact us as we're sure we'll be able to help!

* Ultrasonic Flaw Detectors can be calibrated to either ISO 9001:2015 or UKAS ISO 17025:2017 accreditation to BS EN 12668-1:2010 depending on your requirements

Digital 9001:2015 Certificate

To view our ISO IEC 9001:2015 Quality Management System certificate, click below.

Digital 17025:2017 Certificate

To view our ISO IEC 17025:2017 Schedule of Accreditation, click below.

Equipment Rental

Equipment hire is a need for many companies. Whether for an unexpected project or to save on purchase overheads, here at TVC we hold a wide range of NDT equipment available for both short and long-term hire contracts for your every need. 

Advantages of Equipment Rental

Hiring equipment has many advantages. Depreciation will apply to expensive equipment, and storage will be necessary. Rental eliminates the need to store equipment or depreciate it – as long as everything is returned in the same condition, there is no need for maintenance or repair.

Additionally, if something goes wrong with an item, you may be outside of the warranty period and the manufacturer may not be able to assist you. Depending on the coverage period, you may have to go through a lengthy warranty repair process, while we can help you troubleshoot problems or replace faulty items. Keeping your on-site downtime to a minimum can reduce your costs.

When you hire, you need minimal equipment and can easily adapt to changes in your clients’ needs. Consequently, smaller companies can benefit from this because they now have access to the latest technology without having to pay a high purchase price.  As a result, it can be easier to ride increases and decreases in the market. Furthermore, if you are thinking of purchasing a piece of equipment, you can also try it out first!

Available Equipment

Our range includes:

  • Ultrasonic Flaw Detectors *
  • Ultrasonic Thickness Meters
  • Subsea Ultrasonic Equipment
  • Subsea MPI Equipment
  • Weld Monitoring (ALX and ALXII)
  • Amp Clamps
  • Digital Thermometers
  • Gas Flow Meters
  • Boiler Tube Inspection (Dinsearch 1.00)
  • Lighting Column Inspection (ColcheK)
  • Video Inspection Equipment
  • Visual Inspection Equipment
  • Holiday Detectors
  • X-Ray systems (up to 300Kv)

Equipment not listed?

We have a large fleet of equipment available for rental but if the equipment you need isn't listed, contact us as we're sure we'll be able to help!

* Ultrasonic Flaw Detectors can be calibrated to either ISO 9001:2015 or UKAS ISO 17025:2017 accreditation to BS EN 12668-1:2010 depending on your requirements