Streamlining Efficiency – Use Potascanner™ to Reshape your Energy-Efficient Home Building
In the ever-evolving landscape of construction, the pursuit of energy-efficient homes encounters a common obstacle: airtightness testing, particularly when traditional methods result in failures. This article explores how Coltraco Ultrasonics’ Portascanner™ is a game-changer, significantly reducing downtime by enabling swift identification and sealing of air leaks during the build program without the need for deconstruction. […]
Streamlining Fire Cylinder Inspection: Meeting NFPA and ISO Standards with Portalevel® MAX PLUS and Portasteele®!
Safeguarding lives and property hinges on maintaining fire suppression systems’ efficacy. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) stands as a pillar in guiding inspection, servicing, testing, and maintenance protocols. In this article, we delve into how Coltraco Ultrasonics’ Portalevel® MAX PLUS and Portasteele® CALCULATOR simplify ISO and NFPA compliance, offering a seamless approach to […]
Take Control of Your Fuel Efficiency with Coltraco’s Permaflow®
As of January 1, 2023, new regulations require accurate monitoring and documentation of both vessel speed and fuel usage. Stay compliant and in control of fuel consumption onboard with Coltraco’s Permaflow®. Fuel Efficiency Regulations: The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has implemented new regulations to reduce the environmental impact of the world’s global shipping fleet. These […]
Taming the Tide: Understanding Water Ingress and its Impact on Cargo and Insurance
Introduction: Water ingress can pose significant risks to cargo during transportation. It can result in potential damage and financial losses. Therefore, it is crucial for businesses involved in international trade to understand the implications of water damage and how it relates to insurance claims. We will explore the dangers of water ingress, its impact on […]
The “Ungoverned Space” in the Fire Industry & Safe Fire Engineering Practices – by Carl Hunter
Carl Hunter, Chairman of Coltraco Ultrasonics, gives his thoughts on the ungoverned space in the Fire Industry. “There continues to exist much ‘ungoverned space’ in the fire industry. Whether in regard to installation, commissioning, or servicing, there are too few qualified engineers who may be considered subject matter experts. Furthermore, the two broad categories of […]
The Importance of Hatch Cover Testing
Why is Hatch Cover Testing Important? Hatch covers are essential to a ship’s cargo containment system. They are designed to protect the cargo from damage and prevent water from entering the ship’s holds. However, if the hatch covers are not properly maintained and tested, they can fail, resulting in severe consequences. In this article, we […]
The Portatank® Ultrasonic Tank Liquid Level Indicator – A New Method of Ultrasonic Tank Liquid Level Location
A new British invention, following the co-location of our Physicists and Scientists at Durham University, a globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, Coltraco Ultrasonics’ Portatank® handheld ultrasonic tank liquid level indicator allows its user to non-invasively measure the liquid level in their tanks ranging between 0.5m and 5m in diameter through the tank’s […]
The Power of Airtightness: The Key to Superior Clean Room Integrity
Achieving Clean Room Integrity: Ensuring Airtightness for Enhanced Performance Clean room integrity is a crucial aspect of maintaining high standards in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, electronics, and research facilities. Airtightness plays a vital role in preserving the integrity of these controlled environments and preventing the ingress of contaminants. To achieve optimal clean room integrity, […]
Time to Embed a Safety Culture & “hear the sounds that others cannot hear”
In the Naval sphere fire risk management is key to the operation of safety critical, high value assets. Attention is called to those in the Safety & Survivability Department or Naval Damage Control. Let’s put words into action, and create a safety culture by constantly monitoring our extinguishing systems Cost cutting, lack of experience, increasing risks […]
Transforming Industries: Advancements in Non-Invasive Flow Measurement and their Accuracy Improvements.
Flow measurement are essential for optimising processes, ensuring safety, and minimising waste with applications in a variety of industries from oil and gas to chemical processing and water management. Traditional methods of flow measurement often involve invasive techniques that can disrupt the fluid flow and pose safety hazards. In this article we will discuss the […]