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 […]
Ultrasonic Technology in Defence: Safeguarding Naval Platforms with Precision Testing
Equipment integrity is mission-critical in the defence sector. Naval vessels, submarines, and support craft operate in some of the harshest and most unpredictable environments on Earth, where system failure is not just a maintenance issue but a potential threat to operational success and crew safety. Coltraco Ultrasonics supports global armed forces with advanced ultrasonics testing […]
Ultrasonic Testing in Power Generation: Ensuring Safety and Operational Uptime
Reliability is non-negotiable in the high-stakes power generation environment, whether nuclear, gas, hydro, or renewables. Minor equipment failure can lead to significant downtime, regulatory penalties, and safety risks. One of the most effective ways to maintain operational integrity is through non-invasive ultrasonic testing. At Coltraco Ultrasonics, we specialise in precision-engineered solutions that enable power facilities […]
Using Pressure Sensors to Reduce Plant Downtime
At Coltraco, we’ve long recognised that unscheduled downtime is one of industrial operators’ most disruptive and costly challenges. From process interruptions to equipment failure, unplanned maintenance can have a significant financial and operational impact. That’s why we continue to refine ultrasonic instruments such as the Portasonic® Calculator with Permaflow® and the Portagas®. Both support predictive […]