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HEMIMEX® was founded in 1982 and specializes in bronze, non-ferrous metals and technical plastics A combination of forces under one roof: HEMIMEX® has its own, DNV approved, bronze and non-ferrous foundry and in addition to this, has the representatives of Europe’s leading producers of both non-ferrous metals and technical plastics for the Benelux.HEMIMEX® supplies its products throughout the European Community and far beyond and has a branch/sales office in Brussels and Lokeren, Belgium. Aluminum bronze is our specialty, the so-called. Hemiax® where we can offer a number of unique products from our own development. We have our own development department headed by a metallurg, at the time graduated in the subject of copper alloys and aluminum bronze, a guru in this field and a resource for you to assist you in solving technical issues. Unique is our archive, built up by many years of experience, which includes all kinds of brand names and product designations which still appear regularly on old drawings and with which we can provide you with the comparable new standards/compositions. If you have questions about different sizes or alloys/compositions, please ask us for this. In addition to our standard program, we have a lot of solutions, too many to summarize in our product info. Quality and service are our drivers, supplemented with knowledge and commitment, this makes us a strong partner.

The Henry Royce Institute is the UK’s national institute for advanced materials research and innovation. Royce at the University of Sheffield is leading the Advanced Metals Processing research area of the Henry Royce Institute. We are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to help accelerate university and industry ideas through to an industry production scale in order to meet our global challenges. Over two purpose-built sites, our dynamic team of engineers support a vertically-integrated factory that can produce new alloys through to near net shape products through both solid and liquid processing. We are already assisting the development of new UK supply chains in sectors ranging from space components to electric car parts from recycled aerospace waste

Today’s metals analyzers make it easy to implement quality control and quality assurance (QA/QC) programs. Hitachi’s range of analyzers support the end-to-end metals production process from incoming inspection to final product assembly and finished goods testing to ensure product reliability, safety and regulatory compliance. Complex supply chains, more stringent regulations and increased use of scrap metal means today’s best practices include a robust QA & QC program that centers around 100% PMI (positive material identification) testing of critical materials. This is especially the case in high-technology markets, such as aerospace, automotive and pharmaceutical, where material mix-ups and wrongly graded metals can damage reputations, cost money and cause injury. Today’s analysis technology makes it possible to verify the grade and elemental composition of materials at every stage, with reliable and accurate analytical performance results delivered in seconds. Hitachi offers a toolbox of metals analyzers to ensure you have the right tool for the job at every point of your metals production. Choose from OES technology for low-detection limits for precise material chemistry, XRF for non-destructive testing (NDT) of finished products or LIBS for 1-second grade verification of incoming alloys. Portable, handheld and benchtop instruments are available to make analysis fast and simple even when dealing with large and complex components. Advanced technology within a robust exterior, coupled with intuitive software, makes the Hitachi range of metals analyzers ideal for the precise analysis needed in critical manufacturing operations.

HUBTEX products start where other manufacturers of Standard Handling Equipment stop, offering the latest in machine technology. Decades of application expertise means we can create the most comprehensive range of Multidirectional Equipment on the market. Our Engineers have been solving clients’ Materials Handling application problems for many years, through consultations with each customer about their needs and business requirements. We then create customised solutions to maximise clients’ operational capabilities for many years ahead. We produce over 60 base models and Special Purpose Vehicles from 1.5 tonne to 350 tonne capacity. Certified to ISO 9001, all HUBTEX products are designed and manufactured in Germany to the highest quality standards. HUBTEX – We Create The Unique.

With more than 60 years of activity, I.A.P.-GLOBE holds a prominent position in the world as manufacturer of bonded and coated abrasives. Family owned company, always grants customers a special care. Has been representing innovation and quality on the market ever since with always new, more and more performing items. Offers a wide range of cutting and grinding discs, flap discs and finishing products. Certified ISO 9001 and member of OsA.

From its manufacturing facility in the UK, Inductotherm Group Europe provides a comprehensive array of induction melting and automatic pouring equipment to a vast network of clients across Europe. Since our inception in 1971, we have risen to prominence, securing our position as the leading provider of furnace equipment for European foundries. Inductotherm Group Europe is dedicated to fulfilling the diverse induction melting requirements of our customers, boasting a wide-ranging portfolio of products, backed by extensive technical knowledge and a rich history of industry experience. We offer tailored solutions ranging from compact furnaces for melting precious metals to medium and large-scale systems designed for melting non-ferrous metals, iron, and steel. Our commitment to excellence ensures that every customer, regardless of their specific needs, receives personalized attention from some of the industry’s most skilled and knowledgeable professionals.

With an eye focused to the future INNOVATEST is a leading innovator in the field of hardness testing machines. It is our lifestyle to create and develop new techniques that set forth new standards in mechanical, digital and optical terrain for modern and efficient hardness testing. Combining our innovating mind set with excellent global service and an unbeatable product warranty, we are ready to provide you the best possible customer experience, now and in the future. SETTING NEW BOUNDARIES While our history within the industry goes back as far as 1890, our focus on technology and progress on the hardness testing machine development has significantly evolved in the past decades. Recognized and trusted by scientist, engineers, laboratories and the general metal and plastics industry worldwide, INNOVATEST products and services for hardness testing procedures are continuously setting new boundaries. Test and product development professionals rely on INNOVATEST to create and optimize their designs. Around the world, test engineers in laboratories recognize our highly efficient hardness testing machines and software to be used for a wide range of components and materials. Whether your need is to evaluate advanced components made of steel, alloys or plastic, used for commercial transportation vehicles, air-and space crafts, bridges, or buildings, orthopedic or dental labs, or you want to secure testing procedures for standard production parts or in-line testing, INNOVATEST hardness testing solutions make possible many of the innovations required by the fast changing world around us. Our presence around the world supports customers with sophisticated supply chain management to obtain really comparable testing results, regardless of the location. For the most demanding professionals and laboratories, our new range of standardizing or reference hardness testers are no longer exotic products, but just a part of our general supply range. We invite you to discover and explore our leading range of hardness testing machines and the excellent service capabilities for installation and after sales service support. REFERENCE INDUSTRIES Test Laboratory, Aerospace, Automotive industry, public transportation sector, metal manufacturing company, Heat treating industry, Stamping plants, producing razor blades or green energy turbine blades, wherever you need a dependable testing method for hardness of metals, plastics or carbon materials, INNOVATEST offers practical, efficient and cost effective solutions to your testing needs. AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY Strength of materials is an important component of automotive safety. Because safety is critical, testing standards are in place to ensure material performance. Therefore, a material composition analysis must be done to ensure the material strength is stable. In order to do this, product quality control staff conduct strength evaluations and composition analyses of raw materials used in automobiles, including metals, resins, and other raw materials. Hardness tests results of steering, brake components, doors, drive train parts and among many other automotive components are important for strength evaluations and are mandated to provide a safe vehicle. RAIL INDUSTRY The railway system still remains an important role in developed countries for the mass moving of people and materials. Passenger trains are crossing Continents at impressive speeds in the East at the same time cargo wagons are hitting load-by-axle records in North America. Railway wheels and tracks are a critical component to this system, as any failure can lead to derailment, potentially causing casualties and financial losses. AEROSPACE INDUSTRY Perhaps one of the greatest human innovations in the history of engineering is the ability to fly. Aerospace is a demanding industry for new product development and quality control. During the early developments in the aerospace industry it became very clear, quickly, that strength tolerances for each material and for each individual part where crucial to build safe aircrafts. GENERAL INDUSTRIES The hardness test is the most widely used test for evaluating the mechanical properties of metals and other materials as raw materials or finished product. Hardness testing is typically performed on new components but can also be used on in-service components to identify any issues of wear and tear. Hardness testing can reveal susceptibility to cracking as a result of exposure to environmental constituents such as hydrogen sulphide. It can also identify degradation, brittlement and softening as a result of exposure to elevated temperatures (e.g. fire damage). For some metals, hardness test results can be used to estimate the material’s tensile strength, using certain Conversion tables.