Exova provides material testing services, mechanical, chemical and corrosion testing as well as failure analysis.

Exova B.V. consists of 2 laboratories with the Netherlands. The Emmen facility was initially formed by Delta Controls B.V. in 1978 as a materials testing and consultancy centre. Increasingly, weld procedure and welder qualification testing formed a significant part of its work. In 1988, a similar laboratory was set up in Spijkenisse, to serve the Rotterdam area. In October 1990, both laboratories were acquired by MTS International Ltd.  In 2009, following the name was changed to Exova. Both laboratories have undergone significant  process improvement and technological investments making both sites unique in their capabilities and service portfolio.

Service Overview

Exova provides material testing services, mechanical, chemical and corrosion testing as well as failure analysis. The testing includes less common tests like the Pellini drop weight test, the API drop weight tear test, pressure testing and tests modified to specific client requirements. The emphasis lies on metals but also non metallic materials like plastics, ceramics and composites are tested and/or investigated. All testing equipment is calibrated according to governing international standards and results are traceable to international standards.

Services

• Composites Testing
• Corrosion Testing
• Mechanical Testing
• Metallographic Services
• Metallurgical Consulting
• Metallurgical Failure Analysis
• Welding Consultancy Services
• Chemical Analysis
• Drop weight tests (Pellini & API)
• Full tensile testing range up to 1200kN
• Standardized tests like Bend, hardness, Impact and Microscopy
• Fully equipped Workshop
• Full range of on-site testing services including PMI, Chemical analysis, Hardness, Thickness, Microscopy and Ferrite measurement
• Replica services
• Microscopic Investigation (E-SEM-EDX)
• Pressure testing
• Test program design
• Immersion Ultrasonic Testing (IUT)