Linear Accelerator Testing (LINAC)

Your critical industrial materials demand thorough inspection regardless of size or complexity. Our LINAC technology effectively examines thick steel castings exceeding 300mm, as well as welds and forgings. This capability makes our service particularly valuable for aerospace, defense, and energy sector applications where structural integrity is paramount to your operations and safety requirements. The Linear Accelerator testing is useful to a range of sectors including the Aerospace, Defense, and Energy markets. It is a form of non-destructive testing used to detect defects in weld quality, castings, and structures, revealing faults such as porosity, inclusions, and cracks.

Your quality assurance process benefits from our comprehensive defect detection capabilities. Our LINAC radiographic testing identifies a full spectrum of potential flaws that could compromise material integrity. This thorough inspection gives you confidence in your products' safety and reliability, allowing you to deliver with certainty to your customers and maintain your reputation for quality. In comparison to traditional Gamma radiography of thick steel sections, the time taken to penetrate particular materials is vastly improved, from hours to minutes. 

• Internal defect detection revealing porosity, inclusions, and cracks 

• Weld quality assessment for critical applications 

• Structural integrity verification for safety-critical components 

• Comprehensive volumetric inspection for complete material evaluation 

• Quality control confirmation to meet regulatory requirements 

Your inspection challenges are addressed through our versatile imaging options tailored to your specific requirements. We provide flexibility in output format while maintaining the exceptional quality and detail necessary for proper evaluation of your materials. Our radiographic solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing quality processes. 

• Traditional film radiography for conventional documentation 

• Digital radiography for faster results and electronic storage 

• Computerized technology solutions for advanced analysis 

• Computed radiography options for enhanced image manipulation 

• Close proximity radiography when access is limited 

Your materials deserve state-of-the-art inspection technology. Our 6MeV Linear Accelerator represents the pinnacle of non-destructive testing equipment, generating high-energy X-rays that penetrate even the thickest steel sections with remarkable efficiency. This advanced technology delivers superior results in a fraction of the time required by conventional methods. 

• 6MeV Linear Accelerator X-ray source for maximum penetration 

• Advanced digital imaging systems for superior detail resolution 

• Computerized technology platforms for enhanced data analysis 

• High-sensitivity detection equipment for subtle defect identification 

• Specialized radiographic media options to suit your documentation needs 

Element’s Sheffield Forgemasters site is one of the few sites in the UK that offers the Linear Accelerator Testing service. Our strategic facility is designed specifically for handling industrial materials requiring high-energy radiographic inspection.