Cost-effective Management of Aging Systems

Sample comparison: Left  - in service from 1946.  Right - in service from 1941.

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• Re-qualify conductors/groundwires for a specified future period
• Help estimate the remaining unit life
• Determine ideal opportunities to upgrade lines

Full service expertise and experience

Kinectrics offers fully equipped labs and utility industry expertise. We provide:

• Reliable, comprehensive testing services by qualified personnel
• Prompt, efficient routine mechanical testing of aged conductors and groundwires
• Recommendations for repair and replacement priorities based on test results
• Quality detailed documentation

One stop testing facilities

Testing services include:

• Aeolian Vibration Endurance Test
• Galloping Endurance Test
• Sheave Passing Test
• Torsional Ductility Test
• Tension and Elongation at Failure Test
• Creep Test
• Remaining Zinc Test
• Wrap Test
• Visual Examination
• Electrical Resistance Test
• Metallurgical Examination
• Chemical Analysis
• Accelerated Corrosion Test 

For more information, contact:

Craig Pon, 416.207.6000 x6741, craig.pon@kinectrics.com

Related links:

Testing of Aged Conductors and Shield Wires - case history