Asset integrity and reliability.
Profile and capabilities
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ALS is one of Australias leading providers of asset reliability and integrity services. Our services and solutions assist our clients to maximise production, extend asset life and ensure safe and reliable plant operation.
ALS approaches asset health from a holistic perspective, considering both asset reliability and integrity. We start with an engineering approach seeking to understand our clients asset management or maintenance issues first then provide the right package of services and solutions to improve and sustain asset health.
ALS is ISO9001, NATA and IRATA accredited service provider. Our servises include non-destructive and mechanical testing as well as engineering failure analysis and investigational services. ALS is dedicated to assist constructors, manufacturers and asset owners in achieving compliance with any national or international standards and customer specifications. The extensive experience of our people and our investment in leading technologies positions us to provide reliable advice and efficient services.
Our goal is to be the market leader in quality, service and technical capability. To achieve this we have multiple modern metallurgical and mechanical testing laboratories across Australia and in excess of 600 engineers, metallurgists, inspectors and technicians delivering our comprehensive range of services. We have a proven track record in the power, oil and gas, petrochemical, minerals processing, mining, water and infrastructure industries offering a comprehensive range of high quality asset care services to help our clients make informed decisions.
Company overview
ALS Limited, an Australian Stock Exchange listed company (ASX:ALQ) that commenced operations in Queensland as Campbell Brothers in 1863. ALS Limited has over 11,000 staff operating from over 400 locations in 65 countries. We have facilities strategically located around the world, operating in Australia, Asia, North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa; and are one of the largest global analytical laboratory groups.
ALS Limited provides a broad range of technical services to four main market segments including:
Minerals Geochemistry | Metallurgy | Mine Site | Inspection
Life Sciences Environmental | Food | Pharmaceutical | Electronics Consumer Products
Energy Coal | Oil & Gas
Industrial Asset Care | Tribology
ALS Limited has demonstrated over 40 years of strong business performance with global revenues exceeding $1.2 billion. ALS continues to remain at the forefront of the testing services industry, building an enviable reputation as the provider of choice on a global scale.
40+ YEARS IN OPERATION
400+LOCATIONS
65+ COUNTRIES
11k+ STAFF
4028/O
Quality Assurance /Inspection
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Mechanical Testing
INTEGRITY &RELIABILITY
ENGINEERINGABSOLUTECONFIDENCEIN INDUSTRIAL ASSETS
Engineering Assessment
Integrated Condition Monitoring
Maintenance Planningand Review
Materials Engineering
Balancing & Alignment
Training Academy
Non-IntrusiveInspection / Advanced NDT
RBI / Fitness For Service / Remaining Life
Tribology
3Profile and capabilities overview
Condition monitoringALS is the largest integrated condition monitoring service provider in Australia with a 35 year track record, with an approach based on ISO 17359 Condition Monitoring and Diagnostics of Machines.
We assist clients to develop integrated condition monitoring plans, provide staff training, relief assistance, data management and auditing.
VIBRATION MONITORINGMost components, stationary or rotating, move about a reference point. We measure and analyse vibrations to accurately diagnose machinery and structural conditions. Vibration analysis will diagnose developing or preexisting conditions such as:
Machinery imbalance Misalignment Bearing and gearing defects Lubrication problems Structural vibration Motor defects Environmental and construction / demolition vibration impact.
THERMOGRAPHYAll objects emit electromagnetic energy. We use thermography to detect thermal variations identifying particular conditions including:
Electrical equipment poor connections or contacts, overloading, unbalanced loads
Boilers / steam systems refractory / insulation breakdown Process equipment location of solid, liquid and gas levels in
tanks and vessels, scale build-up and blockages in pipework, defective valves, hot / cold air leaks
Mechanical equipment conveying systems, bearings, and seals, drive belts and trains, turbo equipment, coupling problems, open gear integrity, crushers, screens and pumps.
TRIBOLOGYALS Tribology provides independent assessment of the suitability and condition of lubricating oils, greases, coolants, and fuels for equipment operation, preventative maintenance, and diagnostic purposes. Reports are made available through our online WebtrieveTM portal allowing easy access to results from any location. Regular oil and wear debris analysis, together with other condition monitoring techniques, can accurately determine the condition of your equipment allowing early detection of potentially catastrophic failures.
Materials engineeringOur experienced engineers and metallurgists have the capacity to provide clients with answers to complex materials questions including:
Residual life extension Material selection, identification, chemical analysis,
condition assessment and repair strategies Metallography and microstructural characterisation Fatigue / remnant life analysis Stress and strain measurement Failure analysis and mitigation / root cause analysis Corrosion investigation and mitigation Coating assessment and specification Concrete diagnostics and repair strategies Creep and crack fatigue analysis of high
temperature plant Evaluation of cracks and flaws using fracture mechanics Litigation support and expert witness.
InspectionALS has a team of qualified AICIP and API inspectors who assess pressure equipment including boilers, pressure vessels, pressure piping, storage tanks and associated equipment as per the applicable code and client requirements. We also perform third-party reviews for the construction of structural items and new pressure equipment.
Using a team of experienced integrity engineers, senior inspectors and senior NDT personnel, we provide Risk Based Inspection (RBI) services. RBI provides cost benefits to clients via optimising required inspection intervals for plant ensuring efficient use of resources.
Our engineers can prepare inspection work scopes outlining required NDT and set required inspection intervals within the guidelines of the applicable code or client specification. We also provide repair recommendations and evaluate asset suitability for continued service.
ALS has qualified welding engineers and WTIA AS1796 certificate 10 welding supervisors capable of inspecting welds and developing procedures to international and Australian codes as well as client requirements.
Our capabilities
ALS offers an end to end solution for all your testing, inspection and engineering requirements and caters for both metro and remote work. Our size and diversity give us the ability to tailor the following range of services to meet your specific asset management objectives.
Reliability and integrity engineeringOur experienced engineers can assist to develop unique reliability and integrity inspection plans and strategies tailored to your asset management goals. Some of the typical engineering services we provide include:
Statutory compliance planning and support Integrity inspection, reporting, certification and data
management Risk Based Inspection planning and support Engineering and Fitness-for-Service assessment Calculations for repairs, alterations and Fitness-for-Service Finite element analysis Design, commissioning and operation of online condition
monitoring systems Strain gauging, measurement of displacement, pressure,
temperature and more with remote data logging Rotating equipment acceptance testing Onsite commissioning, alignment, balancing and
lubrication services WEARMANAGER a complete wear management advisory
service combining our reliability engineering expertise with laser scanning and 3D modelling.
Mechanical testingWe provide structural, physical and mechanical testing of materials and products. Tests are designed to verify that the material or product complies with national or international standards and customer specifications. Our mechanical testing teams are well supported by our engineers and metallurgists delivering accurate results, quickly.
ALS is a leader in HDPE testing in Australia.
Hardness testing Brinell, Rockwell, Vickers, Vickers micro-hardness, Knoop
Bend testing Impact testing Charpy and Izod Tensile / compression testing Fatigue testing Fracture mechanics Product and prototype compliance testing Proof load testing Shear testing Spring testing Plastic and composite material testing Macro examination Fillet-break tests Nick-break tests.
4 5ALS Asset integrity and reliability Profile and capabilities overview
Non-destructive testingAs a NATA endorsed technical leader in Australia, our technicians are rigorously selected, trained and proficiency tested to ensure the highest standard of delivery. We perform NDT across a variety of industries to demonstrate compliance with codes, client requireme