US Corrosion is proud to be the world’s leading supplier of Rising Step Load (RSL) testing equipment, in partnership with Dr. Lou Raymond, the inventor of the method.
How does RSL allow rapid hydrogen embrittlement testing?
While traditional techniques rely on a sustained load over time, RSL uses consistent steps to raise the load until a crack is detected on our sensitive load cells at a The test can then be commenced at slower speeds (meaning longer hold times per step) until the stress threshold is determined. For routine testing, this can be performed in as little at 18-24 hours.
Why use RSL for HE testing?
Using RSL, high-strength parts can be tested more rapidly than other tests and provide quantitative analysis. The RSL testing equipment is the world’s premier system for hydrogen embrittlement testing. Our RSL systems are the next-generation version of the original systems designed by Dr. Lou Raymond, and he remains a critical part of our success.
Hydrogen Embrittlement Testing Services
If you prefer to send your samples out for testing by a certified laboratory or for R&D analysis, our hydrogen embrittlement lab can help! We provide testing in accordance with ASTM F519, F1624, F1940, and many other similar specifications. We also offer accelerated stress corrosion and sour corrosion testing as well.
Hydrogen Embrittlement Consulting
US Corrosion offers a range of consulting for hydrogen embrittlement, including services for design, selection and testing of coatings or chemicals (cleaning chemicals, for example), expert witness services for hydrogen embrittlement litigation, and forensic analysis of suspected HE. Our experts have been at the forefront of hydrogen embrittlement analysis and consulting for decades. Let us use that knowledge to help you!