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Coltraco offers multiple advantages with Hatch Cover Tester

jen — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 15:30:08 GMT

From more than two decades and more, Coltraco Limited has been working on meeting the needs of clients all over the world in high quality manner. With new designs and efficient manufacturing various sort of measuring equipment integrated with ultrasonic technology attracts people from industrial sector on massive scale. In 2012 we partnered with a fellow well respected UK OEM of thickness gauges to design our current models.

Our Commitment to Science
We are committed to designing and manufacturing the most mathematically accurate products and systems globally, supported by the highest standards of technical support and customer care.

Our Commitment to Safety
We are dedicated to being a Safeship™ and Safesite™ company, encouraging safety for safety’s sake. Our Portascanner™ is part of our range of 14 products and systems which are all designed to offer alternative methods to traditional means of testing, for example fire suppression systems, watertight integrity, flow testing and more.

Quality
Our Portascanner™ is carefully hand built and undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure it meets the high standards expected by our customers, and to provide them with long-term reliability.

After Sales Options by Coltraco
Permascanner™ Dynamic
We are committed to developing continuous monitoring solutions especially for hatch cover maintenance. This will enable the hatch-covers to be tested whilst on voyage at sea to see how the vessel is responding to the dynamic sea states.

Optional Accessories
Extended Hi-Life Generator Additional standard generators can be used when testing large holds and the Extended Hi-Life Permascanner™ Generators can provide up to 10 days continuous testing whilst at sea.

Interactive Training Programme
We have developed a programme to educate users (particularly non-native English speakers) quickly and simply on how to use our equipment.

Portacare™
Opt in package provides through-life maintenance support, enabling customers to cap the cost of ownership and optimise operational availability. For one annual fee, Coltraco will cover all repairs and calibration costs, and the customer is guaranteed priority assistance in spares and repairs. In the event of component obsolescence, Coltraco guarantees to exchange the unit for a like-for-like model type at no additional charge.

The Portacare™ package does not cover customer-induced damage but as a Portacare™ customer you have priority to repairs and spares with a 25% discount. Upgrade to Portacare™ TMSS PREMIER, which covers all repairs, calibration, and guarantees an advance exchanged unit is always ready-to-ship.

This makes hatch cover tester to be flawless for checking leaks or accuracy of zero percent ingression in the cargo/ ship on voyage.

What are the modern features integrated in ultrasonic hatch cover tester by Coltraco?

jen — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 15:01:25 GMT

Coltraco Limited UK has always been a spotlight when it comes to the ultrasonic monitoring instrumentation. Over the years counting to be more than 2 decades, we have specialized in studying the need of various sectors we majorly touch such as oil and gas, defense, industrial sectors and multiple other options. Most importantly, we assist marine industry in various means such as providing them with better solutions to come up with perfect deliverance of cargo or other voyage they are on system is provided to the cruise ships to test the integrity of compartments and hatch covers to make sure there are no leaks in order to finish the journey with secured cargo.

Since 1989, we keep on producing new innovated products and measuring instruments to help people get the results in quickest, simplest and easiest way without going into budget issues. Permascanner® Dynamic is our semi-fixed ultrasonic watertight integrity test indicating system for the dynamic testing of hatch covers maintenance, holds, bulkheads, cable transits and watertight doors and compartments at sea. Derived from its sister product - Portascanner®, Permascanner™ Dynamic is designed to quickly identify leak sites in their extent and precise location, whilst at sea. Furthermore, facilities of Optional Accessories and Permascanner® Dynamic are provided as after sales benefits on demand. The details of both of these facilities are mentioned below:

Permascanner™ Dynamic
Permascanner® Dynamic allows a pattern of readings to be recorded against varying sea states, enabling a true picture of the seal integrity to be recorded over time. It efficiently helps you for hatch covers integrity, multiple cable transit areas testing and watertight doors continuously over varying sea-state states. The ultrasonic hatch cover testing system will enables Marine Superintendents, Barge Supervisors or OIMs to embody its highly accurate readings into an enhanced on board safety procedure. We are committed to developing continuous monitoring solutions especially for hatch cover maintenance. This will enable the hatch-covers to be tested whilst on voyage at sea to see how the vessel is responding to the dynamic sea states. We have given below a visual representation of this hatch cover maintenance and watertight integrity testing system. Give it a look!

Optional Accessories
Extended Hi-Life Generator Additional standard generators can be used when testing large holds and the Extended Hi-Life Permascanner™ Generators can provide up to 10 daysʼ continuous testing whilst at sea.

Why purchase Coltraco Portascanner ˚?
Since 1989, Coltraco Ultrasonics have been designing and manufacturing ultrasonic instrumentation such as liquid level indicator and systems for safety and servicing. In 2012 we partnered with a fellow well respected UK OEM of thickness gauges to design our current models.

Quality
Our Portascanner™ is carefully hand built and undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure it meets the high standards expected by our customers, and to provide them with long-term reliability.

Our Commitment to Safety
We are dedicated to being a Safeship™ and Safesite™ company, encouraging safety for safety’s sake. Our Portascanner™ is part of our range of 14 products and systems which are all designed to offer alternative methods to traditional means of testing, for example fire suppression systems, watertight integrity, flow testing and more.

Our Commitment to Science
We are committed to designing and manufacturing the most mathematically accurate products and systems globally, supported by the highest standards of technical support and customer care.

Coltraco known to be Leaders for Ultrasonic Monitoring and Measuring Equipment

jen — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 13:13:59 GMT

As a common phenomenon, there are various competitors targeting each other and working to lead the industry solely. There are various situations where one led the other but out of all competitors claiming to be on the top, Coltraco Limited; UK has smoothly stabilized its position from ever to forever. Since 1987, we have been attending people with amazing ultrasonic monitoring instruments, which are being designed and manufactured for safety and servicing. Moreover, the first range of Portalevel® up till now, there are so many ranges and instruments produced which has helped to improved monitoring system of fire extinguishers in every possible way. Portalevel® is an ultrasonic liquid level indicator which is expert to do the job it is reserved for. Today, Coltraco Ltd has successfully released 7 generation of this ultrasonic level indicator.

As far as the other series are concerned, Coltraco Ltd has other products, which are best for monitoring fire extinguishers in diverse qualification. These contain Portamarine®, Portascanner®, Permalevel®, Portaguage®, Portasonic®, Portamonitor®, Portasteele®, Permascanner® and Portacare®. In case you are a regular customer or you are looking for Coltraco product, make sure you contact them via ways mentioned on website. No other way can assure the reliability and originality of the products, which are called to be products under the label of Coltraco Ltd.

Efficient Coltraco Customer Care

Terms and Conditions for further details
Life time technical support is available of the equipment through email and telephone
Guarantee for three years
Guaranteed is provided against workmanship and materials

Pinned Packing
Ultrasonic Leak Detector comes with packing under Coltraco Ltd which contains entire accessories that can increase the efficiency of this measuring product. Other optional accessories are also provided upon request in order to enhance the efficiency. Due to the strict and rigorous quality check and careful hand built, the assurance is available for quality and high standard services to the customers.

The pinned package of 7th generation of Portalevel® Standard contains following things:

1 Potalevel Standard unit
Calibration Certificate
Ultrasonic Gel, 1 Wet Sensor
Operating Instructions
1 Hard Wearing Carrying Case

Reasons to purchase Portalevel Mini by Coltraco Limited

jen — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 11:13:51 GMT

The 7th Generation Portalevel Range has been the single most successful model in Coltraco Ultrasonic’s history with many thousands of units supplied across the world. Through the constant evolution and refinement of our offering, the Portalevel Mini was created to offer customers an even more compact, versatile unit to further enhance the ease with which fire systems can be tested. Offering totally hands free operation with the unit hanging around the operators’ neck, both hands are free to work with the trusted reliability offered by the 7th Generation.

Specifications of Portalevel Mini
These ultrasonic monitoring is manufacturing keeping the food industry as a core target. Here are the features of this liquid level indicator which convince any clients to make its purchasing:

Three years of warranty
Lifetime Support
Calibration & training certificates available
Ultrasonic technology – no radiation and non-intrusive
5 tried and tested applications
Enjoy our Customer Care Commitment
2 Sensors for double the technology capability

Technical Specifications of Portalevel Mini
Dimensions

Height: 98 mm (3.86 inches)
Width: 158 mm (6.22 inches)
Depth: 45.5 mm (1.80 inches)
Weight: 420 grams (14.82 ounces)

Accuracy
+/-1.5mm (1/8 inch)
Verifiable Agents
CO2, H20, FM-200™, NOVEC™1230, old Halons such as 1301 and 1211, FE-13™, FE-25™, FE-36™, HFC-225 & 2271
Sensor
TX/RX Dry Sensor

14 mm diameter head
Contained within a magnetized sensor applicator;
Connected by BNC connectors to 1 m length co-ax cable.

Power Supply
4 x AA 1.5V Batteries (battery life 10 hours)
Display
LCD Numeric Digital Display with LED Bar Graph
Operating Temperature
-20°C to +70°C (68°F to 158°F)
Relative Humidity-5 % - 95 %
Certificates

Classification Society Approved- RINA
CE
ISO 19011 Registered

Classification

IP Rating 65
NATO Stock Number: 6680-99-275-5292

Warranty

Main Unit: 3 Years Warranty
Sensor: 1 Year Warranty
Lifetime Customer Support

Package Content of Portalevel Liquid Level Sensor
This ultrasonic level sensor comes with following packaging:

1 Portalevel® Mini unit
1 Wet Sensor
1 20 mm Extension Rod
Ultrasonic Gel
1 Hard Wearing Carrying Case
Calibration certificate

Coltraco leads market with Affordable Competitive Prices for Liquid Level Sensor

jen — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 14:30:17 GMT

Over the years, maintaining the quality within best price range is nothing less than an achievement. Coltraco qualifies to be one the best manufacturer of monitoring and measuring equipment integrated with ultrasonic technology. Beginning the journey with limited and calculated product range and customers within the limited locations and numbers, today it holds the ownership of a huge dynasty. Coltraco began its journey back in 1987, serving people throughout the globe in regards to measure numerous intensities and potentials of objects have given it a prominent popularity. One of many lines it is working on is known by Portamarine, which qualifies in services towards Shipping Industry. It is a line that falls under the division of Portalevel but specified for shipping industry whereas a new model has launched which is obviously integrated with efficient performance. This new member is launched with inspection of CO2 and Marine CO2 Systems for fire suppression quickly, safely and accurately. CO2 is considered to be the prior gas, which acts perfectly to be a fire-extinguishing agent but may not be able to perform the tasks if it is not monitored regularly. Coltraco with having such diversification in products is also cable to offer various systems to help you maintain a constant fire extinguishing monitoring system.

Portamarine comes with other accessories enclosed in the box when you make a purchase. These accessories are vital to assure the accuracy of the device. They majorly include 200mm Multi Banked Extension Rod, Ultrasonic Gel, Dry Sensor and Main Unit, which is a protected IP65 Enclosure. Moreover, this Ultrasonic Level Indicator comes with other different features, which are mentioned below. Give a glance!

Accurate to 1.5mm
Three years warranty
Class approved
Ultrasonic Technology (No Radiation and Non-Intrusive
Lifetime Support
Fast operation (Service a cylinder in under a minute)
Can measure multibank rows 2- 4 deep
Lifetime Support
Calibration and Training Certificates Available

For further information, you can download PDF

Advantages of Prchasing of Ultrasonic Pipework Integrity Test Indicator by Coltraco

jen — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 11:28:57 GMT

With huge diversity in products, the prior focus of Coltraco is to support industries to have every possible ultrasonic need they would be in need under one shelter. Like other devices are taken care of really sensitively, here we have enlisted the benefits you can enjoy by purchasing ultrasonic pipework integrity test indicator by Coltraco. This product is names as Portapipe and is manufactured to detect faults, leaks to 1mm and thinning in pipework, suitable up to 22mm, diameter pipe up to 12mm range. The versatility of this ultrasonic pipework integrity test indicator includes fault testing for wet and dry sprinkler systems for meeting BS EN 12845 standards for system maintenance. This product is regarded to be a great alternative to chalk and hose testing.

Benefits of Portapipe
These are the benefits offered by Coltraco on purchasing of Portapipe:

It offers low cost which means multiple readings can be made using one device at no extra cost
It is portable, can be conveniently carried and managed.
It is simple to operate, highly intuitive operation and enable regular testing.
It comes without training costs and offers free-of-charge online, telephone and email training support through- life.
The most mathematically accurate watertight integrity test indicator with dual decibel & linear display makes it cost effective
The ability to test multiple locations throughout the pipes length provides a more reliable thorough view of the integrity of the system hence it comes with greater testing average
This pipework integrity test indicator‘s user receives instant feedback regarding the focused area
The user can target suspected areas in more detail
The testing method causes no damage to the existing system as this device is non-destructive
The system allows repetitive testing on problem areas, thereby giving the most accurate information to the user.
A clean method of testing that does not violate any environmental codes.
This device from Coltraco offers an accuracy to identify leaks as small as 1mm
The PortapipeTM can be used for application involving a pipeline
The PortapipeTM is suitable for use on any material pipeline.

For inquiries, contact Customer Support

Customer Service Quality Offered by Coltraco

jen — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 10:42:58 GMT

Our Customer Care Commitment means that we will support you for the lifetime of your Coltraco® equipment. We offer a comprehensive package of after sales Technical Support to all of our customers worldwide from free of charge email/phone call technical and user assistance to ensure you become a competent user, through to customer technical visits (may be subject to charge depending on location and time taken) and to annual fixed fee maintenance packages.

Our commitments are:

We still maintain units built 20 years ago
Through-life maintenance support
Extend trade-in credits - replace old units for new
Fixed cost annual “Total Care” Support
Certified OEM calibration & ODA service stations

How to contact Coltraco Customer Support?
If you have any questions please email support@coltraco.co.uk. When returning equipment please, follow the instructions found in this PDF.

Calibration Services
Why do you need to calibrate? Like an annual MOT on your car, calibrations service your equipment to ensure it is as accurate and reliable as when you first purchased it.

How often? In accordance with ISO 17025 for testing and measuring equipment, annual recalibration is recommended for companies complying with this regulation. Whilst there are some companies who offer 5 years calibration certificates, Coltraco Ultrasonics believe that we should follow the guidance set out in the regulations and thus offer 1year calibration certificates.
Where can you calibrate your unit?

Calibrations must be conducted in a Coltraco approved centre: either with us in the UK at the above address or with our ODA (Organisational Delegated Authority) Service Centres overseas.

How long will it take? We will always ensure that the turn-around-time is as short as possible. We aim to have the unit returned to you within a maximum of 10 working days, no matter where in the world our customers are. If required, replacement loan units can be made available for the duration that your unit is away for recalibration.

Spare Parts
If one of your ancillary items such as a sensor, receiver, generator or another part has been damaged, we have all of these parts available in stock and will be happy to supply these as required usually shipped door-to-door within 48 hrs.

User Training Support
The equipment is designed to be easy to use. Most users become competent quickly and easily, simply by following the Operating Instructions included in the ready-to-go packages.

However, if more training is required, we are happy to offer one-on-one tutorials. These are usually carried out over the phone/video call with one of our technical team. We take you through our Competency Compliance training to ensure you are confident in testing.
If you are a user of the Portascanner® and Portalevel® MAX – ultrasonic level sensor, we have online Interactive Training - see Training.

Repairs
If your unit has been damaged whilst operating, we can repair it for you. Factory level repairs for the electronics; display module and membrane control panels have to be carried out in our facilities in the UK. Time scales for unit returns may vary depending on the severity of problem. If your unit has been damaged please contact our Support Department with a brief description of the problem and we will organise this for you as quickly as we can.

Upgrades & Trade-In Credits
To thank you for your loyalty we are delighted to offer Upgrade discounts and Trade-In Credits when you send us your old equipment in exchange for the latest models. This is also part of our commitment to recycling. We still have units in service after 20 years which our customers love but we also know some may be keen to swap it in to try out the new technology. Get in touch to find out more.

Portacare® “Total Care Package”
When you purchase Coltraco ultrasonic monitoring and measuring equipment, we guarantee our equipment for 3 years. Any electrical failures to the equipment in this time, we will repair or replace free of charge. There is another option available, to extend this warranty period, through our Portacare® "Total Care Package". This “beyond warranty” contract support option can be extended over a three, five or 8 years contract basis. Summary of the benefits:

One fixed annual fee
No additional charges throughout the 3-8 years’ term length.

Covering all electronic failures
Covering all spare parts replacement free of charge including unit replacement if necessary
Free annual calibration and annual servicing
You can also complete the form available online to connect to Customer Service.

Utilities of Ultrasonic Hatch Cover Tester by Coltraco Limited

jen — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 19:06:53 GMT

Coltraco Ltd is always appreciated for being welcoming to all its clients across the world. Its mission to create accurate, reliable and easy to use instrumentation enhances the safety management of clients. The issue is not just about compliance with the regulations; it is about the safe ship offshore and the safe site onshore. This helps Coltraco’s clients to ensure lower risk, higher protection and business continuity for they believe in safety for safety's sake.

Ultrasonic Hatch Cover Testing
The hatch cover tester is a used onboard bulk carrier for inspecting the Watertight or Weathertight hatches for leak sites. The magnetic generator can be positioned just inside the hold, on the hatch combing, removing the need to climb down to position the generator at the bottom of the hold on the tank top. It is used by the crew for regular maintenance to dramatically reduce the risk of cargo damage from water ingress, and by Marine surveyors for carrying out P&I, Classification Society or Insurance surveys.

Watertight Compartment Doors Testing
Watertight Doors on offshore Oil & Gas Rigs, Naval and Marine Vessels are regularly inspected & maintained to ensure the integrity of the Bulkheads and watertight barriers are secure. If these areas are neglected, there can be drastic impacts on flood prevention in the event of a major incident, which is exactly what the Portascanner helps to avoid. Removing old fashioned and inaccurate chalk testing, the Portascanner Technology provides a very quick and accurate method to identify problem areas and fix the issues that exist within these seals.

Multiple Cable Transit Areas Testing
Cable Transit Seals provide a key element in maintaining the integrity of bulk heads and watertight seals onboard Naval, Offshore Oil & Gas and Marine assets. As one of the most neglected areas onboard, having the means to quickly identify the exact location and severity of issues in MCTs can dramatically assist Contractors and Fleet Operators to enhance the flood, fire & smoke protection that a correctly installed MCT seal provides. This device is regarded to be best for multiple cable transit areas testing.

Technical Specifications of Liquid Gas Leak Detector

jen — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 06:30:50 GMT

Coltraco Ultrasonics has been in this field for more than 27 years whereas they are known to be the supervisor of this relevant field. The Portalevel® Standard uses ultrasonic technology to identify the interface between liquid and air in any single skinned container. It therefore has none of the user problems associated with radioactive liquid level indicators, which require dedicated training, storage, Health & Safety documentation, and transportation. It also replaces the traditional means of verifying liquid levels by dismantling and weighing in which the system may be closed down or disconnected, risking potential damage in so doing and involving considerable time, expense and inconvenience.

Technical Specifications of Liquid Level Indicator
Here, we have given some quick glance of the technical specifications you will get with ultrasonic liquid level indicator:

Type:

Portalevel® Standard, Digital, 7th Generation Ultrasonic Liquid Level Indicator

Manufacturer:

46 Mount Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 2SA, United Kingdom

Liquids/Gases Locatable:

CO2, FM-200™, Novec, Halon and Halon substitutes, NAF S III, FE-13 FE-25, water, oils, amongst others

Function:

To indicate liquid gaseous extinguishants and other liquids in high or low pressure, single-skinned steel containers up to 89 mm / 3.5” thick; also functions on most types of single skinned industrial fluid containers

Accuracy:

+/- 1.5 mm (1/16”)

Sensor:

Ultrasonic single crystal sensor fitted with a magnetic head for handsfree operation, 16 mm x 16 mm

Weight:

The weight of this ultrasonic leak detector is 500g (1lb, 1oz)

Controls:

On/Off – Power Controls SPA – Increases Transmitter power output and increases sensitivity of receivers CAL – Self-Calibration Control

Display:

Digital, LED and LCD digital display

Dimensions:

Instrument – 155 mm x 95 mm x 45 mm (6 2/3“ x 3 ¾“ x 1 25/32”) (packed ex works for shipping including carrying case – 34 cm x 31cm x 18 cm, weight 3.5 kg)

Power Supply:

4 x AA 1.5V batteries, consumption 230mA, battery life 10 hours

Operating Temperatures:

The unit will work effectively in temperatures between -10C to +70C. (The ability to operate is dependent on the chemical properties of the liquids/gases being monitored.)

Approvals:

This liquid level indicator ISO 9001, CE Mark, Classification Society Approved by RINA NATO Stock Number: 6680 99 275-5292, Det Norske Veritas (DNV) accepted, winner of Safety at Sea Award, US Department of Defence Ozone Depleting Substances Reserve Program Office Approved and selected, supplied to US Govt MIL-STD and British Navy, manufactured to BS5750 / ISO9001, UK Patent Office Trade Mark Reg No 2290334.

Calibration:

Digitally self Calibrating but we recommend annual servicing and Calibration re-calibration as per the common requirements of company certifications.

Warranty:

The sensor is covered by a one-year warranty, the unit is covered by a 3 year warranty provided that it has not been opened, tampered with or subjected to intentional or accidental damage

Accessories:

“Wet” and “Dry” sensors for poor condition and good condition cylinder surfaces respectively, extension rod for 2-3-4 multi-banked cylinder row installations and pipe work.

Benefits of Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manufactured by Coltraco Ultrasonics

jen — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 09:38:46 GMT

Portasonic consists of a handheld portable clamp-on transit time flow meter device for accurate flow measurement from outside a pipe – especially for fire protection water sprinkler and fire hydrant systems. The unique clamp-on fixture design makes the installation very straightforward and requires no special tools or skills and due to the non-invasive nature of clamp-on transducers, there is no pressure drop, no moving parts, no leak and no risk of contamination or corrosion. This ultrasonic flow meter Ideal for the measurement of flows in clean, non-aerated fluids such as water, water/ glycol and oils in full pipes from ½” to 180” (12 to 4570 mm) diameter can be measured and the ultrasonic signal penetrates all common metal and plastic pipe materials.

Key Features of Ultrasonic Flow Meter

Accurate flow measurement from outside of a pipe with clamp-on sensor
Measures, totalizes and transmits flow in both directions
Simple set-up and ease of operation with digital processing
Larges display with user-friendly calibration menu
Suited for a wide range of industrial applications
No pressure drop, no moving parts, no leaks and no contamination
Long term reliability and battery life, light weight, compact and reliable

Advantages of Portasonic
We are a proud to announce Coltraco now offers the Portasonic – portable ultrasonic flow meter to provide a new dimension to our range, especially catering for the sprinkler system maintenance in the fire industry amongst others. State of the art technology provides an effective means to enhance the management of your systems.

Accurate flow data provides the chance to make energy saving measures by fine tuning the systems. It does this through self-adapting proprietary signal quality tracking, allowing the system to automatically optimally adapt to the people to the pipe material and flow profile in both directions. Portasonic offers sustained operation across a wide range of applications and environments due to the non-invasive external clamp, requiring no mechanical parts to be inserted into the pipe wall or in any other way to effect the operation of the system. The ultrasonic signal penetrates all common metal and plastic pipe materials containing clean, non-aerated fluids, most typically being water, water/ glycol and oils.