TRaC is a leading provider for testing, regulatory and compliance services for the global commercial, military, aerospace, and rail markets. A full suite of services is available from our TRaC centre of excellence facilities, including worldwide approvals, EMC Testing, Environmental testing, GPS Assessment, ATEX (Explosive Atmosphere) certification, MSD machinery inspections, LVD Safety Assessment and Test, Finte Element Analysis (FEA), as well as telecoms, radio, and wireless testing and certification.

TRaC has a group of UKAS accredited test laboratories that provide a comprehensive test and assessment route for manufacturer, designers, importers, exporters and distributors of equipment to ensure they fulfil their legal obligations and demonstrate full compliance with national and international requirements.

On going investment has increased the range of facilities and enhanced the level of service we are able to offer our customers. TRaC offers test facilities to customers who require testing to National and International specifications where relevant as required by customer to a quality system that is assured to BS EN ISO 9001 (BSI), and ISO / IEC 17025 (UKAS). TRaC offers both solutions in the testing phase and remedial advice in the event of non-compliance to the required standard. The company is a Competent Body for the EMC Directive and a Notified Body for the LVD, ATEX, R&TTE and Machinery Directives.

Our services include:

• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing
• Environmental Testing
• General Product Safety (GPS) Assessment
• ATEX (Explosive Atmosphere) Certification
• Machinery Safety Directive (MSD) Machinery Inspection
• Low Voltage Directive (LVD) Safety Assessment and Test
• Finte Element Analysis (FEA)
• Telecom, Radio and Wireless Testing

INDUSTRIES SERVED BY TRaC

At TRaC you'll find solutions that combine testing, risk assessment, and consultancy services to address your specific needs. These comprehensive testing and regulatory solutions will keep your products ahead of the complexities of compliance. TRaC offers one-stop compliance services for EMC, safety testing, environmental testing and third-party product certification services to customers in the following sectors:

TESTING AND CERTIFICATION

HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS - ATEX, IECEx, HAZLOC, MILITARY AND AEROSPACE

Potentially explosive atmospheres (or hazardous locations) are made up of gases, vapours, mists or dusts. These atmospheres may be in commercial, industrial, military or aerospace environments. TRaC provides a full range of services to the suppliers of equipment for use in hazardous locations.

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COMPLIANCE WITH DSEAR - Compliance with Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) encompasses many facets of business activity which is a concept that is not readily understood. DSEAR involves:

• Risk assessment of plant operations

• Defining of any hazardous zones together

• Installation of hazard compliant equipment

• Preparation of explosion protection records

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC TESTING)

TRaC provides a range of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) services ranging from testing, consultancy, training courses to Notified Body assessments and certifications. Our EMC test reports are accepted in many countries throughout the world and are recognised by many government institutions as experts within our field. This has led to TRaC being contracted to assist with the drafting of test requirement documents and standards for large organisations and government/military departments.

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TESTING FOR GENERAL PRODUCT SAFETY DIRECTIVE

General Product Safety Directive has been implemented in all EU countries, giving authorities the power to undertake a recall of consumer products without the co-operation of the manufacturer or retailer. General Product Safety Directive regulations cover traceability, batch marking and sample testing of products.

LIGHTNING TESTING

Lightning testing is required for equipment supplied to the aerospace industry and military aircraft. The increasing use of composite materials in the design of the aircraft superstructure, to reduce weight, means that equipment is more vulnerable to lightning effects. As a result the test standards has evolved and become more stringent. For new build aircraft, ALL equipment supplied must meet Safety of Flight (SOF) criteria, which includes lightning, prior to being installed and then full qualification testing.

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TESTING FOR THE LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE

The Low voltage directive 2006/95/EC is a CE marking Directive and applies to any electrical equipment designed for use with (either as an input or output) a voltage rating of between 50 and 1000 V for alternating current (AC) and between 75 and 1500 V for direct current (DC).

Applying to the vast majority of electrical equipment in everyday use the Low Voltage Directive states electrical equipment can only be placed on the market if it does not endanger the safety of persons, domestic animals or other equipment and goods. It is mandatory to CE Mark products that fall within the scope of this Directive and this must be supported by the correct documentation.

TRaC can provide all the services a manufacturer needs to meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive (LVD). There are key aspects which are mandatory and these must be in place before CE marking to this Directive can take place.

TESTING FOR MACHINERY SAFETY DIRECTIVE

The Machinery Safety Directive 98/37/EC requires designers, manufacturers and operators of machinery to be aware of their responsibility in providing safe machinery into the work place. TRaC is a Notified Body under the Machinery Safety Directive and can help you meet Machinery Directive compliance requirements by: