Distribution of testing devices, systems and consumables for non-destructive and destructive materials testing
Grimas GmbH
Wolfsgraben (AT) · Budapest (HU) · Sfântu Gheorghe (RO) · Sofia (BG)New on Amplifa
About Grimas
Grimas GmbH, based in Wolfsgraben (Lower Austria), has been distributing devices and systems for non-destructive and destructive materials and component testing as well as consumables since 1991. The product range includes X-ray radiography and CT systems, ultrasonic and eddy current testing, magnetic particle and penetrant testing, thermography, hardness testing, universal testing machines for tensile, compression and bending tests, metallography equipment and material analysis (OES, XRF, LIBS). Brands supplied include, among others, Yxlon, Carestream, Kowotest, K+D Flux-Technic and Metkon. In addition, the company offers service and maintenance, recalibration, metallography services and training. Customers come from the steel and metal industry, foundries, automotive, electronics, aerospace, as well as universities and research institutions. Through subsidiaries in Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria, Grimas is active throughout the region.
- Site
- Wolfsgraben
- Processes
- X-ray radiography / radiographic testing, X-ray computed tomography (2D with CT option, 3D CT), Ultrasonic testing (thickness, flaw detection, phased array), Eddy current testing (semi-finished products, components, mobile), Magnetic particle testing (MT), Dye penetrant testing (PT), Thermographic testing, Hardness testing (mobile, universal, Vickers, Brinell, Rockwell, indentation depth, plastic/foam)
- Materials
- X-ray Radiography, X-ray Computed Tomography, Ultrasonic Testing, Eddy Current Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Dye Penetrant Testing, Thermography, Hardness Testing
- Certificates
- ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1991
- Industries
- Steel and metal industry, Foundry, Automotive industry, Electronics, Aerospace, Science & research
- 01
Consulting and definition of testing requirements
- 02
Distribution of testing devices and consumables
- 03
Commissioning and training
- 04
Service, maintenance and recalibration
Methods & Testing Technologies
X-ray Radiography
Volume-oriented testing with portable and mobile X-ray systems, film development and digital CR systems.
X-ray Computed Tomography
2D fluoroscopy systems with CT option as well as 3D CT systems, including for electronics testing.
Ultrasonic Testing
Wall thickness measurement, flaw detection and phased array, including the interactive flaw detector WAVE.
Eddy Current Testing
Testing of semi-finished products, components and mobile applications.
Magnetic Particle Testing
Surface-oriented crack testing with test benches, yoke magnets and testing materials.
Dye Penetrant Testing
Surface-oriented testing with testing materials, UV lamps and systems.
Thermography
Thermographic testing for detection of surface and structural defects.
Hardness Testing
Mobile and universal hardness testers (Vickers, Brinell, Rockwell) as well as testing of plastics and foam.
Tensile/Compression/Bending Testing
Universal testing machines from 500 N to 2500 kN, including servo-hydraulic systems and automation.
Metallography
Sample preparation through cutting, mounting, grinding/polishing, electropolishing, etching and petrography.
Material Analysis
OES, XRF and LIBS spectrometers as well as X-ray film thickness measurement.
Locations
Wolfsgraben
ATHeadquarters, Sales and Service
- Materials
- Testing devices for metals, plastics, composite materials
- Yxlon Smart Evo portable X-ray systems (160–300 kV)
- Yxlon Y.XMB 160/225 mobile X-ray sources
- INDX X-ray film development machines
- Carestream HPX-1 / HPX-PRO CR systems
- Kowotest Kowolux film viewers
- WAVE ultrasonic flaw detector
- E-DYNATEST wireless hardness tester
- UX20 2D fluoroscopy system with CT option
- Micracut 200-S cut-off machine
- K+D universal MT test benches
- INSPEKT universal testing machines up to 2500 kN
Budapest
HUSales (Grimas Kereskedelmi Kft.)
Sfântu Gheorghe
ROSales (Grimas Control Srl.)
Sofia
BGSales (Grimas Balkan Control Ltd.)
Testing Devices & Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray radiography / radiographic testingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| X-ray computed tomography (2D with CT option, 3D CT)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ultrasonic testing (thickness, flaw detection, phased array)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Eddy current testing (semi-finished products, components, mobile)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Magnetic particle testing (MT)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Dye penetrant testing (PT)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Thermographic testingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hardness testing (mobile, universal, Vickers, Brinell, Rockwell, indentation depth, plastic/foam)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tensile/compression/bending testing (universal testing machines, automated systems)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Material analysis (OES, XRF, LIBS, X-ray film thickness measurement)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Length measurement and measuring instrumentsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Service, maintenance, recalibration, trainingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
14 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portable X-ray system | Yxlon Smart Evo 300D/1200 (300kV, 1200W) | – | – | – | Wolfsgraben, AT |
| Portable X-ray system | Yxlon Smart Evo 300D/DS | – | – | – | Wolfsgraben, AT |
| Portable X-ray system | Yxlon Smart Evo 225D/1200 (225kV) | – | – | – | Wolfsgraben, AT |
| Portable X-ray system | Yxlon Smart Evo 200D / 160D / 300P / 200P / 160-300DW | – | – | – | Wolfsgraben, AT |
| Mobile DC X-ray source | Yxlon Y.XMB 160/225 | – | – | – | Wolfsgraben, AT |
| X-ray film development machine | INDX 900e / 43 2.0b / 43 5 / 43 55 / 37 Mobile / 37 Dryer | – | – | – | Wolfsgraben, AT |
| Film viewer | Kowotest Kowolux M1/M1plus, M2, X3/X3eco, X4/X4eco | – | – | – | Wolfsgraben, AT |
| Digital CR X-ray system | Carestream HPX-1, HPX-1 Plus, HPX-PRO | – | – | – | Wolfsgraben, AT |
| Portable ultrasonic flaw detector | WAVE | – | – | – | Wolfsgraben, AT |
| Portable wireless hardness tester | E-DYNATEST | – | – | – | Wolfsgraben, AT |
| 2D fluoroscopy system with CT option | UX20 | – | – | – | Wolfsgraben, AT |
| Automatic high-speed precision cut-off machine | Micracut 200-S | – | – | – | Wolfsgraben, AT |
| Universal MT test benches (yoke/coil), chain testing devices | K+D Flux-Technic | – | – | – | Wolfsgraben, AT |
| Universal testing machines (tensile/materials testing) | – | – | – | – | Wolfsgraben, AT |
Additional services
Quality & Service
Grimas offers its own service and maintenance, recalibration and training, supported by specialized customer advisors and the technicians of the suppliers.
| Evidence | Wolfsgraben |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1991
Foundation of the sole proprietorship „Ing. Andreas Grimas“ in Austria
- 1993
Foundation of Grimas Kereskedelmi Kft. in Budapest / Hungary
- 2005
Conversion into Grimas Gesellschaft m.b.H.
- 2008
Foundation of Grimas Control Srl. in Sfântu Gheorghe / Romania
- 2018
Foundation of Grimas Balkan Control Ltd. in Sofia / Bulgaria
- 2024
New website launched; WAVE Update 1.8 released