Development, manufacture and distribution of devices, accessories and image quality indicators for non-destructive testing (NDT).
KOWOTEST Gesellschaft für Prüfausrüstung mbH
Langenfeld (Head Office) · Trostberg (Southern Branch)New on Amplifa
About KOWOTEST
KOWOTEST is a manufacturer and supplier of devices, equipment and accessories for non-destructive testing (NDT), with a focus on radiographic testing (RT). The product range includes image quality indicators (IQIs), CR, DR and CT phantoms, calibration tools, film viewers, densitometers, darkroom and evaluation technology, radiation protection items as well as equipment for magnetic particle, penetrant and leak testing. In addition to standard products, the company develops customised testing solutions and systems for radiography as well as mobile laboratories. In-house measurement and calibration services such as the calibration of step wedges (density standards), luminance measurements on film viewers and the calibration of pressure gauges for leak test masks complement the offering. Customers include service providers, large corporations, institutes and universities from industries such as oil & gas, pipeline construction, aerospace, automotive, power generation and electrical engineering. Support is provided through a network of more than 100 distribution partners in over 80 countries; the head office is located in Langenfeld, with another branch in Trostberg.
- Site
- Langenfeld
- Processes
- Radiographic Testing (RT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Penetrant Testing (PT), Leak Testing (LT), Calibration of step wedges (optical density standards), Luminance measurement on film viewers, Calibration of pressure gauges for leak test masks, Measurement of step wedges
- Materials
- Radiographic Testing (RT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Penetrant Testing (PT), Leak Testing (LT), Image Quality Indicators / Phantoms, Focal Spot Size Evaluation
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1986
- Industries
- Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Automotive Industry, Power Generation, Electrical Industry, Mechanical Engineering
- 01
Development and design of NDT devices and test objects
- 02
Production and manufacturing
- 03
Measurement and calibration (step wedges, film viewers, step wedges)
- 04
Test reports and certificates
- 05
Distribution via distribution partner network and direct sales
- 06
Customer support and customised testing solutions
Products & Processes
Radiographic Testing (RT)
Core area covering imaging technology, image quality indicators, darkroom, evaluation and radiation protection technology.
Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
Devices and accessories for surface crack testing of magnetic materials.
Penetrant Testing (PT)
Products and accessories for penetrant testing of surfaces.
Leak Testing (LT)
Equipment and accessories for leak testing, including calibration of the associated pressure gauges.
Image Quality Indicators / Phantoms
Duplex Wire Type IQIs, CR, DR and CT phantoms as well as calibration tools for image quality assessment in X-ray testing.
Focal Spot Size Evaluation
Test equipment for evaluating the focal spot size of X-ray tubes.
Locations
Langenfeld
DEHead Office
Trostberg
DESouthern Branch
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiographic Testing (RT)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Penetrant Testing (PT)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Leak Testing (LT)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Calibration of step wedges (optical density standards)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Luminance measurement on film viewersTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Calibration of pressure gauges for leak test masksTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Measurement of step wedgesTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality
An active quality management system was introduced in 1998 and covers all essential business processes; compliance is monitored through regular audits. All products are delivered with the required test reports and certificates.
| Evidence | Langenfeld | Trostberg |
|---|---|---|
| DIN EN ISO 9001 |
History
- 1959
Ernest Kowol founds Inspection Equipment Limited in East Sussex, England
- 1967
Ernest Kowol establishes the FEDREX Limited brand in East Sussex
- 1970
Foundation of KOWOL GmbH in Düsseldorf; Christoph von dem Bussche becomes Managing Director, Tom Kowol Technical Director
- 1986
Christoph von dem Bussche founds KOWOTEST Gesellschaft für Prüfausrüstung mbH in Langenfeld with Claus Storm as Managing Director
- 1997
Fritz Hörauf founds the KOWOTEST Süd branch in Trostberg
- 1998
Introduction of an active quality management system
- 2014
Fritz Hörauf and Andre Storm join the management