The contracts are for planned maintenance & servicing for a period of up to five years and come to a total value of approximately £560,000. The contracts will maintain and service, and ensure safe and efficient running of a global engineering group’s six autoclaves, and calibrate them to Aerospace Pyrometry Standard AMS 2750D; Trelleborg’s steam autoclave, used in the manufacture of precision seals; Three F1 teams’ autoclaves – used in the production of composite parts in the latest racing cars. The contracts also include thermal survey certification to aerospace standard. Qualified engineers will also calibrate control instruments for temperature, pressure and vacuum - correcting errors if necessary, and issuing the appropriate certification. Calibration equipment is calibrated and certified by AIC as a UKAS accredited laboratory and so is fully traceable to National Laboratory Standards. AIC is also providing all the companies with its Premier Support package which includes 24/7 emergency cover with remote diagnostics and rapid engineer-on-site-response in case of breakdown, and a full training programme for staff. David Grew of Trelleborg said: “Our autoclave is a key part of our production process. It is important that it is operational when we need it. This contract for planned maintenance will minimise down-time and increase the capacity of the machine. AIC’s ability to deliver this was a key reason for selecting them to take on this work.” Nigel Clifford, AIC’s head of sales, said: “We are pleased to be extending our support to Trelleborg, three F1 teams and the aerospace companies in maintaining their equipment. AIC has an expert multidisciplinary team of engineers who can keep plant running efficiently and safely, which is important in all industries.” www.aicservice.com
