Testing facilities and test rigs come in many forms and are used within a broad spectrum of industries. They perform a variety of key functions from product validation through to the training and development of operators.

DavyMarkham has a high level of expertise and experience in the provision of test equipment gleaned from its long standing association with many industries.

At DavyMarkham we have the complete capability for: Complete bespoke design and supply of unique test rigs to suit individual client specified requirements; Modification and upgrades to existing test facilities; Specialist components for integration into new test equipment; Shop assembly and proving of clients test rigs; Site installation of complex test facilities.

In recent years we have successfully completed a number of high profile projects involving test equipment and a number of our key references are as follows:

Aircraft Research Association - Wind Tunnel Testing Facility at Bedford, UK. Detail design for the upgrade of their existing transonic wind tunnel; Rolls Royce – Aero Engine Test Facility at Derby, UK. Design, supply and site installation of a range of specialist fabricated gas catchers for use while testing jet engine reverse thrust; Babcock Marine – Devonport Naval Dockyard at Plymouth, UK. Provision of test facilities to allow training of key personnel involved in the nuclear submarine decommissioning programme.

Our ongoing projects include:

• NaRec – Wind Turbine Test Facility at Blyth, UK. Design study for a force application system for load testing wind turbines up to 15 MW;
• Health and Safety Laboratory – Buxton, UK. Detail design, manufacture and installation of test equipment for nuclear waste disposal

Typical projects DavyMarkham has been involved with include:

	Electon Beam Welding Vacuum Chamber - Cambridge - England
	NATO Rescue Submarine - York - England
	Interaction Chamber - Didcot - England
	Flask Transporter - Sellafield - England
	Wind Tunnel Upgrade - Bedford - England