The go to source
- Scalable integrity testing of process plant and equipment in the beverage and liquid food industries;
-Sterilisation of packaging materials using pulsed light as a sustainable alternative to wet sterilisation;
-Manufacture and supply of our award-winning hypochlorous acid surface sanitiser ‘Optizan’
Plant Integrity Testing
McElwaine Technical is a leading service and maintenance provider for the beverage and liquid food industries in the UK and Ireland. We offer a range of non-destructive equipment testing solutions, available with operations in Glasgow, Kendal and Swindon, as well as the headquarters in Co Fermanagh, we are positioned to respond across the length and breadth of UK and Ireland.
Integrity Testing of Plate Heat Exchangers
On site Integrity Testing of Plate Heat Exchangers, carried out using the TESTEX EDA system. This method remains the only ‘fully approved’ system designed specifically to detect defects.
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Pasteuriser Holding Time Verification
Our Holding Time Verification method is completely non-invasive and can be carried out whilst the plant is running under normal processing conditions. Using an advanced thermally-activated software solution, we do not use any chemical trace solutions.
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We provide a safe, effective and efficient system for Integrity Testing of Spray Dryers. Our purpose-built Access Bridge ensures that all sizes and geometries of spray dryer can be tested.
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Using the latest Eddy current technology (widely used within the aviation and nuclear industries), we provide environmentally-friendly methods for testing process plant and equipment.
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Heat Exchanger Refurbishment and Service
McElwaine Tech also offers a complete refurbishment service for Plate Heat Exchangers from our modern facility in Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh or, with a network of approved specialist partners, across the UK and Ireland.
Sustainable Hygiene Systems
The challenges created by an ever-more stringent market in food, beverage and related industry sectors demand new ways of working. McElwaine’s integration of new and globally-proven capabilities, on a foundation of customer service, quality and value-for-money, - creates an enabling force in manufacturing processes.
Electrochemical Activation Generators
ElectroChemically Activated water is an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional detergents and sanitisers. We are pleased to partner with Radical Waters Pty Ltd as their sole representative for ECA generators in UK and Ireland.
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Pulsed Light Sterilisation
Pulsed Light technology supplies flashes of pulsed light to microorganisms causing their immediate destruction. We partner with Claranor SA to bring this technology to support sustainability in sterilisation of food and beverage packaging
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Whitmore offers an extensive range of high-performance lubricants. The JetLube range from Whitmore focuses strongly on producing high-quality anti-seizes & thread lubricants, cleaners & degreasers, extreme pressure greases, extruded gasket compounds, food grade products, open gear lubricants, sealing compounds, thread sealants, valve injectable packings, valve lubricants, water rehabilitation products and wire rope lubricants & oils. We partner with Whitmore to support the JetLube product range in Ireland.
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Our Team
Our team has almost 200 years of combined experience in integrity testing. The team’s certified training includes confined space, working at height, and first aid. We are a Safe Contractor as certified by Alcumus Safe Contractor Limited
Ashley Johnson
Ryan Lee
Cyril McAllister
Michael McMorris
Jonathan Millbrook
Oliver Mockridge
Keith Rainey
Dave Roberts
Alan Spittal
Rob Waters
Elaine Wilkinson
Optizan - Process and Surface Sanitiser
Our ‘Optizan’ hypochlorous acid sanitiser is compliant with EU and GB Biocidal Products Regulations. Alcohol-free and rigorously tested to EN standards for efficacy against viruses, bacteria, spores, fungi and yeast, Optizan is one of the most sustainably-produced sanitisers on the market and is certified by Green Seal.
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