Discover the Power of AMPP and ICORR Certified Inspections with Mikris!
What is AMPP and ICORR Inspection?
AMPP (The Association for Materials Protection and Performance) and ICORR (The Institute of Corrosion) are the gold standards in materials protection and performance. AMPP was formed from the merger of NACE International and SSPC, while ICORR is a leading authority in corrosion control. Together, they ensure that your projects meet the highest standards of quality and durability.
Why Choose Mikris?
At Mikris, we offer a comprehensive range of AMPP and ICORR certified tests and documentation tailored to your project’s needs. Our on-site AMPP Certified Coatings Inspector – Level 3 and ICORR certified professionals are ready to perform rigorous tests and provide detailed documentation, ensuring your project meets all required specifications.
Our Commitment to Excellence:
- Certified Expertise: Our Level 3 AMPP Certified Coatings Inspector and ICORR certified professionals bring top-tier expertise to your project, offering both testing and consultation to meet your specific requirements.
- Wide Range of Standards: We conform to numerous standards, including BS EN ISO, ASTM, SSPC, AMPP, and ICORR, ensuring your project adheres to the highest industry benchmarks.
- Precision Equipment: All our equipment is meticulously calibrated and verified to national and international standards, guaranteeing accurate and reliable results.
Why You Need AMPP and ICORR Certified Inspections:
- Unmatched Quality Assurance: Ensure your project stands out with the highest quality inspections and certifications.
- Prevent Costly Errors: Identify and address potential issues before they escalate, saving you time and money.
- Boost Credibility: Gain a competitive edge with AMPP and ICORR certification, showcasing your commitment to excellence and reliability.
Ready to Elevate Your Project?
Don’t leave your project’s success to chance. Choose Mikris for AMPP and ICORR certified inspections and experience the difference that top-tier quality and expertise can make. Contact us today to discuss your specifications and discover how we can help you achieve unparalleled project excellence.
Blast Profile Testing
What is Blast Profile Testing?
Blast profile testing is essential for surface preparation, ensuring surfaces are ready for coatings and treatments. At Mikris, we integrate this testing into a comprehensive inspection program, ensuring optimal results throughout your project.
Why Choose Mikris?
– Advanced Methods: We use Testex tape and digital readers for precise measurements, surpassing traditional surface comparators.
– Standards Compliance: Our testing meets BS EN ISO 8503-1, 8503-4, and 8503-5 standards.
– Precision Equipment: All equipment is calibrated to national and international standards.
Benefits of Comprehensive Blast Profile Testing:
– Superior Surface Preparation: Achieve better adhesion and longer-lasting results.
– Cost Savings: Identify issues early, saving time and money.
– Enhanced Credibility: Showcase your commitment to excellence and reliability.
Ready to Elevate Your Project?
Choose Mikris for comprehensive blast profile testing. Contact us today to discuss your specifications and achieve unparalleled project excellence.


Surface Cleanliness Testing
What is Surface Cleanliness Testing?
Surface cleanliness testing is vital for determining the presence of water-soluble contaminants and dust on substrates or blasting media. At Mikris, we integrate these tests into a thorough inspection program, ensuring your surfaces are perfectly prepared for coatings and treatments.
Why Choose Mikris?
– Chloride/Salt Test: Determine the level of water-soluble contaminants using the Bresle method or conductivity.
– Dust Test: Assess dust on substrates using the pressure-sensitive tape method.
– Standards Compliance: Our testing meets BS EN ISO 8502-6, 8502-9, 11127-6, and 8502-3 standards.
Benefits of Comprehensive Surface Cleanliness Testing:
– Superior Surface Preparation: Achieve better adhesion and longer-lasting results.
– Cost Savings: Identify issues early, saving time and money.
– Enhanced Credibility: Showcase your commitment to excellence and reliability.
Ready to Elevate Your Project?
Choose Mikris for comprehensive surface cleanliness testing. Contact us today to discuss your specifications and achieve unparalleled project excellence.
Wet Film Thickness Testing
What is Wet Film Thickness Testing?
Wet film thickness testing is essential for verifying that the correct paint thickness has been achieved while the paint is still wet. At Mikris, we use precise wet film gauges to ensure your coatings meet the required specifications.
Why Choose Mikris?
– Accurate Measurements: We use wet film gauges to check the paint thickness, ensuring it meets the required standards.
– Standards Compliance: Our testing conforms to BS EN ISO 2808, guaranteeing adherence to international benchmarks.
Benefits of Wet Film Thickness Testing:
– Optimal Coating Performance: Ensure your paint coatings achieve the desired thickness for better adhesion and durability.
– Prevent Costly Errors: Accurate measurements help identify issues early, saving time and money.
– Enhanced Credibility: Showcase your commitment to excellence and reliability with precise wet film thickness testing.
Ready to Elevate Your Project?
Choose Mikris for accurate wet film thickness testing. Contact us today to discuss your specifications and achieve unparalleled project excellence.


Dry Film Thickness ( DFT) Testing.
What is Dry Film Thickness (DFT) Testing?
DFT testing is crucial for verifying the thickness of paint coatings after they have dried. At Mikris, we use calibrated electrical gauges that employ magnetic and eddy current principles to provide precise measurements on both ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
Why Choose Mikris?
– Advanced Equipment: We use the Defelsko Positector, a reliable gauge that provides minimum, maximum, and average readings.
– Standards Compliance: Our testing conforms to BS EN ISO 2808, BS EN ISO 19840, SSPC-PA2, and ASTM D1640-3 standards.
– Comprehensive Reporting: All readings are recorded in your coating report, ensuring thorough documentation at the end of your project.
Benefits of Accurate DFT Testing:
– Optimal Coating Performance: Ensure your paint coatings achieve the desired thickness for better adhesion and durability.
– Prevent Costly Errors: Accurate measurements help identify issues early, saving time and money.
– Enhanced Credibility: Showcase your commitment to excellence and reliability with precise DFT testing.
Ready to Elevate Your Project?
Choose Mikris for accurate dry film thickness testing. Contact us today to discuss your specifications and achieve unparalleled project excellence.
Adhesion Testing
What is Adhesion Testing?
Adhesion testing is a critical, destructive test used in the painting industry to determine how well paint adheres to a substrate and the inter-coat adhesion. At Mikris, we perform both Hydraulic Pull-Off Tests and Cross Cut Tests, ensuring your coatings meet the highest standards.
Why Choose Mikris?
= Destructive Testing Methods: We use Hydraulic Pull-Off Tests and Cross Cut Tests, which can be performed on a “test coupon” painted alongside your project or directly on the project itself.
– Standards Compliance: Our testing conforms to BS EN ISO 4624, BS EN ISO 2409, BS EN ISO 16276-1, ASTM D3359-02, and ASTM D4541-09 standards.
– Comprehensive Reporting: All results are meticulously logged in your coating report, providing thorough documentation at the end of your project.
Benefits of Reliable Adhesion Testing:
– Ensure Coating Integrity: Verify that your paint coatings adhere properly to the substrate, ensuring long-lasting performance.
– Prevent Costly Failures: Identify adhesion issues early to avoid costly rework and project delays.
– Boost Credibility: Showcase your commitment to excellence and reliability with precise adhesion testing.
Ready to Elevate Your Project?
Choose Mikris for reliable adhesion testing. Contact us today to discuss your specifications and achieve unparalleled project excellence.


Holiday Testing
What is Holiday Testing?
Holiday testing is an essential electrical test used to detect discontinuities in a coating. At Mikris, we perform this test using a low-voltage wet sponge method to ensure your coatings are free from defects.
Why Choose Mikris?
– Precise Detection: Our low-voltage wet sponge test accurately identifies the presence and number of discontinuities in your coating.
– Standards Compliance: Our testing conforms to NACE SP0188 standards, ensuring adherence to industry benchmarks.
– Comprehensive Reporting: All findings are meticulously logged, providing thorough documentation at the end of your project.
Benefits of Holiday Testing:
– Ensure Coating Integrity: Verify that your coatings are free from defects, ensuring long-lasting performance.
– Prevent Costly Failures: Identify discontinuities early to avoid costly rework and project delays.
– Boost Credibility: Showcase your commitment to excellence and reliability with precise holiday testing.
Ready to Elevate Your Project?
Choose Mikris for reliable holiday testing. Contact us today to discuss your specifications and achieve unparalleled project excellence.
Environmental Conditions Testing
What is Environmental Conditions Testing?
Environmental conditions testing is crucial for monitoring and recording air temperature, surface temperature, humidity, and dew point during the blasting and painting process. At Mikris, we ensure these conditions are meticulously tracked to guarantee the best results for your coatings.
Why Choose Mikris?
– Comprehensive Monitoring: We monitor and record air temperature, surface temperature, humidity, and dew point throughout the blasting and painting process.
– Standards Compliance: Our testing conforms to BS EN ISO 8502-4 standards, ensuring adherence to industry benchmarks.
– Detailed Reporting: All environmental data is logged and included in your project report, providing thorough documentation.
Benefits of Environmental Conditions Testing:
– Optimal Coating Performance: Ensure your coatings are applied under the best possible conditions for maximum adhesion and durability.
– Prevent Costly Issues: Identify and address environmental factors that could affect coating performance, saving time and money.
– Boost Credibility: Showcase your commitment to excellence and reliability with precise environmental conditions testing.
Ready to Elevate Your Project?
Choose Mikris for comprehensive environmental conditions testing. Contact us today to discuss your specifications and achieve unparalleled project excellence.


Other testing
What Other Testing Services Do We Offer?
At Mikris, we offer a wide range of additional testing services to ensure your project meets the highest standards. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Our Additional Testing Services Include:
– Air Cleanliness: Ensuring the air quality meets required standards during your project.
– Rust Grade: Assessing the degree of rust on surfaces to determine necessary treatments.
– Visual Assessment of Surface Cleanliness: Conducting thorough visual inspections to ensure surfaces are properly cleaned.
– Solvent Rub: Testing the resistance of coatings to solvents.
– Water Break Test: Checking for contaminants on surfaces by observing water behavior.
– Resistance to Impact: Evaluating the durability of coatings against physical impacts.
Why Choose Mikris?
– Wide Range of Tests: We offer a comprehensive suite of testing services to meet all your project needs.
– Standards Compliance: Our tests conform to relevant industry standards, ensuring reliable and accurate results.
– Expertise and Precision: Our team uses advanced equipment and methods to provide precise measurements and thorough documentation.
Ready to Elevate Your Project?
Choose Mikris for all your testing needs. Contact us today to discuss your specifications and discover how we can help you achieve unparalleled project excellence.