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official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Repair, Refurbishment, and Modification Components can be refurbished as a cost effective alternative to the cost of new equipment. Credits: NASA WSTF Our engineers refurbish, repair, and redesign fluid components such as check valves, relief valves, solenoid valves, and manual valves ensuring relief valves and other components are operating withinContinue reading “Repair, Refurbishment, and Modification”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Holding the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) Certificate of Authorization and “VR” Symbol Stamp for the repair of pressure relief valves, our Valve Repair Facility ensures pressure relief valves are operating within the manufacturer’s specifications and to the customer’s expectations.Using gaseous nitrogen, we are capable of verifying flow capabilities ofContinue reading “Certified Valve Repair Facility”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Since the first rocket engine test in 1964, our facility has performed development and certification testing of space propulsion systems for manned and unmanned spacecraft. Along with our half century of propulsion system testing and analysis, our ISO 9001 certified processes provide rigorous but flexible testing ensuring quality data for our customer.Continue reading “Propulsion Systems”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY We take an active role in limiting our impacts on the environment and being responsible for the environmental quality of our community. Management support and grassroots efforts have helped to educate employees about environmental concerns, encourage our site’s involvement in sustainability activities, and embrace and implement employee ideas. This supportContinue reading “Environmental Management”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Specializing in the study of oxygen compatibility in space, aircraft, medical, and industrial applications, we investigate the effects of increased oxygen concentration on the ignition and burning of materials and components to help ensure the safety of personnel and equipment.In systems or environments with higher oxygen content and/or pressure, materials thatContinue reading “Oxygen Systems”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY White Sands Test Facility’s Machining and Fabrication craftsmen specialize in the prototype and production of parts used on the International Space Station, ground support equipment, and facility and test hardware.  We combine high-end Computer Numerical Control (CNC) precision machining and welding with experienced personnel and advanced inspection techniques and equipmentContinue reading “Machining And Fabrication”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Our calibration team supports mission critical testing for the International Space Station and other NASA space exploration efforts, and helps to safeguard the lives and equipment used in these high risk endeavors.  Calibration is a critical step for all instrumentation used in our testing and ensures that the data received fromContinue reading “Calibration”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Since the inception of the technology in the 1970s, White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) has been at the forefront of NASA’s testing and evaluation of composite pressure components, building on unique strengths in Oxygen Systems, Propellants and Aerospace Fluids, Hypervelocity Impact Testing, and Materials Flight Acceptance testing. Our team ofContinue reading “Composite Pressure System”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Our Materials flight acceptance workforce performs NASA Technical Standard “Flammability, Offgassing, and Compatibility Requirements  and Test Procedures”, NASA-STD-6001 and related customized testing designed to verify space flight materials and system performance with a focus on ensuring safety during manned space flights. We always work with our customers to identify theirContinue reading “Materials Flight Acceptance”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY The safety and performance of hazardous propellant systems is a main focus at White Sands Test Facility. Our workforce conducts laboratory micro-analysis to full-scale field explosion tests. With the expertise we have developed, we provide training to the aerospace industry in the safe handling of various propellants.We also provide analysisContinue reading “Propellants and Aerospace Fluids”