AnchorCert Analytical News

All the delegates on today's Understanding Watches course enjoyed a very productive and informative day.  This course provides attendees with an overview of the technical aspects and benefits of different types of watches helping to improve confidence when selling.  The course also teaches basic practical skills which enables the delegates to diagnose possible faults and carry out some maintenance repairs.

JQ BID executive team: (l-r) Luke Crane, Mike Mounfield, Claire J. Smith and Phil Burlace[/caption] Mike Mounfield, executive director for the JQDT, said: “Establishing a Neighbourhood Plan will allow us to choose what developments we have in the Quarter and actually make things happen, rather than just talking about it.” “To get a Neighbourhood Plan the Government needs us to have a Neighbourhood Planning Forum of at least 21 people including a local councillor, as well as…

The test is in accordance with British Standard BS 1006 1990: part UK-LC. Specially designed equipment ensures the outer side of the article to be tested is subject to circular rubbing at a constant pressure and speed, with a weight applied to ensure close contact. A clean white pad of wet or dry fabric is used to rub against the leather and after the physical test both materials are carefully scrutinised by a trained colour expert. Any colour transfer is assessed using a UKAS accredited �

AnchorCert is the only fully equipped Gem Lab in the UK, using Raman Spectrophotometry, and Infra Red and Ultra Violet techniques to check stones and X Ray to authenticate pearls.   It is also the first UK Lab to be UKAS accredited to ISO 17025 for the certification of diamonds.  Following the fundamental principles of The Birmingham Assay Office, AnchorCert is totally independent, with no vested interest in the outcome of the assessment and prides itself on delivering a consistent…