The go to source
Family-run since 1995. At McElwaine, every team member is family from day one. Covering the UK from Scotland to Cornwall, we keep your business moving with expert integrity testing and rapid breakdown support. When disruptions happen, leave the worry to us—we will restore your operations fast to prevent costly downtime. Big enough to cope. Small enough to care.
Click here to view our informational leaflet!Testing at McElwaine Technical
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 covering the UK, as well as the headquarters in Co Fermanagh, we are positioned to respond across the length and breadth of UK and Ireland.
FAST. CLEAN. ACCURATE.
Integrity Testing of Plate Heat Exchangers (Including Shell & Tube)
We provide rapid, highly accurate defect detection for plate and shell-and-tube heat exchangers. Our process utilizes helium gas, offering a completely non-flammable and non-toxic testing solution.
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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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Spray Dryer Testing
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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Tank & Vessel Crack Detection
Using the latest 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 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.
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
Claranor SA
Performance Lubrication Products
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.
JetLube
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.
Optizan




