Environmental Testing

Betach applies advanced expertise to help industries and communities address environmental challenges through precise, reliable laboratory testing. Our services include:

• Quantification of hydrocarbons in oil-contaminated soils and water
• Detection and quantification of herbicides in treated areas
• Monitoring the biodegradation of pesticides and herbicides
• Analysis of effluent samples from sewage plants and industrial processes
• Fallout Dust bucket installation and monitoring
• Noise monitoring for environmental compliance
• Emissions testing for incinerators
• Dust scrubber performance monitoring

With state-of-the-art equipment and skilled specialists, we deliver accurate data to support compliance, sustainability, environmental stewardship and decision making.

Microbiology Analysis

Betach employs fast, accurate testing methods capable of delivering reliable results within 18 hours. Our comprehensive microbial analyses include testing for:

• Total Coliforms
• Faecal Coliforms
• E. coli
• Total Plate Count
• Faecal Streptococci
• Pseudomonas
• Iron bacteria
• Vibrio cholerae
• Shigella
• Clostridium
• Sulphide bacteria
• Salmonella

With rapid turnaround and precise detection, we help ensure health, safety, and compliance across your water and environmental samples.

Water Analysis

Our Water Analysis division delivers fast, reliable, and precise testing for potable, industrial, and effluent water. Using proven world-class methodologies and ISO-certified equipment, we ensure every result meets recognised international standards — guaranteed to be accurate, reproducible, and repeatable.

Oil Analysis - Tribology

At Betach, we use the latest, most advanced analytical instruments to deliver fast and accurate oil analysis — because we know timely results are critical for effective equipment corrective action. Our comprehensive testing includes:

• Viscosity
• Particle classification and quantification
• Wear metals
• Total Base Number (TBN) and Total Acid Number (TAN)
• Oxidation, nitration, sulfation
• Additive depletion
• Detection of incorrect lubricants
• Soot, glycol/antifreeze, water, and fuel dilution
• Plus any client-specific tests

Responding to industry demand, we've expanded our services to include transformer oil and fuel analysis, providing even broader support for equipment health and reliability.

Agricultural Testing

Betach supports farmers with essential testing services to optimise productivity and sustainability, including:

• Soil quality analysis
• Irrigation water testing
• Fertilizer quality assessment
• Drinking water testing for livestock

Our accurate, reliable results help ensure healthy crops and animals for successful farming operations.

Food and Hygiene

Betach offers comprehensive facility hygiene inspections for canteens, restaurants, and workplace environments. Using advanced equipment and rapid testing methods, we provide fast, accurate results that empower organisations to proactively maintain and improve hygiene standards. Our microbiological testing of food and surface swabs includes screening for:

• Total Coliforms
• E. coli
• Staphylococcus
• Shigella
• Salmonella

With our support, you can ensure safer, cleaner environments and better health outcomes.

Engineering Services

Betach Engineering Systems provides specialised engineering solutions designed to optimise equipment performance and safety, including:

• Laser alignment
• Vibration analysis
• Dynamic balancing
• Non-destructive testing (NDT)
• Mine Spec Car fitment accessories for mining and other vehicles
• Rollover protection systems

Betach has also partnered with Fourthane in Chile to supply and apply Fourthane epoxies and products across Africa Our expert team delivers precise, reliable services tailored to meet the demanding needs of industrial and mining sectors.