About us

About us

Legacy | Sustainability Reliability | Quality

The Oriental Chemical Works Private Limited, is an ISO 9001-2015 certified Company that was Established in 1930 by the eminent astrophysicist and former MP Prof. Megnad Saha and his younger brother Dr. (Capt.) K.L.Saha.
In 1962 the Company started the manufacturing and marketing of Non-Destrcutive Testing (NDT) and Specialty Maintenance products under a foreign Technical Collaboration under the brand name of ARDROX.

  • NDT Consumables
  • NDT Accessories
  • Speciality Chemicals and MRO consumables
  • Test Panels

General Information

The Oriental Chemical Works (P) Ltd. was Established in 1930 in Kolkata, India. The Company in 1962 was the first to introduce ARDROX range of Liquid Dye Penetrant Inspection materials and Specialty Cleaners in India essentially for the Aerospace and Heavy Engineering Industry. In 1972 the Company started indigenous production of the ORION range of liquid dye penetrants, magnetic particles and specialty cleaners in India for a wider application in the Indian industries. Today, ORION products are at par with all international brands in its segments, offering very cost effective prices along with technical and logistics support, throughout India.

Technical Features

The Production facilities are located in three units in Kolkata and Howrah and includes more than 45,000 sq. ft of manufacturing, analytical, research & development and warehousing facilities. The Production related activities include modern plant & equipment supported by the analytical and quality control laboratory with the latest testing equipment to ensure compliance to quality and relevant specifications. The Company’s production and quality control management system is certified to ISO 9001 : 2015.

Research & Development

Our Research & Development wing is recognized by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The main responsibilities of the R&D are product up-gradation and redesigning formulations to suit the market needs and newer specification requirements.

  • Product upgradation
  • Redesign formulation
  • Environmental suitability and sustainability
  • Meeting the ever changing needs of modern technology and innovation

Major Products and Services

  • Liquid Dye Penetrants both Visible and fluorescent , Solvent cleaners, Emulsifiers and Developers
  • Magnetic Particles both Visible and fluorescent Types, wet method both oil and water with advanced water conditioners
  • Specialty cleaners, metal conditioners, paint strippers, corrosion inhibitors and passivators and performance chemicals
  • UV-LED Black Lights, Radiometers, Portable Electro-magnetic Contour Probes, Penetrant Test Panels, Magnetic Particle Test Panels, Standard and Customized Equipment Models for Dye Penetrant and Magnetic Particle Inspection

WHY CHOOSE US?

  • Legacy & Quality-We are the oldest and best in the market. We have stood the test of time and served the Nation for over 90 years. All our products confirm to International Standards and specifications. We are suppliers to India’s premium manufacturing and service providers.
  • Dedicated Network- Our products are available throughout every part of India through our dedicated distribution network.
  • Affordability- Our Company prides itself in providing the best quality at the most affordable cost, ensuring safety and maintenance of equipment.
  • Excellent Technical and After Sales Support- Through our dedicated NDT Certified professionals and our distribution network we ensure that excellent technical and after-sales support reaches each customer.

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