Buckleys

Buckleys (UVRAL) Ltd is a world-renowned manufacturer of subsea inspection and corrosion monitoring equipment. Founded in 1926, the company brings a century of specialized engineering to the offshore and marine sectors. Based in Folkestone, Kent (UK), Buckleys has established itself as the absolute industry standard for testing the integrity of protective coatings and measuring cathodic protection on submerged structures.

As a specialist in corrosion control, Buckleys is most famous for its iconic “Bathycorrometer” (BCM). This handheld, diver-operated unit is universally recognized by commercial dive teams for measuring the electrical potential of subsea pipelines, ship hulls, and offshore platforms. It provides instant, highly accurate readings that allow corrosion engineers to assess the effectiveness of sacrificial anodes and impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) systems in real-time.

In addition to the diver-held BCM, Buckleys manufactures advanced ROV-mountable CP inspection systems (such as the UCP series), allowing for the rapid surveying of deepwater assets. Their expertise also extends to dry-dock and topside applications with a comprehensive range of DC Pinhole and Holiday Detectors. These high-voltage testing kits are essential for verifying the integrity of anti-corrosion coatings and paint systems before subsea components are deployed, ensuring a flawless defense against the harsh marine environment.