Dye penetrant testing — see what the eye misses.
Dye penetrant testing detects surface-breaking defects on any non-porous material — ferrous or non-ferrous. We use Type I (fluorescent) and Type II (visible) penetrants in solvent removable, water washable and post-emulsifiable systems.
What we cover.
The complete range of equipment and procedures included in this service line.
Welded Joints
Visible & fluorescent PT on welds
Aluminium & Stainless Steel
Non-ferrous component inspection
Castings & Forgings
Surface porosity & crack detection
Pipework
Inline pipe weld & fitting inspection
Flanges
Sealing surface integrity check
Pre-Service Inspection
New-build component verification
Codes & standards we work to.
Every certificate references the applicable code so you can audit every test back to its source.
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Most clients combine two or more services for bundled pricing & faster mobilisation.
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