Inspections and Non-Destructive Examination (NDE)

We meet every client’s needs, no matter the size or scope of the project. It’s just one of the ways Vision Integrity works to make your operations run a little smoother.

Every client of Vision Integrity has unique inspection and non-destructive testing needs. To ensure we are capable of exceeding expectations, our inspectors and technicians have a wide variety of certifications, and are capable of performing various types of testing. Our technicians are trained and certified with ABSA, ASNT, CGSB, API, ASME, CWB, and NACE. Our inspectors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round. Making sure we can meet every client’s needs, no matter the size or scope of the project, is just one of the ways Vision Integrity works to make your operations run a little smoother.

For Non-Destructive Testing, Please Contact:
Calgary Dispatch – 403-454-3721
Lethbridge Dispatch – 403-380-3555
Medicine Hat Dispatch – 403-581-0111

Certifications

  • ABSA IBPV and IPV

  • National Board

  • API 510

  • API 570

  • API 653

  • API 1169

  • CWB 1, 2, and 3

  • CGSB 1, 2, and 3

  • PCN 2

  • NACE CIP Level 1, 2, and 3

Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing – PAUT

We excel at working with the cutting edge technologies that our clients value. Phased array testing is a technology with a wide variety of advantages, such as enhanced accuracy and immediate inspection results. The technology uses multiple element probes controlled through advanced software to produce detailed 2D images of the material being tested. Using the software we can control the parameters, spot size, focal point, angles, and focal distance. Due to the amount of ultrasonic waves being emitted at a single time, phased array testing can often be completed in a shorter period of time than traditional ultrasonic testing. Phased array testing is also an effective alternative to radiographic testing, as performing radiographic testing often forces an area of operations to shut down. Ultrasonic testing is completely safe and causes minimal impact on health, safety, and the environment. 

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Radiographic Testing (Gamma and X-ray)

 We have the equipment and expertise to provide both conventional radiographic testing and advanced digital radiographic testing. We have crews and trucks located throughout Western Canada, and can mobilize quickly to meet your radiographic testing requirements. Our technicians have been trained and certified to SNT and CGSB NDT Level 2 or 3. Once we have gathered the radiographic testing images, we can then perform in-house film digitization. This provides electronic versions of the images recorded from the inspection, allowing you to maintain a record of our findings. 

Spark Testing

Confirming the Carbon equivalency of Z662 pipelines before cutting into them is a CSA requirement. This is the most common use for ‘Spark Testing’ (It’s called that because it used to use sparks). More modern variations involved luging welders’ bottles full of Argon to use in pipeline trenches. Vision’s spark tester is optical top of class new technology that combines portability, speed, and accuracy. If Spark testing is what you need, contact us for a quote.

Other Methods of NDT we offer

 We take pride in offering a variety of non-destructive testing methods. Don’t see the method of NDT you are looking for? Contact us and we will provide a customized assessment of your needs and assist you in finding the right solutions. 

  • Ultrasonic Testing – UT

  • Semi-Automated Phased Array Testing – AUT

  • Magnetic Particle Testing – MT

  • Ferrite Testing – FT

  • Film Digitization

  • Hardness Testing – HT

  • Liquid Penetrant Testing – PT

  • Magnetic Flux Leakage – MFL

  • Positive Material Identification – PMI

  • Vacuum Box Testing – VBT

  • Coating Inspection