TesTex NDT is a non-destructive testing company specialising in providing inspection services for piping, tubing, storage tanks and pressure vessels using such techniques as;
- Remote Field Electromagnetics (RFET)
- Low Frequency Electromagnetics (LFET)
- Eddy Current (ECT)
- IRIS
- Ultrasonics
- Long Range Ultrasonic Technique (LRUT)
- Remote Visual Inspection (RVI)
Our UK office is based in Lincolnshire and was opened at the beginning of 2000. TesTex NDT Ltd carry out inspection work all over the UK and Europe serving the needs of the chemical, petroleum, bulk storage, power and offshore industries.
All of our staff receive extensive technical training and also bring many years of inspection experience gained in Europe and around the world. All of our Field Technicians are, at the least, Level II PCN, CSWIP, EEMUA, API and or ASNT qualified in their relevant fields. All our personnel are highly trained and conscientious, our integrity is second to none and this has helped us secure and maintain many prestigious clients around the world.
TesTex is proud of its safety record, as with all projects, safety plays an important role in the work and this is something we have continually invested in. All TesTex personnel are CCNSG Safety Passport Scheme accredited and where applicable, are trained in Confined Space Entry as identified by the Confined Spaces Regulations, 1997.
As with safety, TesTex is also aware of the importance of a fully documented and working Quality System. To this, we have gained the BS EN ISO 9001: 2000 Certificate.
Storage Tank InspectionTesTex provide comprehensive Storage Tank Inspections utilising floor scanning, ultrasonics, MPI, vacuum box and crawlers.
Additional services include a full assessment & recommendations by EEMUA 159 qualified staff, RBI projects and data management. [read more]
Tubular Heat ExchangersTesTex provides inspection services for all types of tubular heat exchangers using RFET, IRIS, ECT & RVI methods.
This can be carried out on scheduled outages as well as emergency situations. [read more]
Boiler InspectionTesTex provides inspections for Water Tube and Fire Tube boilers of all sizes.
For generating banks in drum to drum boilers, we provide full length tube inspections that can detect and quantify flaws in the straight and bend sections of the tubes. [read more]
Piping Inspection
TesTex provide inspection services for piping that is above ground and or partially buried. Isometric drawings can be made for easy interpretation. Additional services include a full assessment & recommendations by API 570 qualified staff. [read more]
Condenser Tube InspectionWithin the Power Generation Industry, TesTex offer an Ultra High Speed Condenser Tube Inspection Service.
This system inspects an average of 8 tubes per minute with one inspection system. [read more]
Pressure Vessel TestingVarious types of pressure vessels can be scanned using the TesTex Low Frequency Electromagnetic Technique (LFET)
The plates can be tested from the inside or outside of the vessel. [read more]
Stack Column and Tower InspectionsTesTex has conducted numerous inspections of Stacks, Columns and Towers in various types of process facilities.
These can be inspected with LFET and or Ultrasonic Crawlers. Some inspections have been performed at high temperatures. [read more]
Research and DevelopmentTesTex designs and manufactures all of it’s own electromagnetic inspection equipment. We employ full time R&D staff members who are experts in digital electronics design, signal processing, mechanical design & prototyping, software programming and sensor coil technology. [read more]