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Expert insights, guides and advice on Non-Destructive Testing, equipment inspection and asset integrity.
Signs Your EWP Needs InspectionElevated work platforms take heavy punishment. Here are the warning signs that your EWP needs inspection before it becomes a safety risk.
What Causes Fatigue Cracks?Fatigue cracking is the leading cause of structural failure in cyclically-loaded equipment. Learn what causes it and how NDT detects it early.
Common Crane Defects and How to Catch ThemFrom structural cracks to worn sheaves, these are the most common crane defects — and the inspection methods that detect them.
Understanding Ultrasonic TestingUltrasonic testing is one of the most powerful NDT methods. Here's how it works and where it's used.
Understanding Eddy Current TestingEddy current testing finds surface cracks fast — even through paint. Here's how it works and why it's ideal for EWPs and cranes.
Why Councils Require NDTLocal councils operate diverse fleets and assets. Here's why NDT and equipment inspection are essential for compliance and safety.
How Utility Companies Use NDTUtilities depend on reliable equipment to keep essential services running. Here's how NDT keeps their fleets and assets safe.
How to Prepare Equipment for InspectionA little preparation makes inspections faster and more effective. Here's how to get your equipment ready.
Top 10 Weld DefectsWelds are only as strong as their defects allow. Here are the ten most common weld defects and how they're detected.
Preventing Equipment FailureMost equipment failures are preventable. Here's how planned inspection stops small defects becoming catastrophic failures.
The Cost of Ignoring Structural CracksA small crack ignored today can become a catastrophic failure tomorrow. Here's the real cost of inaction.
Major Inspection ExplainedWhat is a major inspection, when is it required, and what does it involve? Here's the plain-English guide.
EWP Compliance GuideEverything owners and operators need to know about keeping elevated work platforms compliant under AS 2550.10.
Crane Inspection GuideA practical guide to crane inspection requirements, intervals and what inspectors look for under AS 2550.
Engineering Certification ExplainedWhat engineering certification is, when you need it, and how it links inspection to compliance.
Crack Detection Methods ComparedMPI, dye penetrant, eddy current or ultrasonic? Here's how to choose the right crack detection method.
Structural Steel Inspection GuideWhat structural steel inspection covers, which standards apply, and when you need it.
NDT Before and After Plant Relocation: An Inspection Planning ChecklistPlan the inspection evidence needed before and after moving industrial plant, from baseline records to arrival checks and engineering handover.
Planning a Pre-Lift Crane Condition and Records Evidence PackA practical guide for project teams preparing crane identity, configuration, inspection history, location-specific evidence and defect reviews before a planned lift.
Planning Inspection of Retained Steel During Partial DemolitionPlan inspection evidence for steel retained during staged demolition or alterations, from baseline records and access windows to clear reporting.
Planning Inspection of Roof-Support Steel Before RefurbishmentA practical planning guide for facilities and project teams assessing deteriorated purlins, rafters and connections before roof refurbishment, with mapped evidence to inform engineering review.
Planning NDT on Live Utility Infrastructure: Access, Reporting and Hand-BackA practical planning guide for utility and public-infrastructure inspections, covering owner-controlled access, asset identification, public interfaces, report limitations and operational hand-back.
Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing for Welds: Capabilities and LimitationsUnderstand what a phased array weld scan can show, what can limit it and which records make its findings useful.
Ultrasonic Thickness Testing: Building a Repeatable Corrosion BaselineA thickness baseline needs more than a spreadsheet of readings: it needs locations and conditions that can be reproduced.
Magnetic Particle Inspection: Material Suitability and Surface PreparationMaterial and surface decisions determine whether MPI is appropriate and whether an indication can be interpreted reliably.
Dye Penetrant Testing on Stainless Steel and Aluminium: Preparation and InterpretationPenetrant testing depends on clean, accessible surface openings—not simply applying dye to a weld.
Visual Weld Inspection: Recording Profile, Surface Condition and LimitationsMake visual weld observations traceable enough for fabrication review, repairs and later comparison.
Eddy Current Testing of Fastener Holes: Planning Access and Follow-UpFastener-hole testing needs an access plan and a clear distinction between a signal, a confirmed finding and its disposition.
Weld Inspection Hold Points: Coordinating Fabrication and Repair RecordsPut inspection at the stage where evidence can still be obtained, and define who can release the next activity.
Structural Steel Corrosion Mapping: Recording Locations and ExtentA corrosion map should let a maintenance team or engineer find the affected member and understand what was actually examined.
After a Crack Is Found: Evidence, Engineering Review and Follow-Up TestingPreserve the finding and route it to the responsible reviewer rather than treating a test result as an operating instruction.
Corrosion Rate and Remaining Life: Why Inspection Data Quality MattersA remaining-life number is only as useful as its measurement history, assumptions and engineering basis.
Engineering Inspection: Information Needed to Review an Unexpected FindingGive the engineer enough context to assess a finding without confusing missing evidence with a satisfactory condition.
Inspection Scope and Acceptance Criteria: Defining Coverage and ExclusionsReplace an undefined request for a pass with an agreed scope and a traceable basis for reviewing results.
EWP Inspection Access: Planning Examination of Pins, Booms and Hard-to-Reach AreasPlan the configuration and access windows that let an inspector examine the nominated EWP components.
Condition Assessment for Ageing Assets: Building a Useful Evidence BaselineCreate condition evidence that supports future decisions even when an older asset's records are incomplete.
Reading an Engineering Inspection Report: Findings, Limitations and Next ActionsRead past the headline conclusion to understand the evidence, its limits and the actions still required.
Pressure Vessel Inspection Records: Linking Thickness Surveys and Repair HistoryKeep vessel measurements connected to the component and repair history that give them meaning.
Pipeline Thickness Monitoring: Selecting and Recording Inspection LocationsChoose pipe monitoring locations for the damage question, then record them so a repeat survey can find the same metal.
Storage Tank Floor and Shell Inspection: Organising Coverage and FindingsKeep tank floor and shell evidence organised by location, method and coverage rather than one overall condition label.
Shutdown Inspection Readiness: Prioritising Scope, Access and ReportingUse the outage window for defined inspection questions, with access and review dependencies planned before work starts.
Asset Integrity Management: Turning Findings into a Risk-Based Review CycleConnect inspection evidence to owned actions and repeat review, instead of collecting reports without a decision process.
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