Eddy Current Testing
Eddy Current Testing (ECT) detects surface and near-surface cracks in conductive materials — ideal for fasteners, welds and EWP components.
Overview
Eddy Current Testing (ECT) induces alternating electromagnetic fields in a conductive material; changes in the resulting eddy currents reveal surface-breaking and near-surface cracks, even through thin coatings and paint. It is fast, requires no couplant, and is widely used on elevated work platform and crane components where fatigue cracking is a concern.
Because ECT can inspect without removing coatings, it is a cost-effective screening tool for in-service equipment. NDT Australia uses ECT extensively during EWP and crane major inspections to detect cracking at high-stress welds and pins.
Applications
Eddy Current Testing is applied across a wide range of assets and industries, including:
- Fatigue crack detection on EWP and crane structures
- Weld toe inspection through paint and coatings
- Bolt hole and fastener crack detection
- Conductivity and coating-thickness verification
Standards & Compliance
Our inspections are performed and reported to the applicable Australian and international standards:
- ISO 15548 — Eddy current testing equipment characteristics
- AS 4544 — Weld inspection by eddy current
Why Choose NDT Australia
- Inspects through paint without stripping coatings
- No couplant required — fast and clean
- Excellent for surface fatigue crack detection
- Portable equipment suits field inspection
Frequently Asked Questions
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