Magnetic particle testing is done by inducing a magnetic field in a ferromagnetic material and dusting the surface with Iron particles. Surface imperfections will distort the magnetic field and concentrate the iron particles near the imperfections, thus indicating their presence.

Non-destructive testing allows us to examine structures, materials or components without damaging or destroying the object being tested, and provides a means to ensure product reliability and quality. There are an assortment of NDT techniques used throughout a broad cross-section of industries. The Four most widely used techniques being Radiography, Ultrasonic, Liquid penetrant and Magnetic particle testing.

Non-destructive testing

Non-destructive testing is used for in-service inspection and for condition monitoring of operating plant. It is also used for measurement of components and for the measurement of physical properties such as hardness and internal stress.

Around the world, NDT technicians do thousands of inspections and tests every day to assess new product quality, equipment condition and reliability. By doing so, they help prevent failures in nuclear power, aviation, transportation, oil and gas, petrochemical plants and anywhere else where public safety or the environment could be significantly impacted. All without destroying or disassembling the item that is being inspected.