Even with sophisticated measuring and imaging equipment, visual inspection (or visual testing) is still a useful, relevant tool for a range of applications. Our Engaged Experts are trained to look for defects, inconsistencies, and characteristic patterns in materials, equipment and structures, helping you ensure quality and uniformity in your products and processes.

Often used in conjunction with our non-destructive testing services, a visual inspection provides you with added confidence that your products are free from defects and discontinuities. We use the industry’s most respected standards and processes to closely and carefully inspect your products, no matter how big or how large the quantity. 

How We Perform Visual Inspection (VT)

Depending on the type of material or equipment being inspected, we look for a range of different characteristics during a visual inspection. While inspection criteria are different for each project, some of the attributes we look for include:

  • Cracks
  • Corrosion
  • Surface flaws
  • Banding
  • Surface discontinuities
  • Material consistency
  • Dimensional uniformity

For more information about our visual inspection services, or to speak with an expert, contact us today.

American Petroleum Institute

API 1104, API 1107

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASME Section V, ASME Section IX, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3

American Welding Society

AWS D1.1, AWS D1.2, AWS D1.6, AWS D1.9

British Standards

BS 4515

Euronorm

EN 287-1, EN13445, EN 12732

International Standards Organization

ISO 9606, ISO 5817, ISO 15614, ISO 6520-1

Military Standards

MIL STD 271F, NAVSEA T9074-AS-GIB-010/271

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