The alphabetical list below includes both BINDT Associate Member companies and training establishments accredited by the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing.
To download a list of current BINDT Accredited Training Establishments, giving full details of the courses offered, click here (PDF).
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| Address: | Flat F, 2/F, Block 2, Kwai Tak Industrial Centre, Kwai Tak Street, Kwai Chung, N.T., Hong Kong | |
| Telephone: | (+852) 2422 6898 | |
| Fax: | (+852) 2419 1137 | |
| Contact: | Dr Welkin Li, Technical Director | |
| Email Address: | info@aes.hk | |
| Web Address: | www.aes.hk | |
| Description: | AES® was established in 1983 with services now covering destructive and non-destructive test of metallic materials, NDT and welder training, welder and welding procedure test, proof load test, QA/QC inspection and instrument calibration. AES® is certified to ISO9001: 2000 and is a HOKLAS/HKIAS accredited laboratory. AES® is also a Government Approved Specialist Contractor for NDT of welds. | |
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| Address: | Hangar A, Gambling Close, Norwich Airport, Norwich NR6 6EG | |
| Telephone: | 01603 426165 | |
| Fax: | 01603 424019 | |
| Contact: | John Manson, General Manager | |
| Email Address: | aerospacetraining@yahoo.co.uk | |
| Web Address: | www.aerospacendt.co.uk | |
| Description: | Aerospace Inspection Training is a BINDT accredited training establishment and Outside Agency for Level 3 consultancy services and EN 4179 examinations, a PCN examination centre, and a Boeing Approved Vendor. Courses offered: Penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current, ultrasonic, radiography, basic radiation safely, film interpretation, visual, bond testing, nital etch, introduction to NDT, metallurgy for NDT, ageing aircraft and corrosion, PCN Level 3 preparation and quality auditing courses. The Training Centre is ISO 9001:2000 approved and courses meet or exceed the requirements of EN 4179/NAS 410, PCN (EN473), Boeing BSS 7600 and SNT-TC-1A. Examinations offered: The company's ISO 9000 approved examination centre offers corporate qualification examinations at levels 1, 2 and 3 in accordance with EN 4179/NAS 410, Boeing BSS 7698, BAe Systems and SNT-TC-1A, and PCN aerospace examinations at level 2 and 3. All the instructors and examiners are centrally certified to PCN Level 3 and/or ASNT Level III in the method they teach or examine. The above courses and examinations are available for presentation at the customer's location worldwide. | |
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| Address: | PO Box 68253, Highveld, Centurion, Pretoria, South Africa | |
| Telephone: | +27 12 665 3248 | |
| Fax: | +27 12 665 4749 | |
| Contact: | C Gerrard | |
| Email Address: | training@andtc.com | |
| Web Address: | www.andtc.com | |
| Description: | BINDT Accredited training centre for PT MT RT RT interpreters and UT levels 1 and 2 courses BINDT Authorised provider of level 3 training. BINDT Authoriseed examination centre for PCN qualifications in NDT Level 3 consultancy Inspection services to the Aerospace industry | |
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| Address: | 98 Welsh Road, Garden City, Deeside, North Wales CH5 2HX | |
| Telephone: | 01244 823276 | |
| Fax: | 01244 823276 | |
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| Email Address: | alecmccann@btinternet.com | |
| Web Address: | www.amccservices.co.uk | |
| Description: | Condition monitoriing training and consultancy services. | |
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| Address: | Meadowbank Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S61 2NF | |
| Telephone: | +44 (0)1709 560459 | |
| Fax: | +44 (0)1709 557705 | |
| Contact: | Martin R Dawson, Director | |
| Email Address: | enquiries@ruanetpo.com | |
| Web Address: | www.ruanetpo.com | |
| Description: | Argyll-Ruane Ltd provides a full range of sample resourcing and specific customer ‘made to measure’ samples, primarily for ultrasonics, magnetics, visual, weld inspection and eddy current (welds) training and certification activities. | |
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| Address: | Meadowbank Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 2NF | |
| Telephone: | 01709 560459 | |
| Fax: | 01709 557705 | |
| Contact: | Phil raw, Office Manager, Level III | |
| Email Address: | enquiries@ruanetpo.com | |
| Web Address: | www.ruanetpo.com | |
| Description: | Argyll-Ruane Ltd provides a range of thermography, theoretical and practical training and certification packages relating to ASNT. Training options include appreciation, level 1, 2 and 3. | |
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| Address: | Units 5 & 6, Block 6, Shenstone Trading Estate Bromsgrove Road, Halesowen, B63 3XB | |
| Telephone: | 0121 585 7616 | |
| Fax: | 0121 550 5535 | |
| Contact: | Mr Andy Kular | |
| Email Address: | enquiries@ruanetpo.com | |
| Web Address: | www.ruanetpo.com | |
| Description: | Argyll-Ruane Ltd’s Halesowen Centre offers the full range of training, certification and level III services as per Argyll-Ruane Ltd’s two Rotherham centres. The services can be provided within the purpose designed centre or on-site to meet with specific client needs. The centre specialises in castings and wrought product sectors for ultrasonics, radiography, magnetics and penetrant but can also offer the full range of weld sector services. In addition, a wide range of inspection courses/ examinations are available including painting, coatings, insulation, fireproofing, cathodic protection, visual, eddy current and welding inspection. | |
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| Address: | Argyll-Ruane Ltd, Meadowbank Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 2NF | |
| Telephone: | 01709 560459 | |
| Fax: | 01709 557705 | |
| Contact: | Mr David Griffin, Level III Services Director | |
| Email Address: | enquiries@ruanetpo.com | |
| Web Address: | www.ruanetpo.com | |
| Description: | Level III Services provides a wide range of services to companies requiring the usual level III activities including written practices, procedure writing, review of procedures, analysis of standard requirements, certification of personnel, internal audit and review and training. A wide ranging service of books and standards are also available. A dedicated team of senior personnel provide clients with a unique level of individual service. Level III Services is active in both general engineering and aerospace sectors and services can be provided on-site, worldwide. Specialisms include aerospace training (certification options for hardness testing, acid etch, anodic flaw detection and electrical conductivity testing) in addition to the full range of non-destructive testing and inspection methods. Level III Services is dedicated to provide the client with professional and cost-effective solutions. | |
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| Address: | Bucknalls Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire WD25 9XX | |
| Telephone: | 01923 664880 | |
| Fax: | 01923 664711 | |
| Contact: | Irene Wilson | |
| Email Address: | wilsoni@bre.co.uk | |
| Web Address: | www.bre.co.uk | |
| Description: | BRE offers a wide range of airtightness testing and consultancy services to the design and construction industry. Our services comprise a review of design and details crucial to achieving airtight construction, site inspections to check for continuity of the air barrier, air leakage auditing to identify air leakage paths, airtightness testing and infrared thermographic surveys. Additionally, we offer training seminars and guidance on compliance of Building Regulations Part L. | |
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| Address: | 20 Potters Lane, Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK11 3HF, United Kingdom | |
| Telephone: | +44 (0)1908 260082 | |
| Fax: | +44 (0)1908 260084 | |
| Contact: | Mr S C Sood | |
| Email Address: | scsood@btconnect.com | |
| Web Address: | wwwcituk-online.com | |
| Description: | Manufacturer of digital computed radiography, radiograph film digitisation and electronic archive systems and specialist inspection services. Also supply turn bespoke system solutions for the oil & gas, nuclear, petrochemical, shipbuilding inspection, aerospace and rail track welds. | |
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| Address: | Kirkhill Place, Kirkhill Industrial Estate, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 0GU | |
| Telephone: | 01224 722966 | |
| Fax: | 01224 773657 | |
| Contact: | Bill Brown or John Hamill | |
| Email Address: | info@euroincon.com | |
| Web Address: | www.euroincon.com | |
| Description: | EuroIncon is an ISO 9000:2000 accredited company. Approved Training and Certification Centre – TWI. | |
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| Address: | 2 Kings Hill Avenue, West Malling, Kent ME19 4AQ | |
| Telephone: | 01732 220011 | |
| Fax: | 01732 843707 | |
| Contact: | Paul Sacker, Sales & Marketing Manager; Jon Willis, Training Manager | |
| Email Address: | sales@flir.uk.com | |
| Web Address: | www.flirthermography.co.uk | |
| Description: | FLIR Systems is the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of thermal imaging cameras for industrial use. Typical applications are electrical inspection and plant condition monitoring in all process and manufacturing industries. The ThermaCAM range of hand-held thermal imaging cameras offers highly accurate temperature measurement, digital image storage, comprehensive thermal analysis either in the camera or on PC, and full local service and support. Also available is the Thermacam 'A' series of cameras, ideally suited to automation, process control, machine vision and security applications. A new range of highly sensitive (<20 mK) cameras are available with variable frame rates and both large and medium format arrays. FLIR Systems also offers certified training courses to ensure users obtain the best results from their systems. Also available is a full range of cameras using VisGAs and InSb detectors, allowing inspection and testing across the entire infraRed spectrum from near infraRed (900-1700 nanometer) through the medium wave (1.5 to 5.0 micron) and the long wave (7-14 micron). Applications include flash and pulse thermography and cameras with a variety of filters to enable spectral performance to be measured. BSI registered. FLIR Systems is an approved training organisation offering PCN level certification for thermography. Level 1 and 2 certified thermography courses run in the UK at a centrally located training facility. Level 1 courses can also be carried out in-house. FLIR Systems now offers certified training to Level I, II and III at its dedicated ITC (Infrared Training Centre) facilities in Stockholm, Sweden and Boston, USA. Training is offered on all aspects of infrared thermography. We also run a regular series of courses providing an introduction to thermal imaging for those new to the subject or those responsible for managing thermographers. Other courses available include: thermal imaging of building fabric; foundations of thermal imaging (1 day); thermal imaging for R&D. | |
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| Address: | 892 Charter Avenue, Canley, Coventry CV4 8AF GE Inspection Technologies (Hocking Eddy Current): 129-135 Camp Road, St Albans, Herts AL1 5HL T: 01727 795500, Fx: 01727 795400, e-mail: hockinginfo@ae.ge.com Everest VIT (UK) Ltd, 18 Tannery Yard, Burford, Oxfordshire OX18 4DW T: 01993 822613, Fx: 01993 822614 | |
| Telephone: | 0845 601 5771 | |
| Fax: | 0845 130 5775 | |
| Contact: | John Twydle, UK Regional Director, e-mail: john.twydle@ge.com | |
| Email Address: | sales.uk@ge.com | |
| Web Address: | www.geinspectiontechnologies.com | |
| Description: | GE Inspection Technologies and its industry leading Agfa NDT, Hocking, Krautkramer, Seifert and Everest VIT products aims to be a global leader in technology driven inspection solutions that deliver customer productivity, quality, and safety for its customers. GE Inspection Technologies has more than 1000 employees worldwide, 25 facilities in 25 countries, and sales representation in more than 120 countries to assure quality, safety and productivity in critical parts, equipment and components. Ultrasonics GE's Krautkramer line of ultrasonic inspection solutions is trusted around the world. From instruments and probes to software and application support, Krautkramer's reputation is unmatched. GE Inspection Technologies also designs, manufactures, and supports complete turnkey UT inspection systems for both production and laboratory installations. Radiography GE's Agfa NDT best-selling X-ray film and related products provide a comprehensive range of film types, chemicals and equipment, each perfectly geared to one another. But for some applications, digital imaging makes more sense than film. That is why GE Inspection Technologies also offers a complete range of digital radiography (DR) and computed radiography (CR) imaging solutions. GE's leading-edge industrial Seifert X-ray systems range from portable and stationary equipment, to small or large scale testing machines – fully customisable to your application-specific needs. Eddy current GE Inspection Technologies can meet your needs with a full range of Hocking portable eddy current instruments and systems. Probes for standard and special applications are available, and we can design and build small systems for in-line inspection. Visual inspection Everest VIT is a world leading manufacturer and supplier of equipment for remote visual inspection methods. This equipment includes rigid borescopes, flexible fibrescopes and videoprobes, light sources and light guides. Additionally, they can also supply portable CCD pan/tilt camera systems and motorised crawler cameras for searching large voids and pipelines. GE Inspection Technologies provides a wide array of training programmes, designed to keep your staff up-to-date on all critical inspection methods. GE Inspection Technologies’ applications centres provide a broad spectrum of services to users of non-destructive testing applications. The mission is to bring together worldwide knowledge and experience across multiple industries and modalities to help customers to quickly solve their inspection application problems. GE Inspection Technologies currently has Application Centres around the world, covering a wide range of non-destructive testing modalities. These include: * Asia (Shanghai, China): XR, CR, DR, UT, EC, film. * Europe (Berchem, Belgium): XR CR DR, film. * Europe (Ahrensburg, Germany): XR, DR. * Europe (Huerth, Germany): UT, EC. * Europe (Limonest, France): UT, XR. * Europe (Coventry, United Kingdom): UT, XR, CR, DR, EC. * United States (Cincinnati, OH): XR, CR, DR. * United States (Lewistown, PA): UT, EC. These Applications Centres review customer questions and customer-supplied tests to provide expert recommendations on how the applications can be solved, including equipment recommendations. | |
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| Address: | Andrews House, Princess Way, Low Prudhoe Industrial Estate, Prudhoe, Northumberland NE42 6HB | |
| Telephone: | 01661 836886 | |
| Fax: | 01661 836866 | |
| Contact: | Julie Gilligan, Director | |
| Email Address: | sales@gilligan-engineering.co.uk | |
| Web Address: | www.gilligan-engineering.co.uk | |
| Description: | Gilligan Engineering Services is a leading supplier of industrial sources and gamma radiography equipment in the UK. We take pride in a quick and efficient service and a high level of customer care. We are the UK distributor for MDS Nordion sources. Scope of business * Supply of Gamma radiography sources High specific activity Iridium 192, Ytterbium 169, Cobalt 60 and Selenium 75. * Supply of radiographic systems A full range of projectors, control units, rigid and flexible guide tubes, and collimators for all sources including lightweight Se75 systems for close proximity work and real-time radiography solutions. * Repair and Maintenance of gamma radiography equipment Service engineers are available for on-site or in-house repair or maintenance of radiographic equipment with Certification provided. * Radiation monitors and alarms Monitors and alarms from leading manufacturers in addition to custom-built detector alarms. * Radiological Protection advice and training Advice and support on all aspects of Radiation Safety, and the regulatory regimes. We work with business partners to deliver a full RPA service, and training courses which are available on all aspects of radiological protection eg. RPS and Emergency Source Retrieval. These can be tailored as required and are offered in house or on site. * Wipe Testing Leakage testing of sealed sources. * Calibration Calibration of radiation monitors traceable to national standards. * Hire Projectors, control units, guide tubes and centring devices for long or short term periods. * Design An in-house design facility offering all aspects of electronic and engineering design, including radiography bays, warning and safety systems, and equipment design. | |
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| Address: | Unit 6 Moorbrook, Southmead Industrial Estate, Didcot, Oxon OX11 7HP | |
| Telephone: | 01235 514200 | |
| Fax: | 01235 514219 | |
| Contact: | John R Maguire – Sales Director | |
| Email Address: | john.r.maguire@vodafone.net | |
| Web Address: | www.hightechsource.co.uk | |
| Description: | HTSL is the UK-based distributor for the Sentinel product range from the world-class leader in its field QSA Global Inc (formerly AEA Technology QSA). We offer the complete range of Sentinel Gamma Radiography products which includes Highly enriched spherical Yb 169, Ir 192, Cs 137, Highly enriched spherical Se 75, Co 60, gamma projectors and accessories. We also offer a one-stop-shop for radiography accessories and a complete catalogue can be downloaded from our website. HTSL also offers a range of its own products, which includes personal alarms, emergency storage containers, radiation alarms, automatic exposure controls, fixtures and accessories. We also offer a comprehensive range of services which include hire of gamma radiography equipment, servicing of gamma and X-ray equipment (either in-house or on-site). Refurbishment of gamma and X-ray equipment, loading and unloading of customers own equipment, source evaluation and wipe testing. We can also advise customers on disposal of a wide range of sources and equipment (including isotopes covered by the new HASS regulations). HTSL has a highly experienced team who are able to ship isotopes and equipment to most destinations worldwide through thier agents based in Europe, Middle East, Far East and the African continent. HTSL also offers a bespoke design service for fixtures, fittings and containers to meet the customers specific requirements. Through its unique market position, HTSL has joined forces with Amec and Argyll-Ruane Limited to offer a range of training courses on 'Safe Source Retrieval', please contact us for course prices and availability. For further details of all our products and services please visit our comprehensive website www.hightechsource.co.uk | |
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| Address: | Waverley Road, Mitchelston Industrial Estate, Kirkcaldy KY1 3NH | |
| Telephone: | 01592 223610 | |
| Fax: | 01592 223601 | |
| Contact: | Francis McCann | |
| Email Address: | francismccann@adamsmith.ac.uk | |
| Web Address: | www.adamsmithcollege.ac.uk | |
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| Address: | 2 Midland Street, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 6JZ, UK | |
| Telephone: | +44 (0)151 424 4060 | |
| Fax: | +44 (0)560 127 4694 | |
| Contact: | Austin Dunne | |
| Email Address: | info@infraredinstitute.co.uk | |
| Web Address: | www.infraredinstitute.co.uk | |
| Description: | IRT institute of infrared thermography The staff at the Institute of Infrared Thermography have been active in the industry for the past 27 years. During this time IRT has trained individuals and companies in over 50 countries across the globe. The IRT Infrared Thermography certification courses are the unique culmination of these many years of experience in the field. Courses: 1 and 2 day Operator This introduces students to basic infrared theory and maximises cameras skills. 4 day Certification These courses provides an in-depth introduction to all aspects of infrared theory, camera operation and applications. Level 1 Thermography Certification A theoretical background is essential for understanding the real world problems that thermographers encounter in the field. The course combines this theory with hands on operator training that teaches not only the basics of system operation, but also the finer points of specific equipment providing the maximum benefit from infrared instruments. You will also learn the principles behind the main thermographic applications most industries are involved in. The course also teaches the techniques and reporting procedures necessary to put together an effective predictive maintenance program. Progression to Level 2 & 3 is available for advanced students. 4 day Application These courses include theoretical knowledge and practical workshops to help understand specific applications such as Building Investigation, Air Tightness Testing, Blowerdoor construction, Energy Audits, Roof Investigations, Under Floor Heating Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, and Petro-Chemical infrared inspections. Specialist On-Site training solution Please contact us for more details. UK Level 1 Training Dates 29th – 1st January / Feb Midlands 26th – 29th March North West 4th – 7th June Nottinghamshire 16th – 19th July North West 8th – 11th October Midlands 10th – 13th December South East | |
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| Address: | 9 Hurricane Way, Norwich Airport, Norwich, Norfolk NR6 6EZ | |
| Telephone: | 01603 401717 | |
| Fax: | 01603 402227 | |
| Contact: | Carolyn Lerski | |
| Email Address: | slerski@netcom.co.uk | |
| Web Address: | http://isandt.co.uk | |
| Description: | Courses Offered: Training in penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current, ultrasonic and radiographic Inspection using the latest equipment in all methods. Also available are courses in Aircraft Wheel Inspection. International School of Aerospace NDT Limited holds full BINDT Accreditation and Outside Agency Approval and has been audited and approved by many major aerospace organisations. ISA offers PCN Aerospace examinations in all the five main methods of NDT, together with examinations in accordance with the specific requirements of customers' written practices which are based on SNT-TC-1A, NAS410 or EN 4179. | |
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| Address: | Colt House, New Lane, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2LY | |
| Telephone: | 02392 484400 | |
| Fax: | 02392 484411 | |
| Contact: | Ray Faulkner, Managing Director | |
| Email Address: | info@ired.ltd.uk | |
| Web Address: | www.ired.ltd.uk | |
| Description: | iRed Ltd is a specialist thermographic consultancy, covering an extensive range of electrical, mechanical and civil applications. As an approved provider of PCN thermographic training, iRed offers regular in-house courses and PCN examinations, together with on-site bespoke instruction and mentoring. | |
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| Address: | Flir Systems AB, Rinkebyvagen 19, PO Box 3, SE-182, 11 Danderyd, Stockholm, Sweden | |
| Telephone: | +46 0875 32590 | |
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| Contact: | Lisa West | |
| Email Address: | lisa.west@flir.se | |
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| Address: | Companies Association KEK IVEPE, 143 Liosion & 6 Theirsiou Str, Attiki Square, 104 45 Athens, Greece | |
| Telephone: | +30 210 8257800 | |
| Fax: | +30 210 8811360 | |
| Contact: | Vassilis Giannopoulos, Apostolis Mandylas | |
| Email Address: | kek@ivepe.gr | |
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| Address: | Unit 7, Penistone Station, Sheffield S36 6HP, UK | |
| Telephone: | +44 (0)1226 765769 | |
| Fax: | +44 (0)1226 760707 | |
| Contact: | Steve Lavender | |
| Email Address: | nicola@lavender-ndt.com | |
| Web Address: | www.lavender-ndt.com | |
| Description: | Providers of NDT training and examinations – for PCN/EN473/ISO9712 and employer-based programmes to SNT-TC-1A and EN4179/NAS 410. Methods covered include UT – castings; forgings; welds including TOFD and PA; MT; PT; VT; RT and ET. Materials Evaluation ASNT books distributor. | |
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| Address: | 61 Albert Road North, Reigate, Surrey RH2 9RS | |
| Telephone: | 01737 222211 | |
| Fax: | 01737 234228 | |
| Contact: | Gary Brown | |
| Email Address: | gb@material-measurements.co.uk | |
| Web Address: | www.material-measurements.co.uk | |
| Description: | Established 1960 - offering site/testhouse radiography, liquid penetrant, ultrasonic, MPI, eddy current and thermography inspections. With numerous approvals which include BS EN ISO 9002, CAA, FAA, Rolls-Royce, Airbus, BAE Systems, NADCAP and UKAS, we offer a complete NDT and metallurgical inspection service worldwide. Technicians qualified to SNT -TC-1A, EN473, NAS410 and EN4179. Our services cover all industries and include expert consultation and inspection of composites structures/materials via our level III services. A worldwide on-site aircraft inspection service is also offered under our CAA/FAA approvals. | |
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| Address: | No 18 Jalan Tanjung 13/2, Bandar Sri Damansara, 52200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Telephone: | +603 6280 3448/3394 | |
| Fax: | +603 6280 3384 | |
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| Email Address: | info@mindt.com.my | |
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| Address: | Merton House, Croescadarn Close, Cardiff CF23 8HF | |
| Telephone: | 029 2054 0000 | |
| Fax: | 029 2054 0111 | |
| Contact: | Colin Thomas | |
| Email Address: | mtd@minton.co.uk | |
| Web Address: | www.minton.co.uk | |
| Description: | Non-destructive testing, training & consultancy services for aerospace, industrial, medical and marine business sectors. | |
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| Address: | Middlemarch House, Siskin Drive, Coventry CV3 4FJ | |
| Telephone: | 02476 511151 | |
| Fax: | 02476 511696 | |
| Contact: | Dr D S Dulay, Managing Director or Diane McBride, Office Administrator | |
| Email Address: | sales@ndt-consultants.co.uk | |
| Web Address: | www.ndt-consultants.co.uk | |
| Description: | NDT Consultants is well placed for customers wanting specialised inspection services, both in its spacious laboratories adjacent to Coventry Airport and UK and overseas sites. Its team of Level I, II and III engineers have a vast experience from all facets of industry, covering aerospace, automotive, petrochemicals, offshore, medical, steel production, ordinance and defence. NDT Consultants specialises in the five main technologies (UT, ET, PT, MT and RT) but supplement this with specialist applications and custom designed technology and instruments for applications such as: * Eddy current heat exchanger tubing. * Digital radiography. * Ultrasonic camera. * Long range UT guided wave corrosion assessment. * Quasar resonant inspection. Where no technology is available to assist a customer, then its Research Department may be able to develop the technology necessary. The company is well known and respected for its activities in training and qualification in the aerospace industries, both manufacture and maintenance and both civil and military. Training and qualification for general engineering is also provided. Training may be conducted at NDT Consultants' facility or at the customer's premises at home or overseas. In addition to the standard training courses, special courses can be designed to meet customer's individual requirements for inspection including circumstances where automated inspection creates high throughput. The courses for the five major NDT methods, together with those for etch inspection, have accreditation from BINDT for PCN and NAS-410/SNT-TC-1A schemes. NDT Consultants Level III staff have between them almost one and a half centuries of experience in very diverse disciplines and industrial sectors. They are retained as Level III consultants for many aerospace manufacturers, and specialise in auditing, approval of data cards, development of new techniques etc for suppliers to companies like Boeing, Airbus, Westland Helicopter, Rolls-Royce, Dowty Aerospace etc. In addition, their Level III services may be called on for other consultancy applications as diverse as offshore, petrochemical, manufacturing, utility distribution and defence/ordinance applications. NDT Consultants Ltd is the sole UK appointed agent for Sherwin penetrants and magnetic particle consumables. They also supply other associated accessories such as UV lamps, UV lamp change and mercury spillage kits, TAM panels, yokes and magnets and new or reconditioned MPI benches. They are also one of the world's largest suppliers of magnetic flux indicators. | |
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| Address: | Maltravers Road, Sheffield S2 5AD | |
| Telephone: | 0114 272 7317 | |
| Fax: | 0114 272 7319 | |
| Contact: | Mr Tim Elwell or Mr Peter Firth, Joint Managing Directors; Martin Done | |
| Email Address: | sales@ndt.ltd.uk | |
| Web Address: | www.ndt.ltd.uk | |
| Description: | NDT Limited offers laboratory and 'on-site' testing services to meet the requirements of general engineering, aerospace, medical and nuclear standards. In addition to the NDT methods listed, NDT Limited provides metallurgical and mechanical testing, spectrographic analysis, positive material identification, weld procedure and welder qualification testing, and statutory examinations of plant and equipment. Personnel are qualified to PCN/ASNT/NAS 410/BS EN 4179/BS EN 473 requirements and company approvals include NADCAP, UKAS, Rolls-Royce, CAA, Dowty and Westland. Courses offered: Magnetic particle inspection, dye penetrant inspection, radiographic testing including X-ray, iridium and cobalt gamma-ray. BINDT accredited training establishment. Rolls-Royce approved training courses. ASNT SNT-TC-1A, AIA NAS 410 and BS EN 4179 training and examination. PCN training courses. ASNT/PCN Level III services for training and examination. Courses at our laboratories training centre, your works or site in the UK or abroad. NDT Limited offers NDT consulting services relative to preparation and or approval of NDT procedures, techniques or data cards. NDT feasibility assessments. NDT Level III services. NDT Limited also offers metallurgical and mechanical testing consultancy services. | |
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| Address: | Regional office England and Wales: PO Box 45, Bowesfield Lane, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3YH. Regional office Scotland: Oceaneering House, Pitmedden Road, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 0DP. T: 01224 758500, Fx: 01224 758519. UK offices: Gloucester, Hull, Immingham Middlesbrough, Rosyth, Southampton, Swansea, Thurrock, Whitley Bridge. | |
| Telephone: | 01642 604661 | |
| Fax: | 01642 670300 | |
| Contact: | Sales and Marketing, mhockley@oceaneering.com; Technical, jmcnab@oceaneering.com; Pipeline Inspection, mgray@oceaneering.com; NDT training: gmason@oceaneering.com; RA training: ialee@oceaneering.com | |
| Email Address: | inspection@oceaneering.com | |
| Web Address: | www.oceaneering.com | |
| Description: | Oceaneering Inspection services the global market from operational bases in the UK, Americas, Africa, Middle East and Asia; industry sectors include chemical, oil, gas, fabrication and power. Oceaneering provides highly skilled and motivated personnel, qualified and certified in accordance with international certification schemes (e.g. PCN (EN473/ISO9712), ANSI CP-189 and SNT-TC1A) in all conventional NDT techniques. Oceaneering has established itself at the forefront of the industry by developing an infrastructure that offers a range of Specialist Inspection Services (SIS) that individually or in combination provide innovative solutions to the increasing demand for non-invasive inspection. SIS services include: Acoustic ranger, computed radiography, corrosion mapping, hydrotector, long range UT, magnetic flux leakage, pulsed eddy current (PEC), phased array, TOFD and tube inspection. Oceaneering provides a comprehensive pipeline inspection service for both on and offshore pipe laying activities. Services include radiographic and automated ultrasonic systems. Other services include: Asset condition evaluation tool (ACET), inspection and integrity management, materials testing, rope access, vendor and procurement services. Training and certification provided in all conventional NDT techniques. Bespoke courses designed to fulfil client's specific needs, eg corrosion awareness. Rope access training in accordance with IRATA guidelines followed by independent IRATA approved assessment. | |
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| Address: | Norman Way, Over, Cambridge CB24 5QE | |
| Telephone: | 01954 231612 | |
| Fax: | 01954 231102 | |
| Contact: | Mr P T Cole | |
| Email Address: | info@pacuk.co.uk | |
| Web Address: | www.pacuk.co.uk | |
| Description: | Physical Acoustics specialises in high-tech NDT and condition monitoring, from sensor to multi-channel systems for acoustic emission, ultrasonics, leak-detection, eddy current, resistivity, vibration and signal analysis. Products include dedicated systems and parts such as plug-in ultrasonic pulser and controller cards for PCs. A complete range of in-house NDT software is also available. Inspection and testing consulting services are also offered in the fields of acoustic emission, ultrasonics, eddy current and related fields. On-line testing services: * TANKPAC, the only method which allows storage tank floors to be checked without product removal. * MONPAC the 'industry standard' for in-service testing of spheres, cryogenic tanks and LPG storage. * VPAC, licenced from BP, estimates through-valve leakage rates for controlling losses to flare. * Remote on-line monitoring of reactors and critical plant. * Partial Discharge (PD) location in transformers. * Ultrasonic inspection services using B- and C-scan and TOFD and TUBESCAN for boiler tubes. * Impact-echo testing of concrete structures. * BOXMAP testing of steel box-girders for fatigue cracks. Courses offered: Customised short courses to acoustic emission system users. Annual summer acoustic emission short course. Procedure specific training. Application of AE to: Composite structure testing; Pressure vessel and storage tank testing (metal); GRP tank testing (composite). Research services offered: Research and development contracts in the field of acoustic emission, ultrasonics and related areas. Physical Acoustics Ltd has carried out research and development contracts in a wide range of application areas. | |
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| Address: | No 42 Goldcrest Close, Longridge Park, Colchester, Essex CO4 3FN | |
| Telephone: | +44 (0)1206 791917 | |
| Fax: | +44 (0)1206 791917 | |
| Contact: | Dean Whittle | |
| Email Address: | info@rms-reliability.com | |
| Web Address: | www.rms-reliability.com | |
| Description: | RMS Ltd offers the very latest state-of-the-art condition monitoring equipment covering the following technologies: • Vibration analysis (portable and online) • Vibration sensors • Oil analysis • IR Thermal Imaging • Dynamic balancing • Laser alignment • Motor monitoring • Ultrasonics RMS Ltd also provides a comprehensive and professional range of condition monitoring services across a wide range of industries. Services cover routine condition monitoring surveys, troubleshooting, pre-shutdown / post-shutdown surveys, machine baseline and commissioning measurements, as well as condition monitoring programme assessments and support. Technologies covered include: - Vibration analysis - Stress wave analysis - Oil analysis - IR thermal imaging - Motor monitoring - Dynamic balancing - Laser alignment - Ultrasonics RMS's Reliability Training Institute provides state-of-the-art training solutions for personnel involved with plant reliability and condition monitoring, using the very latest teaching aids. RMS offers ISO 18436-2 Vibration Analysis accredited training courses, which are certified by BINDT. | |
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| Address: | PT 4847 Jalan Panchor, Telok Kalong, 24000 Kemaman, Terengganu, Darul Iman, Malaysia | |
| Telephone: | +609 863 1033 | |
| Fax: | +609 863 1034 | |
| Contact: | Mohd Ali Mohamad, Senior Manager or Zamree Harun | |
| Email Address: | admin@ruanetati.com | |
| Web Address: | www.ruanetati.com | |
| Description: | The Asian Training Centre of Non-Destructive Testing and Inspection for a successful quality future. Courses offered: A full range of ultrasonic, magnetic particle and penetrant testing (PCN or ASNT) on an almost continuous basis throughout the year. Also a wide range of additional courses can be offered in association with Argyll-Ruane Ltd (see Ruane & T P O'Neill entry) including painting inspection (ICorr), radiographic interpretation (PCN), and weld inspection (PCN). Ruane-TATI also offers radiographic testing courses and examinations for Malaysian scheme (SKM/MLVK). In addition Ruane-TATI can provide level 3 courses for PCN and refresher courses for ASNT Level III. Courses and examinations are available on site as well as in the training and examination centre. Training and examinations (PCN, ASNT, or in-house) packages can be offered to meet the requirements of particular companies. Ruane-TATI was the first training centre outside the UK to be accredited by the British Institute of NDT. Ruane-TATI personnel are all qualified to the highest standards ie PCN level 3, ASNT, CSWIP, ICorr and have a proven track record. Ruane-TATI is also an examination centre working with Northern Test Centre offering a wide range of PCN/ICorr examinations. For a free booklet of services, which includes all standard courses, prices and dates, plus examination availability etc, please contact Mohd Ali Mohamad, Senior Manager or Zamree Harun. | |
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| Address: | Argyll-Ruane Ltd, Meadowbank Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 2NF and Psalters Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S61 1DL | |
| Telephone: | +44 (0)1709 560459 | |
| Fax: | +44 (0)1709 557705 | |
| Contact: | Mr Martin R Dawson, Director | |
| Email Address: | enquiries@ruanetpo.com | |
| Web Address: | www.ruanetpo.com | |
| Description: | Courses offered: Coating Inspection, non-destructive testing (incorporating ultrasonics, radiography, magnetics, penetrant and eddy current), weld inspection and visual inspection, quality assurance and appreciation, hardness testing, acid etch, anodic flaw detection and electrical conductivity testing. Examinations offered via the Northern Test Centre: PCN including ultrasonics inspection (castings, welds and wrought products), magnetic particle and liquid penetrant inspection (welds, castings and wrought products), radiographic interpretation, visual, electro-magnetics and weld L2/ weld L3 inspection. The company is capable of meeting all EN 473 certification schemes. ASNT examinations in accordance with SNT-TC-1A recommended practice including ultrasonic testing, radiographic testing, magnetic particle and penetrant testing and eddy current. API-RP2X ultrasonic examinations, and PCN Weld Level 2 and Weld Inspector Level 3. A full range of ICorr examinations is also available. Metascop examinations are also now available. New additions include UT ‘TOFD’ and Auto UT interpretation, a range of rail specific packages, thermography, Isotope Retrieval and Ultrasonic ‘Phasor’. Ruane and T P O’Neill are one of the leading providers of educational training and certification packages. The training and examination centre provides a team of highly qualified and practical staff utilising well laid out practical and theoretical areas. Courses and examinations are available on-site as well as in the training and examination centre and the company offers one of the most comprehensive training/ examination facilities of its type available anywhere. In addition, the company can provide level III services meeting the needs of ASNT, PCN and ICorr company requirements. The training centre carries many approvals including being an Accredited Training Centre by the British Institute of NDT and offers a number of specific validated PCN courses designed to meet PCN pre-examination requirements for training with further course areas meeting ASNT, TUV Cert, Rolls Royce, Augusta Westland, BAE, Power Industry, EITB and CITB training criteria. The weld inspector courses are approved by the BINDT committees and the full range of ICorr related courses by the Institute of Corrosion. Comprehensive course and examination information packs are available on request. NOTE: A wide range of courses are available world wide and we also hold ‘Outside Agency Services’ Approval to meet aerospace requirements. | |
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| Address: | Windmill Hill Business Park, Whitehill Way, Swindon, Wiltshire SN5 6PB | |
| Telephone: | 01793 893362 | |
| Fax: | 01793 892288 | |
| Contact: | Roger Lyon, Section Head, Inspection Management | |
| Email Address: | sgsales@rwenpower.com | |
| Web Address: | www.nde.rwepi.com | |
| Description: | RWE Power International has used its experience and expertise to develop a number of specialised products. * Manufacturers and developers of EMAT technology including the supply of a selection of purpose made EMAT probes. The benefits of this technology include the ability to measure wall thickness of unpreprared tubes. * Developers of a Microsoft Access software database to implement, control and manage NDT contracts; the database allows for the storage and retrieval of site specific data and reports; to assess plant condition against previous inspections and to issue progress and final reports. * Developers of second generation plant asset register, including 3D CAD system drawings, allowing full interrogation from any visual perspective. Seamlessly linked via software allowing interrogation of individual welds or components through tagged links to a comprehensive database containing all plant records pertinent to the weld or component. RWE Power International owns many power plants worldwide and has gained extensive experience of plant condition and essential maintenance strategies, including the value of advanced NDE inspections. In order to carry out risk-based inspections of critical components, Inspection Management (RWE Power International) has developed a number of specialised NDT inspection applications, based on Time-of-Flight Diffraction (TOFD), Phased Array and advanced Eddy Current technology. These inspection applications include: * Phased array inspections. * TOFD inspections. * EMAT thickness measurement. * Automated UT and ET inspections. * Generator end-ring inspection. * Boiler corrosion mapping. * In-service inspection. * Blade roots and fixings. * Rotor bore inspection. * Remote visual inspection. RWE Power International has been the pilot company for the introduction of the BINDT Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering Inspection. RWE Power International is successfully steering 13 Apprentices through the scheme and is in a position to offer help and advice to other organisations that are considering developing staff in this way. RWE Power International is actively involved with RCNDE in the development and implementation of the EngDoc scheme. With employee and non-employee graduates undertaking PhDs, RWE Power International is in a position to offer help and advice to other organisations who are considering developing staff in this way. | |
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| Address: | Room 130, Stephenson House, RTC Business Park, London Road, Derby DE24 8UP | |
| Telephone: | 01332 264782 | |
| Fax: | 01332 264965 | |
| Contact: | Debbie Stenson – PCN Administrator | |
| Email Address: | deborah.stenson@sercoassurance.com | |
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| Description: | Courses offered: Ultrasonic testing – solid and hollow axles, wrought products, rail. Magnetic particle inspection, dye penetrant inspection, eddy current testing. British Institute of NDT accredited training establishment and PCN accredited Test Centre. Training courses for the above techniques are available at our Training Centre at Derby or courses can be arranged 'on-site'. Details of course dates and fees can be obtained from the Training Centre at Stephenson House, Derby. | |
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| Address: | 18 Teban Gardens Crescent, Singapore 608925 | |
| Telephone: | +65 6566 7777 | |
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| Contact: | Sze Thiam Siong | |
| Email Address: | szets@setsco.com | |
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| Address: | Wellheads Road, Farburn Industrial Estate, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7HG | |
| Telephone: | +44 (0)1224 723321 | |
| Fax: | +44 (0)1224 723341 | |
| Contact: | Brian Whiteman | |
| Email Address: | ams.abz.marketing@skf.com | |
| Web Address: | www.skf.co.uk/aberdeen | |
| Description: | SKF Asset Management Services is a BINDT Accredited Training Organisation as per the requirements of ISO 18436, which covers training related to condition monitoring and machinery diagnostics. SKF has pioneered this training and our Aberdeen office was the first in Scotland to achieve this accreditation. We also offer training courses in various aspects of condition monitoring and maintenance engineering. These can be delivered on site or at client premises, and can be specifically tailored to meet your needs. | |
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| Address: | SKF Reliability Systems, SKF GmbH, Gunnar-Wester-Str 12, D-97421 Schweinfurt, Germany | |
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| Contact: | Dr Muiris Woulfe | |
| Email Address: | marketing.uk@skf.com | |
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| Address: | Unit 14, Claymore Drive, Technology Centre, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen AB23 8GD | |
| Telephone: | 01224 823960 | |
| Fax: | 01224 823871 | |
| Contact: | Zach McCann | |
| Email Address: | info@vsonomatic.com | |
| Web Address: | www.vsonomatic.com | |
| Description: | Sonomatic is a multi-disciplined engineering design, development, manufacturing, and application services organisation, providing innovative solutions to clients' challenges in the field of non-destructive testing. Sonomatic has over twenty years' experience of providing 'state-of-the-art' products and services, with the main focus on the use of ultrasound. The company's core product is Microplus a multi-channel digital, data acquisition, and imaging system that can execute a broad range of applications using various techniques. In addition Sonomatic offers procedure development, consultancy, and training. Sonomatic is the forerunner in the application of Time Of Flight Diffraction and has continued to provide a consistent quality of service to the customer base. Sonomatic maintains the competency and expertise which makes it the market leader in this field. This statement is validated by the consistency of results from client trials and round robin exercises. In order to maximise the benefit of inspection to clients, Sonomatic also offers a range of consultancy services related to equipment integrity. Non-Intrusive Inspection assessment, planning and evaluation is a major activity within this area. Sonomatic is the leading provider of NII services in the North Sea and the extensive experience in this area helps clients realise the benefits of an effective approach. Integrity support services also cover development and implementation of integrity management plans, these being based on an in depth understanding of the role of inspection in the safe and efficient management of equipment. Fitness for service assessments are provided for clients and robust solutions are provided through detailed analysis based on high quality inspection data provided by Sonomatic Field Services. A range of statistical analysis methodologies have also been developed and these ensure that the value of inspection data, as used in the integrity management process, is maximised. | |
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| Address: | Marsham House, The Village, Birchwood Park, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 6GN | |
| Telephone: | 01925 414000 | |
| Fax: | 01925 655595 | |
| Contact: | John Pitcher, Products; Peter Conlin, Inspection Services | |
| Email Address: | info@vsonomatic.com | |
| Web Address: | www.vsonomatic.com | |
| Description: | Sonomatic is a multi-disciplined engineering design, development, manufacturing, and application services organisation, providing innovative solutions to clients' challenges in the field of non-destructive testing. Sonomatic has over twenty years' experience of providing 'state-of-the-art' products and services, with the main focus on the use of ultrasound. The company's core product is Microplus a multi-channel digital, data acquisition, and imaging system that can execute a broad range of applications using various techniques. In addition Sonomatic offers procedure development, consultancy, and training. Sonomatic is the forerunner in the application of Time Of Flight Diffraction and has continued to provide a consistent quality of service to the customer base. Sonomatic maintains the competency and expertise which makes it the market leader in this field. This statement is validated by the consistency of results from client trials and round robin exercises. In order to maximise the benefit of inspection to clients, Sonomatic also offers a range of consultancy services related to equipment integrity. Non-Intrusive Inspection assessment, planning and evaluation is a major activity within this area. Sonomatic is the leading provider of NII services in the North Sea and the extensive experience in this area helps clients realise the benefits of an effective approach. Integrity support services also cover development and implementation of integrity management plans, these being based on an in depth understanding of the role of inspection in the safe and efficient management of equipment. Fitness for service assessments are provided for clients and robust solutions are provided through detailed analysis based on high quality inspection data provided by Sonomatic Field Services. A range of statistical analysis methodologies have also been developed and these ensure that the value of inspection data, as used in the integrity management process, is maximised. | |
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| Address: | 49-63 Spencer Street, Birmingham B18 6DE Unit 2 Joesph Wilson Ind Est, Whitstable, Kent CT5 3PS | |
| Telephone: | 0121 233 2413 | |
| Fax: | 0121 233 0284 | |
| Contact: | Peter Pring or Karen Martin | |
| Email Address: | support@bettsmetals.co.uk | |
| Web Address: | www.bettsmetals.co.uk | |
| Description: | Betts Envirometal, a divison of the Stephen Betts Group of companies, is a specialist in refining scrap industrial X-ray film in a secure and safe manner. We also collect any hazardous waste from fixer, developer, acids, oil, the list is endless. Please contact us for a quotation and a free site survey to asses your individual needs. | |
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| Address: | Aberdeen NDE Centre, Murcar Commercial Park, Denmore Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen AB23 8JW | |
| Telephone: | 01224 822252 | |
| Fax: | 01224 822251 | |
| Contact: | Mr I Judge | |
| Email Address: | info@talonndt.co.uk | |
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| Address: | Stanbridge Road, Leighton Buzzard, Beds LU7 4QH | |
| Telephone: | 01525 859111 | |
| Fax: | 01525 859112 | |
| Contact: | Stuart Moxon or Neal McDonald | |
| Email Address: | stuart.moxon@uk.taylorwoodrow.com | |
| Web Address: | www.taylorwoodrow.com/technologycentre | |
| Description: | Taylor Woodrow's Technology Centre is experienced in the use of non-destructive testing for the evaluation and assessment of building and civil structures. Their technical expertise includes techniques in the disciplines of visual inspections, ultrasonics, acoustics (on-site and laboratory), electrochemistry, endoscopy, thermography, air tightness testing (for Part L1 and L2 building regulations), coatings analysis, vibration analysis and remote monitoring. Their building pathology services encompass the range of investigative techniques from desk studies to on-site and laboratory testing, including expert witness work. They are a UKAS-accredited laboratory for testing from chemical scale to full-scale structural tests. They are set up to offer training and are actively involved in research and development within the construction industry. | |
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| Address: | 16 Tolsey Drive, Hutton, Preston, Lancashire PR4 5SH, United Kingdom | |
| Telephone: | 01772 616913 | |
| Fax: | 01772 616913 | |
| Contact: | Richard Harrison | |
| Email Address: | ndtguru@aol.com | |
| Web Address: | www.testndt.com | |
| Description: | Specialised Aerospace NDT courses: Ultrasonic Phased Array and Eddy Current Array for aerospace industry using Olympus NDT OmniScan®. Approved Olympus NDT training partner. Bondtesting, UT Composite Inspection courses Level III Refresher courses in preparation for taking the ASNT Level III Basic, UT, RT, ET, MT, PT, VT examinations. Attendees ensured excellent individual attention. These courses will also be offered as on-site training/consultation at customer's facilities throughout the UK and Europe as needed. Level III Outside Agency Services. | |
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| Address: | Merton House, Croescadarn Close, Cardiff CF23 8HF | |
| Telephone: | 029 2054 0000 | |
| Fax: | 029 2054 0111 | |
| Contact: | Colin Thomas | |
| Email Address: | training@minton.co.uk | |
| Web Address: | www.swsndt.co.uk | |
| Description: | Whilst providing a broad spectrum of school or site based training, the SWSNDT has been noted for its aerospace and defence activities.Training and examination are routinely conducted in the 5 major NDT methods with additional specialist courses, including metallurgical and chemical disciplines, magnetic Barkhausen noise testing, hardness testing, conductivity testing, tensile testing, composite material inspection, acid etch inspection, anodic flaw detection and heat treatment, all arranged according to client needs. Working within the PCN, SNT-TC-1A, NAS410 and EN4179 schemes, courses are deliberately kept small, with the accent on practical and theoretical training rather than lecturing. Particular attention has also been paid to the compilation of specific training and examination programmes for clients employing specialist or automated inspection methods. In order to fully support clients' needs, the SWSNDT is an authorised qualification body for PCN Aerospace examination, and a BINDT Outside Agency for Level 3 services and EN4170 examinations.The school also acts as an examination centre for Argyll-Ruane Ltd providing training and PCN examinations for the industrial sector. In addition, NDT Level 3 Consultancy Services are provided via centrally certificated ASNT and/or PCN Level 3 engineers. Contact: Mr Geoff Brett, Head of Training, Mrs Samanatha John, Training Co-ordinator. | |
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| Address: | Technology and Quality Control Centre, Z Pigis 51, 382 22 Volos, Greece | |
| Telephone: | +30 24210 598 81 | |
| Fax: | +30 24210 598 85 | |
| Contact: | M K Kotouzas | |
| Email Address: | tqcc@vol.forthnet.gr | |
| Web Address: | www.ketepe-ndt.gr | |
| Description: | Wide range of NDT training courses and NDT consultancy services with examinations through Lavender International. | |
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| Address: | Non-Destructive Evaluation Team (NDET) , RAF St Athan, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan CF62 4WA | |
| Telephone: | 01446 797292 | |
| Fax: | 01446 798865 | |
| Contact: | Chief Instructor | |
| Email Address: | ndtschool@stathan.mod.uk | |
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| Description: | Courses offered are for visual and remote visual aids, penetrant flaw detection, magnetic particle, eddy current, ultrasonic and radiographic inspection for the aerospace NDT technician. The courses are suitable for PCN Level 2 aerospace certification and are offered primarily as an intensive 10 week course. Separate courses for each individual NDT method can be arranged on request. | |
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| Address: | Corporate headquarters: Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge CB1 6AL | |
| Telephone: | 01223 891162 | |
| Fax: | 01223 892588 | |
| Contact: | ndt@twi.co.uk | |
| Email Address: | twi@twi.co.uk | |
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| Address: | Aurora Court, Riverside Park, Middlesbrough TS2 1RY | |
| Telephone: | 01642 210512 | |
| Fax: | 01642 252218 | |
| Contact: | Gerry Glover, Senior NDT Engineer | |
| Email Address: | gerry.glover@twi.co.uk | |
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| Description: | Comprehensive NDT, welding technology training and examinations, including: * ACFM technology. * Manual ultrasonic testing. * Long-range ultrasonic testing. * Automated ultrasonic testing. * Eddy current testing. * Magnetic particle and penetrant testing. * Manual phased array ultrasonic testing. * Radiographic testing and interpretation. * Welding inspection. * Welding technology qualifications. * Practical welder qualifications. * Plastics welder training. * Plant inspection. * Tank inspection. TWI Technology Centre (North East)'s underwater facility provides a complementary suite of courses to CSWIP and Lloyd's certification. The diving centre is designed to meet the needs of the offshore industry. The training and examination centre is accredited by BINDT and offers examination for PCN, CSWIP, ASNT, AWS and British Gas approvals. | |
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| Address: | No 8 Jalan TSB10, Sg Buloh Industrial Park, 47000 Sg Buloh, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia | |
| Telephone: | +603 615 73526/7/8 | |
| Fax: | +603 615 72378 | |
| Contact: | E Moskini, Regional Manager | |
| Email Address: | twisea@tm.net.my | |
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| Description: | TWI (SEA) offers courses in ultrasonic testing, radiographic interpretation, magnetic particle inspection, penetrant inspection, eddy current inspection, welding and senior welding inspector and paint inspector. TWI (SEA) offers ASNT NDT Level III consultancy, training and examination based on company requirement. ASNT Level III examination is offered all year round in MT, PT, RT, UT, ET, LT, IR, AE, NRT, VT and VA. TWI (SEA) is located near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The training and examination centre is accredited by BINDT and offers examinations in PCN, AWS/CSWIP, ASNT, ACCP, CSWIP and BGAS/CSWIP. A full programme of courses is currently available in Miri, Singapore, Australia (Perth), Thailand (Laem Chabang), Hong Kong, Manila, Brunei and Indonesia. Training and certification is also available by special arrangement in other South East Asian countries. | |
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| Address: | Unit 1-4A Edenderry Industrial Estate, Crumlin Road, Belfast BT14 7EE | |
| Telephone: | 028 9035 2035 | |
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| Contact: | G Webber | |
| Email Address: | info@unitndt.com | |
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| Address: | UCLan, Dept of Technology, Kirkham Building, Preston PR2 1HE | |
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| Contact: | P Barrowcliff | |
| Email Address: | rpbarrowcliff@uclan.ac.uk | |
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| Description: | Courses offered: NDT training with digital signal processing and/or image analysis modules. | |
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| Address: | SISP Group, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Manchester, PO Box 88, Manchester M60 1QD | |
| Telephone: | 0161 200 4886/8 | |
| Fax: | 0161 200 8903 | |
| Contact: | Professor R J Dewhurst (ext 4886) or Dr P A Gaydecki (ext 4906) | |
| Email Address: | richard.dewhurst@manchester.ac.uk | |
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| Description: | Research services offered: Range of NDT techniques for sensing – using ultrasound, optical and magnetic techniques. Laser-generated and laser-detected ultrasound. Shearography. Piezoelectric polymers for transducers. EMATs. Signal analysis and synthesis for NDT. Imaging techniques from optical magnetic or ultrasonic signals. Acoustic emission analysis. Materials characterisation. Together with numerous research projects, we offer a Masters Training Programme with NDT measurements forming part of the modular content. Modules are offered for sale in two weekly slots. Measurement techniques and digital signal processing are available within these modules. | |
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| Address: | Booth's Lane, Lymm, Cheshire WA13 0PQ | |
| Telephone: | 01925 755103/4 | |
| Fax: | 01925 756485 | |
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