Different Types of Testing Methods Employed During Lifting Equipment Inspection and Examination

November 28, 2016 4:28 am Published by

It is important to get a thorough examination of lifting equipment done. It is required to be done before the first use of the equipment, and then the periodic examination is also necessary. Lifting operations are conducted according to the standard stated by LOLER i.e. Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations. Here in UAE, It is very important to take help from third party inspection companies as they provide corporate professionals and customized services of a complete examination of lifting equipment and accessories employed during the lifting operations.

Lifting equipment suppliers collaborate with professional inspection companies and ensure that their products undergo a comprehensive examination and get certified as tested products. Upon finding any defect or loopholes, they work to improve them and make the equipment error-free, so that they send it for the inspection processes again.

But suppliers and manufacturers are usually in a state of dilemma, for they keep wondering which third party inspection company to prefer? Here, We at Dutest Industrials are one of the most popular and recommended companies in UAE for third party inspection in the Middle East. The experts here undertake inspection work, testing and certification services on all the lifting equipment like chain slings, cranes, lever hoists, Plant and Machinery, Passenger lifts and Escalators, Goods Lifts, Fork Lift Trucks, MEWPS and Cherry Pickers, Lifting Structures, Anchorage Points, Lifting Beams.

Dutest Industrial also has an inter-division that is concerned with verifying the monitoring equipment. They undertake all types of inspection work including destructive, non-destructive and wild inspection services as well.

Here are the types of inspection test done by Dutest:

Dye Penetrant Testing: This method of testing is used to detect flaws on the surface of equipment. A chemical ink is used during the process. It is mainly for non-ferrous metal products.

Magnetic Particle Testing: This test is applicable when finding cracks and flaws in welds that are made from the ferrous material.

Eddy Current Testing: Eddy current test detects flaws and critical welding problems, and it also preserves warranties on coatings.

Thickness Gauging: This examination method is employed to check internal corrosion and oxidation on the external sides. This test can be done without removing the external coating of equipment, which makes it very convenient.

Welding Inspection: The welding test from Dutest Industrial is done by certified welding inspection personnel. They do the welding inspection with various parameters and monitor each component thoroughly.

Load Testing: Dutest’s inspection services also comprise of applying a load of different proportions and checking the loading ability and to establish the integrity of the items that are tested.

It is a well-known fact that every lifting equipment should be inspected well periodically to maintain it in perfect condition. It is imperative to take care of the safety of the products and the people handling the equipment as even a slight fault in the equipment can lead to drastic accidents. Users can consult executives from Dutest Industrial to understand the details of lifting equipment inspection services.

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