nondestructive testing services

Nondestructive Testing Services

Advanced NDT Solutions for Safer, Stronger Structures

At SOCOTEC, we deliver comprehensive Nondestructive Testing (NDT) services that help safeguard the reliability, safety, and compliance of your assets. Our skilled, certified technicians are equipped to support clients nationwide with a deep commitment to integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement.

We bring decades of field experience and the latest in nondestructive testing equipment to every project—no matter the size, scope, or location. We are proud to be a trusted NDT inspection company that partners with clients to minimize risk, extend the life of their assets, and ensure compliance with all relevant codes and standards.

Difference Between Destructive and Nondestructive Testing

Nondestructive Testing (NDT) is a set of techniques used to evaluate the integrity and properties of materials, components, or structures without causing damage. Unlike destructive testing—which compromises or destroys the test object—NDT allows for ongoing inspection and monitoring throughout an asset's lifecycle. 

Key Benefits of Nondestructive Testing:

  • Preserves the integrity of the inspected object
  • Reduces repair and replacement costs
  • Minimizes downtime and disruption to production
  • Ensures safety and compliance
  • Improves asset management and reliability

 

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Talk to our experts

John Rivera

John Rivera

Principal

Principal

john.rivera@socotec.us +1 516 918 2981

Alexis SCHLESSINGERMAN

Director, Special Inspections

Director, Special Inspections

alexis.schlessingerman@socotec.us +1 212 730 8915

Comprehensive NDT Services Offered

Our NDT inspection technicians are trained across a wide array of disciplines to provide thorough, code-compliant evaluations. Each inspection is performed using properly calibrated nondestructive testing equipment, backed by detailed procedures and certified documentation. Let our experts select the right NDT method for your project!

  • Gamma Ray, X-Ray, Digital Computed Radiography
  • Detects internal flaws in welds, castings, composite bonds, and structural components
  • Provides detailed imaging of subsurface conditions

  • Phased Array, Lamination, Thickness, Corrosion Mapping
  • Uses high-frequency sound waves to detect flaws and measure material thickness
  • Suitable for a wide range of metals and composites

  • ECT, MFL, RFT, Tube Inspection, Conductivity Testing
  • Ideal for identifying surface and near-surface defects in conductive materials
  • Commonly used in tubing, fasteners, and aerospace components

  • Fluorescent and Dye Penetrant
  • Highlights surface-breaking flaws in non-porous materials
  • Applicable for metals, ceramics, and plastics

  • Wet, Dry, Fluorescent, Direct, Yoke, Prod, Coil Techniques, Bench
  • Detects surface and near-surface discontinuities in ferromagnetic materials
  • Fast and effective method for welds and machined parts

  • Remote Visual Inspection (RVI)- AWS, ASME, API Direct, Remote, Borescope
  • Visual observation of the surface of a test object to evaluate the presence of surface discontinuities (corrosion, cracks, and alignment issues)
  • Performed with or without magnification, cameras, or borescopes

In addition to core NDT services, SOCOTEC offers a range of specialty inspections and consulting support to meet diverse operational and compliance needs:

  • Positive Material Identification (PMI)
  • Vendor Surveillance
  • Quality Control and Quality Assurance
  • Level III Consulting and Oversight
  • Welder and Procedure Qualification (WPS/PQR)
  • Technical Procedure Writing and Review
  • NDT/NDE Training Programs

Our experts oversee all aspects of procedure development, compliance, and personnel qualification, ensuring that your inspection programs are aligned with industry codes and internal standards.

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How we can help

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For all industries

We support projects from construction, general engineering, railway, infrastructure, manufacturing, fabrication, power generation, renewable energy, oil & gas, aviation, and more.

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All assets

Our experts provide timely and accurate inspections on structural components, concrete elements, building envelopes, mechanical systems, fireproofing materials, and pipeline systems, to keep your operations running smoothly and safely.

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And various defects

NDT testing detects surface and subsurface defects like cracks, voids, corrosion, erosion, porosity, misalignment, inclusions and more, before they lead to critical failures.

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Quality & Compliance

Accredited, Certified, and Trusted

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At SOCOTEC and its subsidiaries, quality and compliance are not just goals—they are embedded into every inspection we perform. Our nondestructive testing technicians are certified in accordance with leading industry standards and maintain current qualifications with the following bodies:

  • ASNT (American Society for Nondestructive Testing) — Level II and Level III certified
  • ACCP (ASNT Central Certification Program)
  • AWS (American Welding Society)
  • API (American Petroleum Institute)

We operate independent accredited laboratories and conduct all inspections under rigorous safety protocols, quality management systems, and relevant ANST and NDE/NDT certification standards.

At SOCOTEC and its subsidiaries, quality and compliance are not just goals—they are embedded into every inspection we perform. Our nondestructive testing technicians are certified in accordance with leading industry standards and maintain current qualifications with the following bodies:

  • ASNT (American Society for Nondestructive Testing) — Level II and Level III certified
  • ACCP (ASNT Central Certification Program)
  • AWS (American Welding Society)
  • API (American Petroleum Institute)

We operate independent accredited laboratories and conduct all inspections under rigorous safety protocols, quality management systems, and relevant ANST and NDE/NDT certification standards.

NDT Trusted by Industry Leaders Nationwide

With mobile NDT units and a highly trained workforce, SOCOTEC is capable of responding rapidly to your inspection needs—anytime, anywhere. Our NDT examinations play a key role in asset performance and operational safety. Our clients trust us because we provide:

  • Consistent, objective, and timely results
  • Expertise across destructive and non destructive testing applications
  • Strong communication and technical support
  • Partnership-focused service that protects your brand and operations

We believe that investing in ongoing training, the latest technologies, and safety-first culture leads to measurable results—both in the field and in your bottom line.

Want to learn more about our inspections by Nondestructive Testing?

You can count on SOCOTEC!

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Talk to our experts

John Rivera

John Rivera

Principal

Principal

john.rivera@socotec.us +1 516 918 2981

Alexis SCHLESSINGERMAN

Director, Special Inspections

Director, Special Inspections

alexis.schlessingerman@socotec.us +1 212 730 8915