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NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) SERVICES UTS Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Services provides an ISO 9001-2000 certified inspection environment for visual, radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle and liquid-penetrant inspection services to virtually any code or specification. Our extensive laboratory capabilities include source radiography with large RT vaults, Iridium 192 and Cobalt 60 testing and other productiontype radiography as well as other separate and combined testing disciplines. UTS offers extensive field inspection capabilities for such applications as fabrication shops, machine centers, construction sites, and other facilities. UTS provides reliable, expedient, and cost-effective services in a timely and professional manner. Nondestructive Testing Unified Testing Services, Inc. is a full service NDT Lab offering nondestructive testing services for critical manufactured parts. Our inspectors are certified to the requirements of The American Society for Nondestructive Testing recommended practice SNT-TC-1A along with various state and military requirements. Industries Served Includes: Foundries Investment & Sand-Cast Method Steel Manufacturers Plate, Pipe & Bar Stock Paper Mills, Refineries and Power Plants Fabrication and Machine Shops Automobile Industry Suppliers Industrial Equipment Suppliers Cement Plants Army Corp of Engineers Department of Transportation Computed Radiography Computed radiography allows for more precise imaging with greater picture enhancement and the ability to manipulate variables. Whether your products are castings or small fabrications, this option may be a great choice. This technology is available in our lab setting. Computed Radiography Offers: Fast Results Without Time- Consuming Processing or Hazardous Chemicals High-Resolution Images That Offer Precise Details Better Than Film Electronic, Highly Accurate Part Thickness and Length Defect Measurements Electronic File-Sharing Numerous Applications, Including Assemblies, Castings, Welds and Others Lock and Dam Inspections UTS provides Nondestructive Inspection and Testing on a variety of lock- and dam- related equipment. On-Site Inspection Services Mobile Radiography Dark-Room Inspection of Sub-Assemblies and Fabrications Issuance of Detailed Reports Welding UTS can advise and provide assistance with developing welding procedures and qualifying and certifying welders for specific applications. Volumetric Testing (RT-UT) Bend Tests Tensile Test Charpy Test Hardness Test Nick Break Test Fillet Weld Soundness Test
ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES UTS provides a full range of environmental services ranging from indoor air quality assessments, asbestos surveys and assessments, lead-based paint inspections and risk assessments, abatement designs, Phase I and II environmental assessments, storage tank assessments and stormwater management. Building Sciences Indoor Air Quality Assessments include evaluation of building envelopes in commercial and industrial settings for contaminants related to worker and occupant exposures. Analyses may include personnel and area samples, short or long term sampling and indoor/outdoor comparison samples. Assessments include nuisance complaints, regulatory compliance and engineering control determinations for a variety of contaminants including fungi (mold), dust, aerosols, and chemicals. Asbestos Surveys and Assessments include observation of facilities for suspect asbestos-containing building materials (ACBM), assessment of existing physical conditions and the collection and analysis of samples. Abatement Design services include practical options for abatement and/or management of ACBM based upon materials identified during the asbestos survey. Abatement Monitoring services are provided for compliance with abatement project requirements to provide documentation of compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements. Lead-based paint inspections are performed using x-ray fluorescence (XRF) equipment and include identification of lead-based paint and classification of all surfaces and components. Lead-based risk assessments are conducted to determine the presence of lead hazards in dust and soil, and abatement project design and monitoring services are provided as required based on conditions identified during the inspection and risk assessment. Lead-based paint clearance inspections are conducted to ensure all work has been completed as specified and that the site is free from lead hazards following abatement activities. Environmental Site Assessment Phase I Environmental Site Assessments are conducted to support an innocent landowner s defense to CERCLA liability in general accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard E 1527-05. The standard includes a records review, site and surrounding property reconnaissance, interviews with property owners and occupants and an Environmental Site Assessment Report. Phase II Environmental Site Assessments are conducted as required for specific site requirements based on conditions identified during the Phase I ESA. These services typically include the development of preliminary and secondary investigation plans, collection and analysis of soil, water, groundwater and air samples, installation of soil borings for collecting soil samples, installation of temporary piezometers for collecting groundwater samples and installation of permanent groundwater monitoring wells. Storage Tank Assessment Storage tank services offered by UTS include spill prevention control and counter-measure (SPCC) Plans, soil and groundwater investigations, compliance monitoring, tank management plans, nondestructive inspection and testing and mechanical integrity plans. UTS inspectors are qualified to API 653 and API 510, and certified to ASNT recommended practice SNT-TC-1A. Storm Water Management UTS provides storm water management services including erosion control design, storm water monitoring and permitting assistance, and also offers storm water pollution prevention plans, NPDES storm water permits, storm water sampling, and sample collection training.
D.O.T., CONSTRUCTION & MECHANICAL TESTING SERVICES UTS provides shop fabrication inspection services on welded structural steel bridges for D.O.T applications and inspection, site assessment and program management services to meet the construction industry s changing requirements. Shop Fabrication Inspection of Structural Steel Bridges UTS inspectors are certified through the American Welding Society as Certified Welding Inspectors. Verifying Shop Fabrication Practices Reviewing Welder Qualifications Reviewing Welding Procedures Reviewing Material Certifications Monitoring Cutting, Fitting and Welding of Material Witnessing and Reviewing Nondestructive Testing Monitoring Shop Blasting and Coating Operations Additionally our D.O.T. services Group also offers the following NDT Services: Welder Qualification Welding Procedure Qualification Nondestructive Testing of Welds - Visual - Ultrasonic - Magnetic Particle - Liquid Penetrant - Radiographic Material Verification Construction Materials Testing UTS provides full-service construction project nondestructive testing to assure that engineering and code requirements are met. As UTS is committed to quality and safety, relevant personnel are trained in accordance to SNT-TC-1A. We provide a wide range of NDT techniques and procedures to meet the specific requirements of any project including ASME, AWS, API, and other governing bodies. Structural Steel Inspections Unified Testing Services, Inc. assists owners, architects and developers throughout the duration of the project by providing construction materials testing and inspection services to ensure that materials and construction methods conform to applicable building code requirements, design drawings/plans and job specifications. Inspection Magnetic Particle Testing of Fillet and Groove Welds Ultrasonic Testing of Full-Penetration Welds Bolt Testing Pre- and Post-Installation X-Ray Locate Rebar and/or Tension Cable Welding Procedures & Welder Qualifications Field/Shop Inspection Continuous or Periodic Pre-Erection Consulting to Establish Inspection Schedules & Contacts Mechanical Testing UTS provides mechanical testing that includes bend, charpy impact, compression, hardness and tensile. In-house machining capability allows for prompt turnaround.
INDUSTRIAL SERVICES UTS Industrial Services offers a wide range of NDT techniques and procedures designed for clients in industrial field settings. The focus of this group is to be mobile in support of outage-type nondestructive testing. Whether the requirements include annual boiler inspections; critical piping and pressure vessel inspections; or mechanical integrity verification, our staff is well equipped. Chemical Refinery Inspection UTS provides nondestructive inspection and testing on a variety of chemical refinery-related equipment, such as pressure vessels, evaporators, heat exchangers, bulk storage tanks and others. Our technicians are trained in the proficiency of on-stream inspections of high pressure and high temperature piping. On-Site Inspection Services Mobile Dark-Room for Radiography UT of Injection Points Profile Radiographs on In-Service Piping Outage or In-Service Related Inspections Issuance of Detailed Reports Pressure Vessel Inspection In such industries as pulp & paper, power generation, petrochemical, oil & gas and others where the use of pressure vessels are pervasive, UTS provides extensive nondestructive inspection and testing services in support of regularly required maintenance, repair or recertification in accordance with ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Codes. Specific Services Include, Among Others: Review of Welding Procedures and Welder Qualifications Inspection of Sub-Assemblies and Fabrications Issuance of Detailed Reports Pulp and Paper Plant Inspection UTS provides nondestructive inspection and testing on a variety of pulp & paper production related equipment, offering on-site inspection services, mobile radiography dark room capabilities, outage or in-service related inspections, sub-assembly and fabrications inspections and detailed report issuance. Specific Inspection Services are Offered for, Among Others: Pressure Vessels Continuous Digesters Batch Digesters Deareators Power & Recovery Boilers Evaporators Heat Exchangers Industrial Services Group Also Offers the Following NDT Services: Magnetic Particle Examination Liquid Penetrant Examination Radiographic Examination Ultrasonic Examination Visual Inspections Bolting Inspections Coating Inspections Welding Consultation Welding Procedures Welder Qualifications Our Industrial Services Group can mobilize to your job-site with mobile dark rooms and technicians qualified to perform the required NDT tasks.
ABOUT UTS Unified Testing Services is a regional, full service testing and consulting engineering firm that was founded in 1993. Our staff of engineers, environmental scientists, and inspectors has extensive experience in their fields of expertise. In 2008 UTS joined The TÜV Rheinland Group, which is a leading provider of technical services worldwide. Founded in 1872 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany, the Group employs more than 12,500 people in over 360 locations in 62 countries. UTS provides a variety of testing, inspection, and consultation services. Areas of expertise include a variety of destructive and nondestructive testing, inspection and consultation, as well as a diverse range of environmental and construction inspection services. These services are provided at both field and laboratory locations. UTS clients are diverse and include companies from a multitude of disciplines, including: state departments of transportation, universities, banking and real estate institutions, paper mills, steel mills, steel fabrication shops, amusement/theme parks, and state and local government agencies. The technical resources available through UTS allow the company to provide professional consultation and testing services for projects both large and small. TÜVRheinland is the world leader in independent testing and assessment services. The $1.5 billion corporation is comprised of an international network of 12,500 employees at over 360 locations in 62 countries and serves most industry sectors and markets worldwide. With North American headquarters in Newtown, Conn., TÜVRheinland has additional offices throughout North America. 325 Industrial Park Drive Woodstock, AL 35188 1-800-834-5221 1-205-938-3313 www.unifiedtesting.com United States Austin, TX Birmingham, AL Boston, MA Chicago, IL Detroit, MI Houston, TX Orlando, FL Portland, OR Raleigh, NC Rochester, NY San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA Tempe, AZ Canada Toronto Mexico Guadalajara Mexico City Monterrey UTSCAP1108