When working with pipes carrying potentially hazardous liquids or gases under extreme pressure, it is imperative the integrity of each weld is verified. Weld testing not only minimizes the risks of leaks but also helps extend the life of your equipment. It also, and most importantly, protects the lives of your clients and staff.

ITS provides on-site weld testing services utilizing the latest technology in order to offer faster, more economical and reliable testing than traditional methods.

What is Hydrostatic Weld Testing?

Hydro weld testing is commonly used to test the strength and leakages of piping systems, gas cylinders, and boilers.

This method of testing is a non-destructive way to prove the integrity of the weld. The test is performed by flooding the pipeline with demineralized water. In the past, this process was executed by flooding the entire system with thousands of gallons of water. This method was not only time-consuming but also a costly and logistical nightmare for disposal.

Our new testing method streamlines the process without impacting results. We are able to test a 40in flange with 2 gallons of water as opposed to thousands of gallons of water.

 

Isolation Plugs Save Time and Money

At ITS, we engineer and implement custom isolations plugs as an alternative to filling the entire system to test welds.  Isolation plugs create a chamber around the weld in order to flood only that chamber for testing.
 
Furthermore, we create positive pressure between the plugs and monitor back pressure throughout the testing to promote safety.
 
Benefits of isolation plugs:
 
● Reduces test time and test media
● Quicker and safer method for isolating a hot work area
● Monitors and vents back pressure
● Ensures operational safety
● Minimizes risk of a blowout
● Mitigates extra costs of additional safety features for full cleanout
 
 

Why Trust ITS for Weld Testing?

We are so much more than a proven heat treat company. We are trusted by industry leaders and employ industry veterans. Collectively, we have decades of field machining and weld testing experience.
 
Our mission is to help clients reduce downtime by providing the highest level of customer service. We take pride in our work and continually hone our skills to exceed your expectations.
 
Other Specialty Services Include:
 
● Field machining
● Control bolting
● Tensioning
● Cold cutting
 
 
 

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