NDE & Quality Assurance

NDE & Quality Assurance

We work closely with our suppliers to ensure that quality of product and service remains at the very highest level, which we have come to expect and so have our customers. We offer a complete range of in-house and outsourced non-destructive testing techniques.

Liquid Penetrant Inspection

Full on-site LPI facilities for detecting surface-breaking discontinuities in all non-porous material. All technicians are qualified in accordance with both SNT-TC-1A and ISO 9712. This process can be performed in accordance with ASME V, ASTM E165 and/or European equivalents, and can also be tailored to customer requirements with separate procedures being written and approved by our onsite Level III (SNT-TC-1A).

Magnetic Particle Inspection

For ferromagnetic materials we can offer Wet-Fluorescent Magnetic Particle Testing detecting surface-breaking and slightly subsurface discontinuities in accordance with requirements. All technicians are qualified in accordance with both SNT-TC-1A and ISO 9712.

Radiography & Ultrasonic Testing

Brafe operates with partnered testing houses, such as Aerotech NDT, to provide Radiography and Ultrasonic Testing to customer requirements. The utilisation of a broad scope of RT technology including Betatron, Iridium 192 & Cobalt 60 allows us to shoot up to 8” thick steel sections and select the right process for the right product.