Non-Destructive Testing

Ferrite Testing

Ferrite Testing ensures the integrity of duplex and super duplex materials under extreme conditions by accurately evaluating ferrite content for durability, corrosion resistance, and crack prevention.

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What is Ferrite Testing?

Materials that have undergone heat treatment processes may experience a drop in ferrite levels below certain percentages.

This can indicate incorrect heat treatment or the presence of third phases in the material, which can be detrimental to the in-service life of duplex and super duplex materials.

Achieving the right balance of ferrite content helps industries such as construction, automotive, and aerospace enhance the longevity and performance of their products, which improves safety, reliability, and minimises the need for costly replacements and repairs.

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Key benefits

Prevent costly failures

Ferrite Testing helps to reduce costs associated with material failures, rework, and downtime by ensuring the integrity of materials before they are put into service.

Quality control

Maintain consistent quality in production by verifying that your materials meet specified standards and requirements.

Regulatory compliance

Ensures compliance with industry standards and specifications, which is essential for certifications and approvals.

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The industry requires competence to be demonstrated, typically through UKAS accreditation, which is a prerequisite for many major clients. BES is type A accredited, which is preferred, they can provide highly objective opinions.

Customer

Senior Project Manager

We have been with BES for the past 5 years and don’t plan on switching providers. They are very flexible with their services and are able to bring the best inspectors who can deal with on the ground challenges and build real relationships with clients.

Customer

Global Technical Services Manager

The BES inspectors are way more technically competent and diligent compared to other providers. BES definitely stands out due to their strong technical competence and strong back office support.

Customer

Project Operations Manager

BES is a really disruptive force in the market, they are able to provide a variety of necessary services to their customers and none of the other big players are able to provide that breadth of services.

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Our testing methods ensure that ferrite readings are accurate and truly representative of the samples.

Proper surface preparation is crucial for result accuracy; the surface must be free from contaminants and be positioned reasonably flat to allow good contact.

We carry out on-site Ferrite Testing across the UK.

We conduct Ferrite Testing on welding and piping products using our portable, handheld Fischer Feritscope MP30E-S ferrite testers.

Our technicians, who are dual-qualified in PCN/ASNT, are available throughout the UK to conduct Ferrite Testing on-site, providing instant results and computerised reports at the time of the test.

We offer 24/7 availability, ensuring that our services are accessible whenever needed.