Reduce risk and maintain compliance with our specialist risk management services.
We’re proud to be a leading provider of complete life cycle risk management solutions. From ensuring asset safety and legal compliance with our thorough engineering inspections to driving operational efficiency with our specialist non-destructive testing services, (and much more in between), we’re proud of the long-lasting partnerships we have formed with our customers over the last 160 years, based on the value of our solutions.
Ferrite Testing
Ensuring material integrity for duplex and super duplex materials
Ferrite testing is a non-destructive method used to ensure the integrity of duplex and super duplex materials that are exposed to extreme temperatures and mechanical stresses. Through evaluating ferrite content accurately, we can ensure that materials are durable, resistant to corrosion, and support crack prevention.
Analysing ferrite content for welding and piping products
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.
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 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 computerized reports at the time of the test. We offer 24/7 availability, ensuring that our services are accessible whenever needed.
Do you need to check the ferrite content of your materials?
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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.
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.
Why choose us?
NDT expertise
BES Group has a team of experienced and qualified NDT inspectors who can use our complete suite of NDT techniques to inspect a wide variety of equipment and assets.
Qualified service
Our team are qualified to PCN Level 3 and ASNT NDT, and adhere to the BS EN ISO 9712 standard.
Ensured safety
BES Group's service offering for this sector is here to help ensure the safety of your workers and equipment.
Hear what our customers have to say
We care about the journey we take our customers on, but it’s not our word you should be taking, see what our customers think of the service we provided!
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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.
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Global Technical Services Manager
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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.
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Senior Project Manager
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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.
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Project Operations Manager
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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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