MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION
CADON WEST AFRICA LTD uses this method to detect the presence of surface-breaking discontinuities (cracks). It’s carried out on ferromagnetic materials only. The application is done in either in dry or wet form. The test is carried out with an AC Yoke or DC Yoke (Magnet) with the application of either florescent or contrast medium and black magnetic link.
LIQUID PENETRANT INSPECTION
Also known as Dye Penetrant Inspection (DPI) or Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI); it is a method that is used by CADON WEST AFRICA LTD to reveal surface-breaking flaws by bleed-out of a colored or fluorescent dye from the flaw.
ULTRASONIC TESTING (WALL THICKNESS MEASUREMENT & FLAW DETECTOR)
CADON WEST AFRICA LTD carries out such services in checking the wall thickness of materials i.e. pipes and plates. This method is commonly used for areas suspected to be corroded or where access is limited to the other side of the materials. also, it is used to detect flaws in a material i.e. lamination in plating, cracks, welding defects, porosity, lack of fusion, etc. it’s now a common method used as an alternative for radiographic inspection.