Nondestructive
inspection is an integral part of pipe
production.
The table below lists the various types of nondestructive
inspection equipment for the purpose of reliable pipe
quality.
Application |
Inspection Method |
Name of Equipment |
Number of units |
Location |
UOE |
Ultrasonic inspection |
Plate UST |
1 |
Fukuyama |
1 |
Kurashiki |
1 |
Keihin |
Weld UST |
3 |
Fukuyama |
2 |
Chiba |
Radiographic inspection |
X-Ray inspection facility |
3 |
Fukuyama |
1 |
Chiba |
Pipe-end X-Ray inspection facility |
2 |
Fukuyama |
1 |
Chiba |
Magnetic particle inspection |
Magnetic particle inspection facility |
2 |
Fukuyama |
2 |
Chiba |
HFW |
Ultrasonic inspection |
Coil UST |
1 |
Keihin |
Weld UST |
2 |
Keihin |
3 |
Chita |
Full body UST |
2 |
Chita |
Eddy current inspection |
Eddy current tester |
1 |
Chita |
Magnetic particle inspection |
Magnetic particle inspection facility |
1 |
Chita |
Seamless |
Ultrasonic inspection |
Full body UST |
6 |
Chita |
End area UST |
1 |
Electromagnetic inspection |
Full body EMT |
5 |
Chita |
Eddy current inspection |
Full body Eddy current tester |
4 |
Chita |
Magnetic particle inspection |
Full body MPI |
3 |
Chita |
End area MPI |
3 |