Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Testing materials without damaging them. Ensuring integrity, quality, and safety.
What Is Non-Destructive Testing?
Clearscope provides professional Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) services to clients across Ireland and internationally, helping manufacturers, fabricators, and asset owners verify the integrity of their materials and structures without causing damage.
NDT is an essential inspection process used to detect defects and assess condition while keeping components fully operational. Whether it's weld inspection during fabrication, corrosion assessment on ageing assets, or validation of safety-critical components, NDT plays a vital role in ensuring performance, safety, and compliance.
The risks of inadequate or poorly specified NDT are significant. Undetected weld defects can lead to structural failure, missed corrosion can result in pressure vessel rupture, and hidden flaws in pipelines may cause leaks and environmental damage. Identifying these issues early is critical — reducing risk, avoiding costly failures, and protecting both people and reputation.
Our inspectors are highly experienced and both CSWIP and PCN qualified, delivering reliable, standards-driven inspection services across a wide range of industries. We ensure the correct NDT method is selected for each application, providing accurate and meaningful results every time.
Conventional NDT Methods
The five foundational inspection techniques used across all industries.
Visual Testing
Visual inspection to evaluate surface condition and discontinuities.
Learn moreLiquid Penetrant Testing
Uses a penetrant dye to find surface-breaking defects.
Learn moreMagnetic Particle Testing
Detects surface and near-surface flaws in ferromagnetic materials using magnetic particles.
Learn moreUltrasonic Testing
High-frequency sound waves detect internal flaws and measure material thickness.
Learn moreRadiographic Testing
X-rays or gamma rays create images that reveal internal structures and defects.
Learn moreAdvanced & Specialised NDT Methods
Higher-resolution, purpose-built, and characterisation techniques for complex inspection requirements.
Eddy Current Testing
Detects surface and near-surface flaws using electromagnetic induction.
Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing
Advanced UT technique for higher resolution and flexibility.
Time of Flight Diffraction
Uses diffraction of ultrasonic waves for accurate flaw sizing.
Acoustic Emission Testing
Detects transient elastic waves from active defects under stress.
Leak Testing
Detects leaks in pressure systems using air, gas, vacuum or liquid methods.
Magnetic Flux Leakage
Detects corrosion and defects in ferromagnetic materials.
Infrared Thermography
Uses heat patterns to identify subsurface anomalies.
Shearography
Laser-based technique for detecting subsurface strain and defects.
Radiographic Film Interpretation
Expert analysis of radiographs to identify and evaluate flaws.
Positive Material Identification
Verifies material composition using portable analytical tools.
How Clearscope Helps
What we deliver — specific, practical, and built to hold up under audit.
Method Selection
We assess your application, material, and code requirements to specify the right NDT method — no over-testing, no gaps in coverage.
Certified Technicians
All inspections carried out by PCN/ASNT-certified technicians qualified to the required level for the method and sector.
On-Site & Workshop Testing
Portable equipment and experienced technicians deployed to your fabrication shop, construction site, or operating facility.
Reporting to Code
Full inspection reports documented to the applicable standard — ISO, EN, ASME — with traceable results ready for audit or client submission.
Programme Integration
NDT coordinated with your welding inspection, coating inspection, and quality management programmes for seamless coverage.
Need NDT services?
Talk to our PCN/ASNT-certified technicians about your inspection requirements.