Non-destructive testing

Training and further education (ZfP)

As a member of TÜV Saarland Group, VECTOR TUB GmbH offers NDT training courses at three qualification levels. So far, several thousand participants have attended and successfully completed the numerous events. The testing procedures of the DIN EN ISO 9712 standard are an essential part of the training. In addition, courses are offered for special topics, such as digital radiology, phased array, ToFD and infrared thermography.

In Hattingen, training participants will find one of the most modern TÜV training centres in Europe, offering participants ideal training conditions.

Personnel certification (ZfP)

SECTOR Cert – a company of the TÜV Saarland Group
With locations in Germany, the USA, Europe and Asia, SECTOR Cert GmbH has an extensive international network for personnel qualification and certification. The accredited programmes meet the requirements of personnel certification in accordance with the standards DIN EN ISO 9712, DIN ISO 18436, DIN EN ISO 9972, the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU and the ASME B&PV Code for employer certification in accordance with SNT-TC-1A and ANSI/ASNT CP-189.

Testing services (NDT)

With its companies SG Qualitätssicherung GmbH and ZWP Anlagenrevision GmbH, TÜV Saarland offers testing services in the classic methods of radiographic testing (RT), ultrasonic testing (UT), magnetic particle testing (MT), dye penetrant testing (PT), visual inspection (VT), eddy current testing (ET), leak testing (LT) and mobile hardness testing (HT). In addition, TÜV Saarland is continuously developing new, innovative testing methods in co-operation with various research institutes, which are mainly used in industrial environments, e.g. for pipeline testing, and for infrastructure facilities, such as mast testing.

These are e.g:

• LIMAtest: The ultrasonic testing method for lighting columns (LIMA) is accredited as non-destructive in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025. The mast is not damaged and is not subjected to any mechanical stress. The procedure recognises any damage immediately. The test result contains a binding assessment of the lighting columns’ stability for up to 20 calendar years without the need for retesting. The operator of the masts is therefore able to draw up precise maintenance plans and calculate the maintenance costs over the years.
• HOMAtest: The HOMAtest (wood mast test) is based on the principle of drilling resistance measurement. With this precise method, structures, internal defects or residual wall thicknesses of trees and timbers can be determined anywhere and without great effort. The method is ideal for testing playgrounds, wooden poles, bridges and pile constructions.
• CORRfinder: This computer-aided method is ideal for the non-destructive testing of pipelines and all types of masts. The measurement is automatically analysed and displayed in the form of a scan. Within a few minutes, the inspector has an overview of the condition of the test object, regardless of its surface geometry. Without having to completely expose a pipe, corroded areas can be localised at a distance of up to 25 m (50 m in two directions) and their influence on functionality or durability can be assessed.