Non-Destructive Testing is a procedure which covers the inspection and/or testing of any material, component or assembly by means which do not affect its ultimate serviceability.

Non-Destructive Testing Procedures are those means appropriate to establish and/or verify and control structural integrity of mechanical products.

The scope of Non-Destructive Testing covers the following fields:
a) Design, safety and reliability engineering
b) Quality control and product specifications
c) Condition monitoring and maintenance
d) Industrial Standards

Test Methods

The following test methods can be supplied:
ACFM Inspection
Eddy Current Inspection
Ultrasonic Inspection
Magnetic Particle Inspection
Visual Inspection
Impact-Echo Evaluation of Concrete and Masonry

“Rope Access Engineering” is a form of work positioning, initially developed from techniques used in climbing and caving. Over the past fifteen years industrial rope access has developed into a recognised industry with an exemplary safety record, regularly used in: - oil rigs and refineries, power stations, chemical plants, shipyards and civil engineering to name but a few.

Rope access can be used in the following areas: -

* Inspection and Testing: safety surveys, structural surveys and non-destructive testing.
* Maintenance and Repair: welding, electrical, general fabrication, concrete repairs, attaching fixings,
* Cleaning and Painting: jet spraying, grit blasting, spray and hand painting and general cleaning.
* Civil Engineering: rock anchorage, meshing, concrete spraying and pointing.
* Rescue/Safety: in conjunction with vessel and confined space entry.

The benefits of rope access include: -

• Can generate considerable savings.
• Quick installation and dismantling of access systems.
• Minimal disruption.
• Technicians carry out both access and work to be undertaken.
• Small self-contained teams.
• Safe and tried technique.
• Ability to gain access to areas which would otherwise be difficult/impossible and expensive.

The above list of applications is not exhaustive and we are constantly looking for new
areas and applications for which the rope access engineering technique may be safely applied.
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In addition to inspection and testing service, Achilles Applied Technology Ltd offers the following management and consultancy services: -

Project Management and Support

In support of access solutions, Achilles can offer management of multi-disciplined projects from initial planning through to completion.
Projects involving electrical and mechanical installation, maintenance and repair, industrial cleaning, blasting and painting can all be supported and managed.

Consultancy

Covering a wide range of inspection solutions, both topside and sub-sea, Achilles can provide technical assistance in testing and inspection, including identifying the most suitable inspection techniques, writing of inspection procedures, applying inspection techniques, reporting procedures and final written reports.
Achilles are also able to offer consultancy services as part of our access solutions capability to allow safe access and egress at height, in confined spaces or sub-sea.

CLIENTS REPRESENTATIVE

As part of a Quality Control (QC) or Quality Assurance (QA) Procedure, Achilles can assist in the monitoring of third parties as an independent representative, ensuring the best interests of our client at all times. Or by using our own in-house inspection procedures Achilles can act as a cross-checker to confirm previous inspection work has been carried out to an agreed standard.