Dye Penetrant Inspection (PT)

Reveal the unseen with Dye Penetrant Inspection — a fast, reliable, and cost-effective method to detect even the smallest surface flaws. From hairline cracks to porosity, our advanced testing ensures your assets remain safe, compliant, and performing at their best.
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What Services We Provide

Dye Penetrant Testing (PT) is a non-destructive testing method used to identify surface breaking defects in non porous materials. At Qualiss, we employ advanced PT techniques to ensure the integrity and safety of your assets.

Key Benefits:

  • High sensitivity to surface-breaking defects.

  • Cost-effective and straightforward application.

  • Suitable for a wide range of materials and geometries.

  • Quick turnaround with minimal downtime.

Key Benefits:
  • High sensitivity to surface-breaking defects.

  • Cost-effective and straightforward application.

  • Suitable for a wide range of materials and geometries.

  • Quick turnaround with minimal downtime.

Applications
  • Marine structures (e.g., hulls, masts, rigging)

  • Industrial equipment and machinery

  • Pressure vessels and pipelines

  • Aerospace components

Our Process
  • Step 1: Surface Preparation – Cleaning the test area to remove contaminants.

  • Step 2: Application of Penetrant – Applying a visible or fluorescent dye to the surface.

  • Step 3: Excess Penetrant Removal – Removing the excess dye to reveal any defects.

  • Step 4: Developer Application – Applying a developer to draw out the penetrant from any defects.

  • Step 5: Inspection – Examining the surface under appropriate lighting conditions.

Limitations
    • Only works on surface-breaking flaws.

    • Surface must be clean and free from coatings.

    • Best suited for non-porous materials.

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Ready to book Your NDT Testing in Brisbane or across Australia?

Contact Qualiss today for fast & reliable inspections.