Thickness Measurement Location (TML) and Ultrasonic Testing (UT) labels are essential for identifying inspection points in various nondestructive testing (NDT) applications.
Material and Coating:
Material: 3.5 mil matte silver mylar polyester.
Coating: 1.0 mil UV laminate. This coating resists degradation from scuffing, chemicals, moisture, and wide temperature fluctuations.
Adhesive Properties:
Type: High-performance acrylic adhesive.
Features: Provides excellent bonding to metals, HSE plastics, and a variety of painted and textured surfaces.
It also has low-leachable chloride, fluoride, and sulfur, which is important for preventing contamination.
Temperature Resistance:
Continuous Temperature Range: -40°F (-40°C) to 300°F (149°C).
Minimum Application Temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Label Variants and Warnings:
Labels come with various inscriptions such as “DO NOT REMOVE, NDT Inspection Point,” “TML Location, Do Not Remove,” and “UT Location, Do Not Paint.”
These warnings ensure proper handling and identification of the inspection points.
These specifications ensure that TML and UT labels are durable and effective in harsh environments, making them suitable for various industrial applications such as in petroleum refining, chemical processing, and power generation.
For those fleeing the monotony of the nine-to-five job, NDT certification may be the key to freedom.
Flexibility and variety are pillars of the nondestructive testing field. This is mainly due to the wide variety of industries that are supported by nondestructive testing.
Nondestructive testing is typically used in circumstances in which the assets under inspection are too expensive or sensitive for rigorous testing that risks damaging the instrument.
Whether it is infrastructure, renewable energy, transportation, and countless fields in between, nondestructive testing is great for a career transition because each job feels like a new experience.
Every technician can incorporate as much or as little variety as they choose, depending on which particular job they are assigned for the day.
Especially if monotony was the catalyst for a new job search, a career in nondestructive testing is an excellent choice.
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) evaluates the properties of materials, components, or systems without causing damage. NDT Inspection Plugs (Seals / Ports) ensure the safety, reliability, and longevity of equipment and structures while allowing continuous monitoring.
1. Access Point for Inspection: The plug provides an access point for technicians to perform various NDT procedures. Depending on the type of test being conducted, this might involve inserting probes, sensors, or other equipment through the plug.
2. Seal and Insulate: Once inspections are done, the plug can be closed to maintain the integrity of the system or structure it’s installed on. This often means it needs to have properties such as resistance to high temperatures, certain chemicals, or pressure to ensure the system remains safe and functional.
3. Repeated Use: A key feature of NDT inspection plugs is that they can be opened and closed multiple times.
This allows for regular inspections over the lifespan of a structure or piece of equipment without the need to create new access points each time.
4. Minimize Heat Loss: In thermal systems or those with insulation, an NDT inspection plug can be designed to minimize heat loss.
After the inspection is done, the plug is replaced, ensuring that the insulation’s efficiency isn’t compromised.
5. Safety: The plug should be designed to ensure the safety of the technicians. This might involve features that prevent accidental opening or ensuring that, when opened, there aren’t risks associated with sudden releases of pressure or exposure to harmful substances.
Nondestructive testing (NDT), also known as nondestructive evaluation (NDE) and nondestructive inspection (NDI) blends quality assurance and materials science.
NDT is used to inspect and evaluate materials, components, or assemblies without destroying their serviceability.
Through a set of test methods, skilled technicians identify cracks, voids, inclusions, and weld discontinuities, as well as identify misassembled subcomponents.
