A pressure vessel commissioned without proper radiographic inspection can carry internal defects – porosity, slag inclusions, incomplete penetration – that are invisible to the eye but catastrophic under load. When that vessel fails during operation, you are looking at unplanned shutdown costs, AIA enforcement action, potential OHSA criminal liability, and possible fatalities.
The Pressure Equipment Regulations (Government Notice R734) are unambiguous: Category II and above pressure equipment requires AIA-verified NDE as part of the SANS 347 conformity assessment process. Without a proper RT record, your equipment cannot legally be commissioned or operated.
Glospech's radiographic inspection service eliminates that risk – on your site, on your schedule, with documentation your AIA will accept first time.
On-Site Gamma Ray (Ir-192)
Panoramic 360° single-shot pipe weld exposure
No power supply required – ideal for shutdown and turnaround environments
Working range: 12–63mm steel
Code: ASME Section V Article 2 / ISO 17636
In-House X-Ray Bay, Duncanville Facility
Superior image quality for sections below 12mm
Controlled environment – consistent results, no weather delays
No radiation exclusion zone when switched off – inherently safer than isotope transport
Digital radiography capability for faster reporting and electronic archiving
Ideal for fabrication shops and component manufacturers in the Vaal Triangle
Defects detected
Porosity · Slag inclusions · Gas pockets · Incomplete penetration · Lack of fusion · Shrinkage cavities · Cold laps
Applicable codes
ASME Section V Art. 2 · ASME Section VIII Div.1 UW-51 · AWS D1.1 · API 1104 · ISO 17636
What is the difference between gamma ray and X-ray radiographic testing?
When is radiographic testing required by ASME and SANS 347?
What certifications do your RT technicians hold?
Can you perform radiographic testing during a live plant shutdown?
What documentation do you provide for AIA conformity assessment?
How quickly can you mobilise to Secunda or Mpumalanga?
What is your B-BBEE level and can you provide a certificate?
