High-Accuracy, Non-Destructive Mechanical Testing Delivered Directly On-Site
NDT Group now offers field-deployable material verification using the PLX-Portable — a cutting-edge indentation plastometry system designed for operators who need fast, accurate, and non-destructive insight into material properties.
This service delivers reliable yield and tensile strength measurements from the field with minimal surface preparation, short test times, and immediate results. It eliminates the need for destructive sampling and lab delays, giving pipeline operators the confidence to make data-driven decisions on the spot.
Our certified technicians use a guided workflow supported by a physics-based simulation engine to ensure the highest level of precision, consistency, and traceability in every test. Whether you are validating aging materials, complying with regulations, or responding to integrity threats, this service brings the certainty of lab-grade testing to your field operations.
BENEFITS
- Non-Destructive: No cutting or removing pipe sections.
- Fast Turnaround: Mega Rule-compliant tests completed in ~90 minutes (including prep)
- Instant Results: Final data available immediately after testing
- Market-Leading Accuracy: Proven to offer the highest accuracy in PRCI-led validation
- Physics-Based Testing: Delivers true material properties, not estimates
- Vibration Resistant: Performs reliably even in high-vibration field conditions
- No Automatic Derate: High confidence results mean fewer unnecessary pipe downgrades
- Certified Technicians: Fully trained and certified under the Plastometrex Certified User Program
APPLICATIONS
- Integrity digs and ILI feature verification
- Aging or undocumented material assessment
- Compliance-driven testing (e.g. Mega Rule)
- Fitness-for-service evaluations
- Fabrication QA/QC
- High-vibration environments where other systems fall short
