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TECHNICAL INSPECTION
NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT )
The use of load handling and lifting equipment requires strict safety and reliability standards in order to prevent accidents and financial losses. Non-destructive testing (NDT) methods are used to evaluate the characteristics of materials and components without causing damage or permanent changes to their integrity. Among the main NDT methods used in the inspection of lifting and handling equipment, we highlight: Magnetic Particle Inspection: Uses magnetization of the material to detect surface discontinuities, such as cracks and inclusions.
EXAMPLES OF POSITIVE MICROCRACKS:
Ultrasound: Uses high-frequency sound waves to detect discontinuities in materials, such as cracks, porosity, or internal discontinuities.
Penetrant Testing (surface cracks only): This method involves applying a penetrant liquid to the surface of the material being inspected. The liquid penetrates surface discontinuities and, after removing the excess, a developer is applied to reveal the defects.
Technical inspection is essential to ensure that lifting equipment complies with safety standards and regulations, such as the Regulatory Standards (NRs) established by the Ministry of Labor. These standards define minimum safety requirements for equipment, ensuring worker safety and the integrity of the loads being handled.
Inspections can be carried out periodically as part of a preventive maintenance program or on an as-needed basis when issues are identified. In all cases, inspections must be performed by qualified professionals to ensure accurate and reliable assessments of the equipment
