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Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) Testing of Elevator Steel Cable (Video)

WINS introduces novel Wireless Sensor Monitoring Solution for Bridges, Pipelines and Other Assets.

RVI underground storage tank (UST) inspection (VIDEO)

President Tom Hay presents at Acoustic Emission Working Group (AEWG-54) meeting in Baltimore, MD, May 2012

President Tom Hay delivers talk on NDT Applied to Bridge Inspection at Association for Bridge Construction & Design (ABCD) in Batavia, NY, April 2012

New remote visual inspection (RVI) capability - Video

DOT special permit approval for Acoustic Emission Retesting of 107A tubes

New pipeline inspection technology for Splashtron coated pipes

2013 NDT Training Course Calendar

View a presentation on the Principles and applications of long range ultrasound

Watch video of Wireless Acoustic Emission Sensor Network for Bridge Structural Health Monitoring
Timber Pile Inspection

WavesinSolids provide inspection of timber bridge piles using state-of-the-art instruments to evaluate the quality of timber and level of wood decay present in determining whether the pile should be replaced or repaired. The inspection is used for detecting and measuring cracks, voids, cavities, and decay inside the timber piles. It is also used for estimating the percent remaining strength to determine pass/fail.

WINS' technology provides superior results compared to visual inspection, sounding, sound-and-bore, and partial excavation since it provides quantitative results on wood integrity through the cross-section of the pile.  No excavation is required since our technology acquires subsurface data from above ground level.


How it Works

  • A small drill bit penetrates the wood
  • Resistance of wood to drilling provides relative density distribution
  • Density measurements are digitally recorded for permanent record keeping
  • Inspection data are downloaded with an integrated Bluetooth wireless adapter


Benefits

  • Fast, accurate and reliable measurements save you time and costs
  • Limiting unnecessary pole replacements =  lower costs for you
  • No unnecessary damages to the pile during inspection
  • Find wood decay, rot, hollow areas and cracks




Our experienced inspectors perform efficient inspections of your timber ioles and provide timely well written reports and data. WINS inspectors have follow-up certifications in fall protection, rope access and confined space entry as well.