Why PMI?

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The highest quality alloy analysis

Pipe distribution

Wherever you need answers, we will come to you

Weld Microhardness Survey

Answering your questions: no matter how small

SEM with Imaging

Scanning Electron Microscope for ultra-microscopic imaging

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What you need to know

According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), National Emphasis Program (NEP), and the American Petroleum Institute (API) PMI Testing & Inspection reduces or eliminates workplace hazards associated with catastrophic release of highly hazardous chemicals.

Studies show that in Petrochemical & Refinery facilities almost half of the largest losses are a direct result of failures in piping systems. Relying on spot checks is unacceptable in today’s litigation prone environments. The potential impact to the overall safety of employees and the bottom line to companies is significant. For critical components, 100% PMI has been the best practice. Guidance of doing PMI had been written in various industrial standards, such as API RP-571, API RP-578 and API RP 939-C. PMI Testing also ensures traceability of components from manufacturing process to final assembly. 

PMI

PMI is an industry acronym for a process known as positive material identification

Alloy Analysis

Alloy analysis is the determination of elemental composition of customer samples and the subsequent reporting of the results.

Liability

In today’s litigation-prone environment PMI has become a liability-driven issue for many organizations.

Accurate

Indisputable accuracy regarding your metallurgical needs is essential. The potential negative impact to your bottom line is significant.

Qualified

We are a certified laboratory (ILAP) and have been ISO 9000 since 1999.

A few instances where our analysis saved entire projects: 

Stamped as SS 304L, actually 316
Labeled as WCB, actually SS 304
Stamped as SS 316, Actually 304
Labelled as A194 Grade 4L, actually Grade 7