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Structural Steel Inspection Surrey BC

Structural Steel Inspection Surrey BC

Qualitest Canada provides Structural Steel Inspection Surrey BC through it’s highly qualified CWB Level 2 / Level 3 inspectors. The service area includes Surrey,  Vancouver, Langley, Richmond, Delta, Burnaby, Victoria, Kitimat, Dawson Creek, Kelowna, Kamloops, Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, Peace River, Grande Prairie, Fort McMurray, Regina, Saskatoon etc…

Qualitest Canada’s inspectors have completed structural steel inspection projects in the past including industrial, institutional and commercial sectors. We take care of your structural steel inspection at any stage you need our service. Our inspectors will visit to your project site and perform the steel structural inspection as per the project requirements.

We can provide full range structural steel inspections including visual weld inspection, magnetic particle testing, ultrasonic weld testing, lamination scans, hardness testing and bolt torque testing at the fabrication shop or in the field at the job site. In the past, we have performed full Quality Control inspection programs on offshore drilling platforms and onshore large structural steel projects such the installation of huge structural steel components at various commercial and industrial projects in lower mainland, BC. As we have many years in the structural steel inspection and testing business, we guarantee you with the experience and knowledge you are looking for. We offer a “One-Stop” testing and Inspection service that is second to none.

  • Reviewing the blue prints and IFC drawings
  • Bolt Tension Verification
  • Column verification for verticality (plumbness)
  • Verification of Column to beam connections
  • Joists and bridges verification
  • Metal deck installation inspection
  • Rebar inspection
  • Field Erection Welding Inspection and Testing
  • Interpreting Applicable Codes and Standards
  • Non-Destructive Testing
  • Verification of Welders and Welding operators
  • Verification of Welding Procedures and WPDS
  • Fabrication Shop Welding Inspection and Testing

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Alberta: 702 – 23rd Ave Nisku, AB, T9E 7Y6, Canada, (780) 851-2020

BC: 112, 13085 115Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 0C3, Canada, (778) 381-7376

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Metallurgical and Mechanical Testing Services in Vancouver BC Area

Metallurgical and Mechanical Testing Services in Vancouver BC Area

Qualitest Canada has started its second material testing facility in Surrey, BC where the clients can get various metallurgical and mechanical testing services for their projects. Qualitest Canada covers the entire BC including Vancouver, Richmond, Delta, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Langley, Port Moody, Victoria, Duncan, and Nanaimo from its Surrey testing facility.

Qualitest Canada provides various metallurgical and mechanical testing services including the following:

  • Tensile Tests
  • Elevated Temperature Tensile Tests
  • Bolt Pull Tests
  • Compression Tests
  • Guided Bend Tests
  • Macro / Micro Analysis
  • Hardness Tests (Vickers / Rockwell / Brinell)
  • ASTM G65 Abrasive Tests
  • Charpy V Notch Tests
  • Ferrite Tests and many more other tests.

Qualitest metallurgical testing lab is fully equipped to prepare test specimens and samples for all tests. Once the testing is completed, our Engineers will prepare a detailed technical report with test results as per the client’s project requirements. Our Engineers can design specialized tests to meet the unique needs of your project. Qualitest is constantly seeking out new methods and technologies to make our services to you better, quicker, and more cost-effective.

Qualitest’s never ending commitment to its customers is strongly supported by a dedicated and enthusiastic staff. We have highly qualified professionals who have the vast experience and in depth knowledge to work on your projects. The staffs in Qualitest are fully dedicated and enthusiastic to provide you the top notch technical solution for your testing needs. At your service is an Engineering and Technical support group whose academic credentials include Post graduation in Metallurgy, Chemistry and Mechanical Engineering, plus a wide range of under-graduate degrees in Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, etc.

We provide quick turnaround, reliable results, and quality system that will be a substantial competitive advantage for your company. Dedicated to a philosophy of continuous improvement, Qualitest is constantly seeking out new methods and technologies to make our service to you better, quicker, and more cost-effective.

Please feel free to contact us for a Quote!

B.C: (778) 381-7376​

Alberta: (780) 851-2020

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HDPE Pipe Burst Testing in Vancouver BC

HDPE Pipe Burst Testing in Vancouver BC

Qualitest provides HDPE pipe Burst Testing in Vancouver BC area. Qualitest Canada has a fully equipped testing facility in Surrey, BC where your HDPE pipes will be tested as per various ASTM standards and project specifications. Our Surrey, BC facility covers the Lower Mainland, BC which includes Vancouver, Richmond, Delta, Burnaby, Abbotsford, Coquitlam, Langley, Port Moody and the islands i.e Victoria, Duncan, and Nanaimo. Some of our HDPE Pipe testing services are listed below. 

  • Burst Test
  • Tensile Test
  • Tensile Impact Test
  • Three Point Bend Test
  • Torque Test
  • Drop Impact Test

When you are planning to do multiple burst tests, then the cost will be less comparing to just one test. We recommend that you contact our Engineers before you prepare the sample for the burst test which will save your cost and time as you will get a great suggestions and technical clarification from them. 

Because we do everything in-house, our turn out time will be normally 2 to 7 business days. We can also work during the weekends or holidays when there will be requirement. There may be a small price changes for the weekend or holidays work. 

Please feel free to contact us for burst test, or any other tests for your HDPE and Plastic Pipes.  

B.C: (778) 381-7376 

Alberta: (780) 851-2020 

Email: admin@qualitests.com  

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Welding Engineering Services in Vancouver BC

Welding Engineering Services in Vancouver BC Area.

Qualitest Canada provides wide range of Welding Engineering Services in Alberta and BC. In the province of BC, we provide welding Engineering in the Lower mainland, BC which includes Vancouver, Richmond, Delta, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Langley, Port Moody and the islands i.e Victoria, Duncan and Nanaimo. Some of our services are listed below. 

  • General Welding Engineering Services
  • Weld Procedure development (WPS/PQR)
  • Reviewing old welding procedures against the current version of the codes and standard
  • Reviewing your subcontractor’s WPSs & PQR’s against of your project requirements 
  • Technical Advice to your welding projects 
  • Weld metal failure analysis 

We take care of your Welding Procedure development project from the scratch and get it done faster and economical way. As we have fully functional metal testing lab, we can perform all the required tests in-house and develop the welding procedures as earliest as possible. 

The welding Engineers in Qualitest Canada are specialists in welding procedure (WPS) design, testing, and documentation for new applications and repairs. Depending on your needs, we will design your welding procedure specification to various codes & standards including but not limited to ASME, CWB, API, CSA, AWS and various Project Specifications.

We have CWB retained Engineers and we can also audit your welding facility to maintain your firm’s CWB credentials. Feel free to contact us for any welding engineering you may need for your current or future projects.

B.C: (778) 381-7376
Alberta: (780) 851-2020

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What Qualitest Canada can do for your project ‘Mechanical Testing’ requirements in Vancouver Area?

Mechanical Testing in Vancouver

Qualitest provides Mechanical Testing in Vancouver area from its Surrey lab. Qualitest Canada has a fully equipped laboratory in Surrey, BC with highly qualified staffs who can treat your project as priority and get it done in a quicker time frame while also making it inexpensive. From our Surrey, BC laboratory, we can cover the entire Vancouver area (lower mainland) as well as the rest of the BC. 

Qualitest Canada can perform the following mechanical and chemical tests:

  • Vickers Hardness Testing
  • Rockwell Hardness Testing
  • Brinell Hardness Testing
  • Tensile Testing
  • Elevated Tensile Testing
  • Charpy V Notch Testing
  • Guided Bend Testing
  • Nick-Break Testing
  • Bolt Pull Testing
  • Torque Testing
  • ASTM G65 Abrasive Tests
  • Ferrite Tests
  • Positive Material Identification (PMI)
  • OES Chemical Analysers                                                                         

At our facilities in Surrey BC and Nisku AB, Metallic and non-metallic materials can be analyzed for chemical composition, microstructure, material properties, corrosion resistance, and environmental stability. The accurate testing allows us to make proactive recommendations to reduce risk and failure, and to help to identify manufacturing materials for longer lifecycles and safer processes. Our in-house state of the art machine shops provide quick and accurate specimen preparation for all laboratory tests. Our technical libraries contain an extensive collection of materials standards, both current and historical, for evaluating test results

Please contact us for a quote or more information! 

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What is the different between Qualitest Canada and other NDT/NDE service Provides in the Vancouver area?

Qualitest provides NDT/NDE Services in Vancouver BC. Qualitest has a fully equipped testing facility in Surrey, BC with highly qualified staffs. Qualitest Canada is covering all the NDT/NDE projects in the Vancouver area / lower mainland and other part of the BC from the Surrey, BC location. We are capable of doing conventional as well as the advanced NDT methods including but not limited to Ultrasonic testing, Phased Array Ultrasonic testing, TOFD, Tank floor scanning with MFL, Coating Thickness Measurement, ‘D’ Shore hardness testing, Field Vickers / Brinnel hardness testing, PMI, Pipeline UT, Magnetic particle testing, Liquid Penetrant testing, Ferrite testing, Visual testing etc. 

Quicker response, quality workmanship and cost effective services are our goal! We believe that these will be differentiate Qualitest Canada from other similar service provides. Please feel free to contact us for all of your NDT/NDE needs in the Vancouver / Lower mainland area and other parts of the BC.

Our highly skilled and knowledgeable engineers and certified technicians using wide range of equipment are capable to solve different NDT problems. NDE/NDT can be applied for both metallic and non-metallic (e.g. polymers and composites) materials. We perform the NDE/NDT during production, post-production or in service in accordance with the project requirements. Qualitest perform the following non-destructive tests (NDT).

Our NDT/NDE staffs are certified to CGSB / ASNT credentials. We have CWB certified Level 2 and Level 3 visual inspectors for your structural steel inspection projects or any projects has the pressure envelope like boilers, pressure vessels, piping systems etc. 

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BC: 112, 13085 115Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 0C3, Canada, (778) 381-7376

Alberta: 702 – 23rd Ave Nisku, AB, T9E 7Y6, Canada, (780) 851-2020

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Geotechnical Testing Services in Vancouver Area

Geotechncial Testing Services in Vancouver Area

Qualitest Canada provides Geotechnical Testing Services in Vancouver area. It is one of the best GeoTechnical Testing Service provider in Alberta and BC. Our GeoTechnical Testing Department can handle any size and type of project from commercial and industrial properties to government public works projects. We can provide services on a continuous or intermittent frequency. Qualitest can perform many different types of material testing than any other testing laboratory in Western Canada. Our Engineers can design specialized tests to meet the unique needs of your project.

Our Surrey BC location is now open and we are here to assist you on your current and upcoming project. We accept all sizes of the geotechnical Projects. So, please feel free to contact us!

Our services can include the materials testing as well as the Special Inspection services for compliance with the Provincial, Federal & International  Codes and standards. In addition to the GeoTechnical Engineering services, We also perform the following tasks for our clients within a short notice.

Qualitest offers a full range of geotechnical investigation services for a wide range of projects such as residential, condominium, high-rise building, commercial, industrial, oil and gas sector and transportation sectors in Western Canada’s major cities including including Edmonton, Vancouver, Calgary, Fort McMurray, Peace River, Cold Lake, Grande Prairie, Conklin, Surrey, Langley, Richmond, Delta, Burnaby, Victoria, Kitimat, Terrace, Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Kelowna, Kamloops, Red Deer, Regina, Saskatoon and Lloydminster. 

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BC: 112, 13085 115Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 0C3, Canada, (778) 381-7376

Alberta: 702 – 23rd Ave Nisku, AB, T9E 7Y6, Canada, (780) 851-2020

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ASME SA537 Class 2, API 5L X80 / CSA Z245.1 Grade 550 Plates for Sale!

API or CSA Grade plates

Qualitest has large amount of API or CSA Grade plates including API 5L X80 / CSA Z245.1 Grade 550 plates in various thickness for welding procedure (WPS /PQR) development & other purposes. If you need API 5L X80 / CSA Z245.1 Grade 550 plates, we can ship it to you on the same day or sooner the possible. If you are in Edmonton Alberta, or near by area, then you can come and pick-up the plates at any time. All the plates come with proper marking and MTR’s.

API and CSA Grade plates

Though both specifications are intended to identify pipe production details for use in pipeline fabrication, the CSA version deals with many cold-temperature concerns (where API 5L is silent). There is no monogram license requirement for pipe Manufacturer, no composite index of approved Manufacturer, no legal requirements.

In fact, the pipeline design specification (CSA Z662) allows for use of CSA Z245.1 pipe, API 5L pipe, ASTM grade pipe, etc. provided that the material properties have been determined by a professional engineer as appropriate for that service. CSA Z245.1 pipe is not listed for use in ASME BPVC or ASME B31.X piping systems, so it would need to be multi-certified or approved by the local pressure vessel authority prior to use in these applications.

Though CSA Z245.1 has its own tables for product dimensions, the table is vastly identical to that of ASME B36.10, especially as they refer to normal schedules of pipe (STD, XS, XXS, and numbered schedules). Therefore, Z245.1 pipe products are often multi-certified to similar ASTM and API 5L grades, where the requirements of all these specifications are met. Note that the Z245.1 spec requires that the pipe have metric dimensions stated (Canada formally adopted the metric system in the 1970s), though nominal pipe size and schedules are still very commonly used.We have large quantity of of ASME SA537 Class 2 plates in various thickness for welding procedure development & other purposes. If you need ASME SA537 Class 2 plates, we can ship it to you on the same day or sooner. If you are in Edmonton Alberta, or near by area, then you can come and pick-up the plates at any time. All the plates come with proper marking and MTR’s. Also, our price is very reasonable too. Also, our price is very reasonable too.

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ASTM G65 Wear Resistance Test Method for Measuring Abrasion Using the Dry Sand/Rubber Wheel Apparatus

ASTM G65 Wear Resistance Test in Edmonton Alberta

Qualitest provides ASTM G65 Wear Resistance Test in Edmonton Alberta. Qualitest Canada Ltd has a latest high technology testing equipment which performs ASTM G65 Abrasion tests on the various samples. We have the special Ottawa silica sand for this test purpose and we can provide you the fastest turnaround with the MOST accurate results.

The ASTM G65 test simulates sliding abrasion conditions under moderate pressure, using dry sand metered between a rubber wheel and a block coupon of the material being evaluated. The test allows comparison of wear-resistant materials by their volume loss in cubic millimeters, with materials of higher wear resistance showing lower volume loss.

This test is one of the major requirements for Oilsands, Mining other related industries. 

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Alberta: 702 – 23rd Ave Nisku, AB, T9E 7Y6, Canada, (780) 851-2020

BC: 112, 13085 115Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 0C3, Canada, (778) 381-7376

 

Other mechanical and Metallurgical tests by Qualitest

Qualitest Canada is the #1 Metallurgical Testing facility in Nisku Edmonton Alberta and Surrey BC. These facilities consist a wide range of testing equipment for evaluating the mechanical properties for ferrous alloys, non-ferrous alloys, composites and ceramics. Our specialties in Materials Science will provide fast and reliable responds to your needs regarding the qualification of your products. For obtaining accurate results you can bring the test sample and we prepare the test specimens for various mechanical tests based on your specifications and the requirements of any specific standards like ASTM. Qualitest offers a broad range of material testing as described in the below:

  • Tensile Testing at Ambient and Elevated Temperatures
  • Compression Testing
  • Guided Bend Tests
  • Hardness Tests Including Brinell, Rockwell and Vickers
  • Charpy V-notch (CVN) Impact Test
  • Low Temperature Testing
  • Toughness Impact Test
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Failure Assessment and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Micro-structure and Macro-structure Examination
  • Positive Material Identification (PMI)
  • Other Mechanical Testing

 Metallurgical Verification Capabilities

  • Chemical Analysis – instrumental and classical wet chemistry
  • Mechanical Testing – wide-range of tests to measure material strength, ductility, hardness, and more
  • Fracture Mechanics – fatigue crack growth and fracture toughness
  • Metallurgical Examination – microscopic, macroscopic and micro-hardness examinations
  • Corrosion Testing – accelerated intergranular corrosion, salt spray, humidity, passivation and more
  • Nondestructive Testing – ultrasonic, hydrostatic pressure, X-ray, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant
  • Specimen Preparation – in-house Machine Shop We offer testing to help you through all your day-to-day and unexpected needs.

 

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Performing Burst test as per the ASTM D1599

Burst test as per the ASTM D1599

Qualitest can perform burst test as per the ASTM D1599 specification. Our Engineers are fully aware of Burst test of HDPE, Plastic Pipes, Tubing and Fittings. We are fully equipped and capable to make custom equipment / tool when required. We always maintain the top notch HSE standard while performing burst test.

Our testing facility in Nisku, Alberta is easy accessible from Highway 2 and from the Edmonton International Airport. So, any one from job sites in Western Canada can easily send their coupons to our facility for the burst test.

When you are planning to do multiple burst tests, then the cost will be less comparing to just one test. We recommend that, contact our Engineers before you prepare the sample for the burst test which will save your cost and time as you will get a great suggestions and technical clarifications from them.

Because we do everything in-house, our turnout time will be normally 2 to 5 business days. We can also work during the weekends or holidays when there will be requirement. There may be a small price changes for the weekend or holidays work.

HDPE pipe is a type of flexible plastic pipe being used for fluid and gas transfer and is often used to replace ageing concrete or steel mains pipelines. HDPE pipes are made from the thermoplastic HDPE (high-density polyethylene), its high level of impermeability and strong molecular bond make it suitable for high pressure pipelines. HDPE pipes are being used in various applications such as water mains, gas mains, sewer mains, slurry transfer lines, rural irrigation, fire system supply lines, storm water, and drainage pipes.

Qualitest Canada performs various destructive and Non-destructive tests on HDPE pipes. Qualitest Canada has highly experienced professionals who have vast knowledge about the HDPE pipes testing.

Contact us for burst test, or any other tests for your HDPE, Plastic Pipes, Tubing and Fittings. Please contact us for a Quote admin@qualitests.com

B.C: (778) 381-7376

Alberta: (780) 851-2020