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RAIL RADIOGRAPHY • NDT • WELD INSPECTION

DETECTING THE UNSEEN

South Africa's specialist rail radiography and non-destructive testing company. Certified Level II & III technicians operating across all 9 provinces — 24/7.

25+Years Experience
500+Projects Completed
24/7Emergency Response
All 9Provinces Covered

Advanced NDT Solutions

Specialised inspection services ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across South Africa's rail and industrial sectors.

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Radiographic Testing (RT)

Rail focused RT using Ir-192 for thermit weld inspection.

  • Computed Radiography
  • Mobile Darkrooms
  • On-site Development
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Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

Internal flaw detection and thickness measurement via PAUT/TOFD.

  • High-frequency sound
  • Phased Array
  • Accurate Depth
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Magnetic Particle (MT)

Surface defect detection using magnetic fields on rail heads.

  • Wet Fluorescent
  • Crack Detection
  • Ferrous Materials
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Dye Penetrant (PT)

Liquid testing for surface-breaking defects in non-porous joints.

  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Visible Methods
  • Quick Diagnostics
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Visual Inspection (VT)

Expert systematic visual examination using borescope & digital docs.

  • Geometry Checks
  • Borescope RVI
  • Photo Records
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Weld Certification

Comprehensive Assessment and Certificate of Conformance issuance.

  • PRASA/TFR format
  • Classification C1-C3
  • Standard Compliant
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NDT Training & Certification Support

SNT-TC-1A Level I & II preparation

Technical Consultation

Audit support & compliance planning

Certified. Precise. Trusted.

Certified NDT technicians — SNT-TC-1A Level II & III

Specialisation in rail infrastructure safety (thermit welds, track inspection)

Compliance with SANS, AREMA, ISO, and international NDT standards

Modern digital radiography with cloud-based reporting

Rapid reporting and direct client communication

Competitive pricing with guaranteed accuracy

B-BBEE Level 1 compliant

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DEPT ENERGY
OHSA COMPLIANT
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Client Collaboration

Working alongside Transnet Capital Projects

Atmospheric rail field worker
0Safety Incidents (24 mo.)
99.8%Detection Accuracy
4hrsEmergency Response
100%Client Satisfaction

Sectors We Serve

Railway
Manufacturing
Oil & Gas
Construction
Power Gen
Engineering

Nationwide Coverage

Operating All 9 Provinces From Our KwaZulu-Natal Headquarters.

KwaZulu-Natal
Gauteng
Limpopo
Western Cape
Eastern Cape
Northern Cape
Free State
North West
Mpumalanga
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Field Operations

Real inspections. Real results. Delivered across South Africa's rail network.

Railway Track Inspection
Active Operations

Railway Track Inspection

RadiographyTrack Inspection
Rail Weld Assessment
Nationwide

Rail Weld Assessment

Thermit Weld RTNDT Services
Field NDT Operations
Ongoing

Field NDT Operations

Certified TechniciansRail Safety

READY TO DISCUSS YOUR NDT REQUIREMENTS?

Our expert team is available 24/7 for emergency response and project planning.

21 Harvey Street, Umkomaas 4170

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

+27 81 391 3019 (Mobile)

+27 39-973-0029 (Office)

info@mpiaserv.co.za

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