As oil and gas markets grow so does he need for defect-free pipelines to transport products safely. NOV® Tuboscope® Line Pipe Inspection Services provide the quality assurance benefit you need in today's more severe environments. NOV® Tuboscope® continues to lead the industry in pipe inspection and identification of defective pipe prior to pipeline construction.

Our inspection systems are developed with safety, quality and productivity in mind. Capabilities include:

• Ultrasonic and electromagnetic: Truscope® AS
• Electromagnetic: Sonoscope® and Amalog®
• Ultrasonic: Truscan and Weldscan
• Wall thickness measuring: Tubogauge and Isolog
• Magnetic particle: Mobile and in-plant facility

Post Mill Inspection

We follow the API’s 5L specification standards for the manufacture of PSL 1 and PSL 2 seamless and welded steel pipes. Inspection reports include quantitative data per pipe, detailed defect reports and sequential accept or reject status.

Inspections will detect:

• Cracks
• Seams
• Laps
• Thin walls
• Gouges
• Pits
• End ovality problems
• Damaged bevels and root faces
• End area lamination issues

Weldline Inspection

A critical inspection of the Heat Affected Zone of the weld area will detect:

• Cracks
• Hook cracks
• Lack of fusion
• Lack of penetration
• Weld trim conditions

Training You Can Trust

NOV Tuboscope Level II inspectors are instructed and tested to ASNT TC-1A standards and ready to go when the call comes in.