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EXPERTS IN NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING


SERVING THE AUSTRALASIAN OIL & GAS INDUSTRY

Independent NDT performs maintenance inspections for New Zealand drilling
operators performing non destructive testing (NDT) inspections on all equipment
from the crown to the drill bit.

All of Independent’s inspectors are trained on the job, through the company’s
training scheme, and are then sent to the International Pipe Inspectors
Association of Houston, Texas, USA, for the relevant inspection examinations.

Independent NDT Limited has their purpose built inspection facility at 9 Swans
Road, Bell Block, Taranaki. This allows for all weather indoor inspections and
the ability to work around the clock to meet customer requirements and time
frames when required.

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OUR SERVICES


INDEPENDENT NDT LIMITED PERFORMS NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING INCLUDING:

 * Magnetic particle inspection (MT) for ferrous equipment, and
 * Liquid penetrant inspections (PT) for non-magnetic equipment
 * Of end area connections
 * Thread profile gauging and visual end area
 * UT connection inspection of both ferrous and non ferrous tools (to what is
   commonly referred to as an “API inspection”)

Further to this, dimensional checks are made for compliance to API Specification
7, for new rotary shouldered threaded connections, and also compliance to the
used criteria for drill pipe and bottom hole assembly (BHA) such as T. H. Hill,
Drill Stem 1, commonly referred to as T. H. Hill, DS-1.

Independent NDT Limited can inspect drill pipe, full length, using the
Electronic Magnetic Induction method (EMI, buggy run) and critical areas with
the latest Ultrasonic end area wheel to the following recommended procedure of
API RP7G-2 and or to a T. H. Hill DS-1, drill pipe inspection category 5, if
required, which encompasses the dimensional check of rotary shouldered
connections, ultrasonic (UT) wall thickness measuring, EMI, MT inspections of
the tubular outside diameter and connections, UTEA in compliance with that
procedure.

> “…We added the techsonic EZ II Ultrasonic end area wheel toperform category 5
> inspections making Independent the only company in New Zealand able to perform
> this inspection”

During 2008 Independent NDT Limited purchased two new VEDAQ 2000 mobile drill
pipe units and can perform inspections from 2-7/8 inch to 6-5/8 inch OD drill
pipe. Giving full digital acquisition search coil and hall effect monitoring of
tube integrity.

In 2014 we added the techsonic EZ II Ultrasonic end area wheel to perform
category 5 inspections making Independent the only company in New Zealand able
to perform this inspection. Directional equipment such as drilling motors,
non-magnetic jewellery, intelligent directional equipment, and BHA dumb iron
have been a core part of Independent’s business and the company has been
entrenched with major players in this business since day one.


CERTIFIED
EXPERTS

Independent’s inspectors undergo on-the-job training through the company’s
training program. Following their training, they participate in relevant
inspection examinations administered by the International Pipe Inspectors
Association in Houston, Texas, USA.





ABOUT US


OILFIELD INSPECTION PROGRAMS

Independent NDT Limited specializes in maintenance inspections for New Zealand
drilling operators. Their focus is on non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections
for all equipment, from the crown to the drill bit. 


DECADES OF
EXPERIENCE

Independent NDT Limited was established in January 2001 with the purpose of
conducting third-party non-destructive testing (NDT) on down-hole drilling
equipment. Between them, our team has decades of expierence in oil and gas and
pipe inspections.


PROFESSIONAL
TEAM

All of Independent’s inspectors receive on-the-job training through the
company’s training scheme. After training, inspectors undergo relevant
inspection examinations conducted by the International Pipe Inspectors
Association in Houston, Texas, USA. 


PURPOSE-BUILT INSPECTION FACILITY

Independent NDT Limited operates a purpose-built inspection facility located at
9 Swans Road, Bell Block, Taranaki. This facility allows for all-weather indoor
inspections and ensures they can work around the clock to meet customer
requirements and time frames.


OUR CLIENTS

“I have had the pleasure of working with Independent NDT Limited for several
years now, and I can confidently say that they are a reliable and professional
partner. Their commitment to excellence in non-destructive testing (NDT) is
evident in every project they undertake. From the moment we engaged with
Independent NDT, their team demonstrated a deep understanding of our industry
and the unique challenges we face.”
Evander Sullivan




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 * Office:     9 Swans Road, Bell Block, New Plymouth, New Zealand
 * Email:    stores@independentndt.co.nz
 * Phone:    +64 6 755 9139

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