We use a method called Radiometric Profiling (RP) with a tool called the LIXI Profiler. This non-destructive testing (NDT) technology was originally developed with funding from the American Petroleum Institute (API) through the Petroleum Environmental Research Forum (PERF).

The goal was to create a portable device that could detect corrosion under insulation in real time. By the time the project wrapped up in 1998, the LIXI Profiler had gone beyond expectations – it could not only spot corrosion but also perform a full mechanical integrity check on the tested equipment.

RP can detect and measure moisture in insulation, pipe wall thickness, corrosion, erosion, liquid levels, blockage and fouling, weld locations, changes in pipe schedule, and more.

Each scan takes just 10 seconds and captures data from all around the pipe—not just one side or a single spot. That means it will catch issues that other methods might miss.

We test pipes exactly as they are – whether they’re in use, retired, bare, insulated, or prefabricated. There’s no need to cut into insulation or jacketing, and we don’t have to clean the pipe surface either.

This means the insulation stays intact, so it keeps doing its job (like temperature control), and we avoid introducing any moisture into the system.

There’s no radiation exposure risk, and you don’t need to set up any safety barriers. The Profiler can be used while your operations are running normally.

It uses a very low-level gamma ray source—so low that it’s approved for air travel and only shows up on a Geiger counter if you put it directly in the beam.

Many NDT methods can’t handle certain pipe sizes or layouts. Some can’t test pipes smaller than 8″, others struggle with anything over 6″, or with overhead or tightly packed piping. The LIXI Profiler can handle any pipe up to 24” in diameter—including:

• Overhead or ceiling-mounted pipes
• Elbows, bends, and tees
• Roof, wall, and equipment penetrations
• Pipes in tight clusters or racks

If we can safely reach it, we can test it.

We test the mechanical integrity of piping and vessels at a pace of about 150 test locations on piping per day.

We focus on the spots where problems usually show up—like elbows, tees, valve clusters, pipe ends, sagging sections, bends, low points, and regular intervals along long straight runs. If we spot anything during a visual check that looks off, we’ll dig into that too.

We work with you to understand your goals, timeline, and specific needs so we can build a plan that fits just right.

Whether you need a full inspection, a targeted check, or just a critical assessment, we tailor our services to your needs and environment. Our quotes are simple and all-inclusive with no hidden fees or surprises.

Our field technicians are highly trained in safety and multiple NDT methods, and experienced in a wide range of industries.

We send out two-person teams to every site to keep things efficient, safe, and collaborative. We work across the U.S. and internationally.

Our team is friendly, knowledgeable, and many are veterans with decades of hands-on experience in NDT.

We give you your clear, thorough test results in both digital and printed formats, including a priority list that highlights any issues and ranks them by urgency.

One of our NDT experts will walk through the report with your team in a scheduled web meeting to make sure everything’s clear and all your questions are answered. And for the next five years, we’ll be available to support your PSM program and help out if there’s ever an audit.

We’re a full-service NDT provider, but we don’t do MI inspections or repairs — so there’s no conflict of interest.

We work directly with clients or through contractors and consultants, offering flexible service options to support a complete mechanical integrity evaluation.