Gripco Inspection Services

PMI – XRF

Portable X-ray fluorescence provides rapid, nondestructive alloy screening by identifying many metallic elements and comparing the measured chemistry with the specified grade.

Service scope

  • Stainless steels and nickel alloys
  • Piping, valves, fittings and weld consumables
  • Large-volume alloy verification programmes

Inspection approach

Gripco plans the work around the component, material, access conditions and required acceptance standard. Equipment checks and calibration are completed before examination, and relevant indications are evaluated by qualified personnel under the approved procedure.

Typical applications

  • Stainless steels and nickel alloys
  • Piping, valves, fittings and weld consumables
  • Large-volume alloy verification programmes

Reporting

Results include measured elemental composition, grade indication and test-point identification. XRF limitations for light elements are stated in the report.

Discuss your inspection requirement

Contact Gripco with the component, material, applicable code, inspection stage and site conditions so we can propose the appropriate technique and coverage.