corrosion and materials
Inclusions and their impact on the corrosion of chromium alloys
Inclusions affect the corrosion resistance of chromium alloys in industrial applications.
July 20, 2025
Publications of Simón Petit
non destructive testing
Factors Affecting Visual Inspection
Author: Ing. Carlos Álvarez, May 11, 2022.
Visual inspection is a simple test compared to other non-destructive testing methods; however, since the main tool for carrying out this activity is the human eye, various factors can affect the sense of sight and distort the observation of surface imperfections.
May 11, 2022
non destructive testing
Testek facilitates your inspections with the Krautkramer USM 100
The company Waygate Technologies through its commercial representative the Testek Group, leaders in the manufacture and marketing of equipment and materials in non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions for industrial inspection, presents the Krautkramer USM 100.
May 3, 2022
non destructive testing
Testek Group expands its market in Latin America
The Testek Group, in its expansion process to new markets in Latin America, announces that it is pleased to announce that they are the new official distributors of the prestigious Waygate Technologies brand in Peru, where it will present to the Peruvian market firsts and advances in digital innovation, such as the support for the transformation process applied in non-destructive testing
May 2, 2022
corrosion and materials
“Heavenly Watcher” The Angel of the North
This time we head to North East England (UK) specifically to Gateshead, County of Tyne and Wear whose capital is Newcastle, to talk about a relatively new iconic structure known as The Angel of the North. What makes this monument special, apart from its impressive dimensions and construction process, from the point of view of a corrosionist, is the material used.
April 25, 2022
Inspection in storage tanks in service
Storage tanks are equipment with infrequent maintenance periods, so they require continuous external inspections, to have a better control of their conditions during the time they are in service, minimizing or avoiding unexpected failures that generate operational delays and Unplanned emergency maintenance.
April 18, 2022
codes and standards
Structure of the quality management system according to ISO 9001:2015
ISO 9001:2015 defines ‘stakeholder’ as a person or organization affected or influenced by a decision or activity.
April 13, 2022