Inspections

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services for EWPs & Cranes

NDT testing — also called non-destructive testing, NDT inspection or crack testing — examines welds, pins and load-bearing components without cutting them apart or damaging them. For elevated work platforms and cranes, it helps turn a visual concern into evidence about structural condition, especially where people or heavy loads are being lifted.

EWP Australia coordinates NDT testing across Australia for elevated work platforms and cranes as part of major inspections, post-repair verification and focused structural assessment. Magnetic particle, dye penetrant and ultrasonic methods are selected to suit the material, component and suspected flaw, then documented for the inspection record.

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Who It's For

Built For

Fleet owners preparing for a 10-year major inspection
Operators verifying structural repairs and weld quality
Crane and EWP owners investigating suspected cracking
Asset managers in mining, rail and utilities
Anyone needing independent structural confidence before returning plant to service
Maintenance teams needing evidence after a weld repair or suspected fatigue crack

Scope

Equipment & Coverage

Structural welds and weld repairs
Boom sections and pivot pins
Load-bearing chassis and outrigger components
Crane structures and lifting components
Fabricated attachments and brackets
Safety-critical steel components where a visual check is not enough

How It Works

The Process

Scope the assessment

We confirm which components need testing and why — routine major-inspection work, post-repair verification, or investigating a suspected fault.

Select the method

The technique is matched to the material and defect type: surface methods for surface-breaking cracks, or volumetric methods where internal integrity is in question.

Test & interpret

Components are tested and the results interpreted against acceptance criteria so genuine defects are separated from cosmetic marks.

Report

Findings are documented with locations and severity so the results feed straight into your inspection and repair records.

Compliance & Standards

NDT supports the structural assessment required under AS 2550.10 for elevated work platforms and is often central to a 10-year major inspection of plant designed to AS/NZS 1418.10. The testing verifies the integrity of safety-critical welds and components; the method and acceptance criteria are chosen to suit the material and application so the results are meaningful and defensible.

Why EWP Australia

Structural integrity verified without damaging the component
Method matched to the material and the fault being investigated
Supports major inspections and post-repair sign-off
Clear documentation with defect locations and severity
Independent assessment across all makes and models
NDT Australia support focused on EWPs, cranes and load-bearing access equipment

FAQs

Common Questions

Do you provide NDT services across Australia?

EWP Australia coordinates non-destructive testing services across Australia for EWPs and cranes. We confirm the equipment, component, suspected defect and required method before arranging the assessment and documenting the results.

What is NDT testing?

NDT testing means non-destructive testing: a set of inspection methods used to find cracks, weld defects and other flaws without damaging the component. For EWPs and cranes, the method is selected for the material, component and suspected defect.

What NDT methods do you use?

Common methods include magnetic particle testing for surface and near-surface cracks in ferromagnetic materials, dye penetrant testing for surface-breaking defects, and ultrasonic testing to assess internal integrity and weld thickness. The method is selected to suit the component and the type of flaw being looked for.

What is non-destructive testing used for?

NDT is used to investigate cracks, weld quality and internal integrity without damaging the component being examined. For EWPs and cranes, it is commonly used during major inspections, after structural repairs and when fatigue cracking is suspected.

When does an EWP or crane need NDT?

NDT is typically carried out as part of a 10-year major inspection, after structural repairs or welding, and when cracking or fatigue is suspected. It is used wherever the integrity of a load-bearing component needs to be confirmed rather than assumed.

What is the difference between magnetic particle and dye penetrant testing?

Magnetic particle testing detects surface and slightly sub-surface cracks in ferromagnetic materials by magnetising the part, while dye penetrant testing reveals surface-breaking defects in a wider range of materials using a coloured penetrant. The choice depends on the material and where the suspected flaw sits.

Do you provide documentation with the results?

Yes. Every test is documented with the components examined, the method used and the findings, including defect locations and severity. That record feeds directly into your inspection and maintenance history.

Is NDT the same as a visual inspection?

No. A visual inspection remains important, but it cannot reliably identify every hairline or sub-surface flaw. NDT adds a method chosen for the material and suspected defect so the structural assessment is based on more than appearance alone.