Feb 2

Ski Chair Lift NDE Inspections

Feb 2, 2022

If you’re a skier or snowboarder, you know how important the ski lift is to the operation of the slopes. In order to ensure the safety of those using and operating the lift, as well as people on the ground, it is vital that ski lift components are inspected each year.... Read more

Nov 24

Magnetic Particle Non-Destructive Testing

Nov 24, 2021

Magnetic Particle NDT is a process included in the range of nondestructive testing services that Encorus offers. This method is commonly used to test ferrous metal objects for “surface or near surface” defects due to the relatively quick and straight forward... Read more

Sep 18

Fun Fact Friday: Varied Work Environments

Sep 18, 2020

Did you know that our NDE Inspectors perform testing on equipment that is located outside, as well as indoor equipment? This means that they are subject to working in a variety of environments, whether that is 90+ degree weather, inside a temperature controlled... Read more

Sep 11

Fun Fact Friday: Video Borescope Testing

Sep 11, 2020

This image shows Encorus’s Pete Gentile performing video borescope testing at a food processing facility. Video borescope testing is a form of visual inspection (VT), that is conducted when the inspector is not able to properly assess the material in question due to... Read more

Sep 4

Fun Photo Friday: Liquid Dye Penetrant Testing

Sep 4, 2020

Encorus’s Technician Chad Schwartz is performing SNT TC1a Level II Liquid Dye Penetrant Testing on an aluminum rotor wheel for Dimar Manufacturing. Liquid Dye Penetrant Testing is used to detect discontinuities that are on the surface of ferromagnetic (materials that... Read more