📍 Dammam, Eastern Province
Ultrasonic Testing (UT) & Thickness Gauging in Dammam
Ultrasonic testing sends high-frequency sound into steel and reads the echoes to locate internal flaws and measure remaining thickness. EES uses it for weld UT, plate and forging checks and thickness gauging on structures, tanks, pipework and lifting equipment, where surface methods cannot see the problem. Home to our head office, Dammam is the commercial heart of the Eastern Province, close to Aramco's headquarters, King Abdulaziz Port and the 2nd Industrial City.
Ultrasonic Testing (UT) in Dammam: local context
Cranes, hoists and lifting beams that move between Dammam yards and projects elsewhere in the Eastern Province are commonly proof load tested after repair, modification or relocation, and the test has to fit production shifts and plant shutdown windows. Critical welds on lifting structures are often examined by NDT. EES brings test equipment to your Dammam site, agrees the test plan in advance, and records the results so the evidence is ready when a client or main contractor asks.
What we deliver in Dammam
- ✓Weld ultrasonic testing with angle-beam probes on butt and T-joints of structures, vessels and pipework, to the technique and testing level in your procedure
- ✓Straight-beam checks of plate and forgings for laminations and internal flaws, including plate behind lifting lugs and pad-eyes
- ✓Ultrasonic thickness gauging and corrosion mapping on tanks, vessels, pipework and structural members, compared with the minimum required thickness
- ✓Checks on pins, shafts and forged parts where an internal flaw or the depth of a crack is in question
- ✓Calibration on reference blocks, distance-amplitude or time-corrected gain set-up, and re-checks during and at the end of the job
- ✓Surface preparation and couplant selection suited to hot, dusty or coated surfaces, with probe and surface-temperature limits observed
- ✓Sizing and recording of indications (position, depth, length, amplitude) and comparison with the specified acceptance criteria
Standards
- ✓ISO 17640 (ultrasonic testing of welded joints)
- ✓ASME BPVC Section V (ultrasonic examination) and ASTM E797 (manual pulse-echo thickness measurement)
- ✓ISO 9712 and ASNT SNT-TC-1A (NDT personnel qualification schemes)
- ✓Client UT procedure and acceptance criteria
Documentation
- ✓UT report stating equipment, probes, calibration blocks, technique and scan coverage
- ✓Thickness readings table with a location map or grid
- ✓Flaw record with position, depth, length and amplitude, and accept or reject result
- ✓Instrument calibration and reference-block records
Who we support in Dammam
Local focus areas: 2nd Industrial City, King Abdulaziz Port, Ash Shulah.
Oil, Gas & Petrochemical
Aramco-aligned equipment testing, H2S and confined-space training for upstream and downstream.
Learn more →Ports, Logistics & Warehousing
Port, shipyard and warehouse lifting equipment, forklift and crane testing, plus forklift operator training.
Learn more →Manufacturing & Industrial
Overhead crane, hoist and forklift certification for factories and industrial cities.
Learn more →Also available in Dammam
Crane Proof Load Testing (Water Bag, Dead-Weight & Pull-Out)
Water-bag, dead-weight and pull-out proof load tests for cranes, davits, lifting beams, pad-eyes and anchors, with the applied load measured and recorded.
Learn more →Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): MPI, DPI & UT
MPI, DPI, UT and visual testing of welds, lifting equipment, structures and pressure parts, with a written procedure and report for each method.
Learn more →Magnetic Particle Testing (MPI / MT)
Magnetic particle testing for surface and near-surface cracks in hooks, shackles, welds and crane components made of ferromagnetic steel.
Learn more →Dye Penetrant Testing (DPI / PT)
Dye penetrant testing to find surface-breaking cracks and porosity in welds and non-magnetic materials such as stainless steel and aluminium.
Learn more →Forklift Operator Training & Certification
Classroom and practical forklift operator course with a written test, driving assessment and competency card for warehouses, ports and plants in KSA.
Learn more →Mobile Crane Operator Training & Certification
Mobile crane operator course covering load charts, outrigger set-up, signals, LMI, daily checks and a practical lift test for Saudi sites.
Learn more →Also serving: Ultrasonic Testing (UT) in Dhahran, Ultrasonic Testing (UT) in Al Khobar, Ultrasonic Testing (UT) in Ras Tanura, Ultrasonic Testing (UT) in Jubail
FAQs
Do you provide Ultrasonic Testing (UT) in Dammam?＋
Yes. EES provides Ultrasonic Testing (UT) at client sites in Dammam, including 2nd Industrial City, King Abdulaziz Port and Ash Shulah. Contact us with your requirement and we will confirm scope and scheduling.
Which standards and documents apply to Ultrasonic Testing (UT) in Dammam?＋
Work in Dammam is aligned with the following standards and references: ISO 17640 (ultrasonic testing of welded joints); ASME BPVC Section V (ultrasonic examination) and ASTM E797 (manual pulse-echo thickness measurement); ISO 9712 and ASNT SNT-TC-1A (NDT personnel qualification schemes); Client UT procedure and acceptance criteria. On completion you receive: UT report stating equipment, probes, calibration blocks, technique and scan coverage; Thickness readings table with a location map or grid; Flaw record with position, depth, length and amplitude, and accept or reject result.
What is the difference between UT thickness testing and UT flaw detection?＋
Thickness gauging measures how much metal remains, to find corrosion or wear against a minimum required thickness. Flaw detection looks for discontinuities inside the material or weld, such as lack of fusion, slag or laminations, and needs a calibrated set-up and a written technique.
Can UT find weld defects that MPI or dye penetrant would miss?＋
Yes, for internal flaws that do not reach the surface, which MPI and penetrant cannot see. For fine surface-breaking cracks the surface methods are often more sensitive, so the choice depends on the defect you need to find and your procedure.