Applied Technical Services (ATS) provides tubing inspection services to identify issues or contamination in oilfield tubing systems, in accordance with American Petroleum Institute (API) standards.
Our inspections help ensure your industrial tubing, casing, and piping systems remain structurally sound and can safely withstand operating pressures.
What do ATS Inspectors Look for During Tubing Evaluations?
To verify safety compliance and fitness for service without damaging the tubing, our inspection team is trained to identify material degradation and structural defects such as:
- Corrosion, Erosion, and Rust
- Cracks (Longitudinal, Transverse)
- Dents, Fractures
- Mechanical Damage (Internal, External)
- Wall Thinning, Wall Loss
- Hardness Variations
- Holes and Pitting
- Thread Wear, Rod Wear
- Scale Buildup, Contamination
- Leaks, Pressure Issues
- Seams, Overlaps
- Metal Loss
What Inspection Methods are Most Effective for Detecting Tubing Defects?
We combine advanced inspection techniques to detect external and internal flaws early, before they can lead to costly failures, repairs, or unplanned downtime. Our comprehensive tubing inspection services include, but are not limited to:
- Remote Visual Inspections
- Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
- Ultrasonic Pipe Thickness Testing
- Electromagnetic Inspections (EMI)
- Magnetic Particle Inspections (MPI)
- Eddy Current Testing
- Hydrostatic Pressure Testing
Oilfield tubing inspections are performed in accordance with API RP 5A5, API 5CT, API 5B, ISO 15463, and other relevant standards to validate system compliance, performance, and reliability.
Protecting Asset Integrity Through Expert Inspection Services
Since 1967, ATS has been a trusted partner in protecting critical assets across the testing, inspection, certification, and compliance (TICC) industry. Our growing network of laboratories holds multiple ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditations and operates under an ISO 9001:2015-registered system to verify quality assurance and technical excellence in every project.
Since joining SGS in 2026, ATS has combined local expertise with global resources, expanding our inspection capabilities to serve a broader range of clients worldwide. Together, we remain committed to creating a safe and reliable world.
Contact Us
Our certified ASNT Level II and Level III technicians can assess your industrial tubing system at any stage. To discuss our tubing inspection services with an expert, please submit a web request form or call ATS at +1 (888) 287-5227 today.
