Inspection Services Archives - Sparta Engineering

Whether you’re in the oil field, material handling or any industry that requires heavy lifting, it’s likely that you use a crane as a part of your process. The government dictates that cranes should be inspected at least once a year, making weld inspections a vital part of your business operations.

The government’s Standard CSA Z150-2011 states: “A structural inspection report shall be prepared containing details of what was inspected and by which method, the location of defects, if any, and the repair procedures and re-inspection of findings along with the opinion of the engineer that the crane is structurally sound when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.”  Read more →

A certified weld inspector – as mentioned in our previous blog on the importance of an outsourced weld inspector – is essential for any company in an industry that requires the use of heavy machinery, such as cranes or forklifts.

Not only are weld inspections important for the safety of employees, the efficiency of machinery and for liability reasons, but they are also a fundamental business practice to meet industry standards and regulations.  Read more →