NDT Services: Transportation
Wire Rope
![wire rope](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a76c39_87cde1ea42c244918d026fe7250edefe~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_75,y_0,w_320,h_349/fill/w_63,h_69,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/wirerope.jpg)
TKS provides magnetic flux leakage, ultrasonic, acoustic emission, and visual inspection services on wire rope and steel bridge cables.
Thermite Weld Inspection
![rail test](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a76c39_bac78e2d078c47b68f74a82e0dca42c7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_63,h_47,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/rail%20test%20pics%20-%20feb_%201%2C%202007%20001.jpg)
Comprehensive testing services for assuring quality of welds of all types of rails manufactured to current AREMA specifications.
Steel Bridges
![steel bridge testing](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a76c39_7c805a13ceb84cd6bc41116a02b5086c~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_630,y_0,w_2772,h_3024/fill/w_63,h_69,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/img_2984.jpg)
TKS specializes in the nondestructive testing of fracture critical bridge components including eye bar pins, trunnion shafts, guide rollers, link pins, and bearing pins in steel bridges.
Reinforced Concrete Inspection
![concrete inspection](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a76c39_6e7321b2de3c4769949a7664d4425eab~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_419,w_3456,h_3770/fill/w_63,h_69,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/dscf0167.jpg)
NDT techniques to concrete: GPR, impact echo testing, half cell potential testing, Schmidt hammer testings, and Eddy current testing.
Rail Flaw Detection
![rail flaw detection](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a76c39_8cc01d1beec745ea9aa54ef02a76b806~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_299,y_0,w_939,h_1024/fill/w_63,h_69,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/image3-17%25.jpg)
TKS’ long range ultrasonic technology (LRUT) for rail inspection is designed to be retrofitted onto Hy-Rail vehicles.
Dam and Spillway
![dam and spillway](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a76c39_65fa3a4878884518bf05989621140cda~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_510,y_0,w_2244,h_2448/fill/w_63,h_69,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/dscf0148.jpg)
Dams are complex structures that require frequent inspection by experts to ensure safe and uninterrupted service. TKS performs inspection of spillway gates and other dam apparatus using a variety of NDE methods.
Bridge Pile
![bridge pile](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a76c39_0bb488b19a7c46dcaf59aca301227058~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_76,y_0,w_336,h_367/fill/w_63,h_69,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/bridge%20pile.jpg)
TKS has developed innovative ultrasonic technology to inspect underwater or underground bridge and sheet pile without the need for divers or excavation.