Qualitest Offshore Inc, based in Georgetown, Guyana, offers certified and reliable Guided Bend Testing Services for both offshore and onshore projects across Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad, and Brazil. This crucial mechanical test is used extensively in the oil & gas, energy, marine, and fabrication sectors to evaluate the soundness and ductility of welds, ensuring compliance with welding codes and safety standards.

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Ensure Weld Quality and Code Compliance with Guided Bend Testing

Guided Bend Testing is a destructive mechanical test that verifies the quality and integrity of welds by bending a prepared specimen to a specified radius until failure or full bend is achieved. This process helps identify internal defects such as cracks, lack of fusion, porosity, and inclusions that may not be visible on the surface.

At Qualitest Offshore, our certified technicians use precision-guided bending machines to perform root bend, face bend, and side bend tests as per the applicable standards. All tests are documented with detailed reporting, measurements, and photographic evidence.

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Where Guided Bend Testing Is Used

We perform Guided Bend Testing during:

• Welder qualification (WPQ)
• Welding Procedure Qualification (WPS/PQR)
• Structural weld assessments on offshore platforms and FPSOs
• Pipe and plate weld inspections in fabrication shops
• Quality assurance for pressure vessels, risers, and piping systems
• Shutdown and repair verification projects

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Applicable Standards and Testing Types

Our services are fully compliant with:

• ASME Section IX
• API 1104
• AWS D1.1
• ISO 5173

We perform the following test types:

• Face bend tests
• Root bend tests
• Side bend tests (for thicker materials)
• 180-degree guided bends per code requirements

These tests are essential for validating welder competency and ensuring welds are free of defects that could lead to failure in service.

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Certified Experts & Accurate Results

All testing is conducted by experienced professionals trained in welding inspection and destructive testing. Our equipment is calibrated and capable of handling a wide range of material sizes and thicknesses. We offer:

• On-site sample collection
• In-house and third-party lab testing options
• Fast turnaround and compliance-focused documentation
• Photo-supported inspection reports

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Regional Support for Critical Welding Projects

With a central base in Georgetown, we support critical fabrication and offshore construction projects throughout Suriname, Trinidad, and Brazil. Whether it’s a new build or repair verification, our Guided Bend Testing services help ensure safety, compliance, and long-term weld integrity.

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✅ Why Choose Qualitest Offshore Inc for Bend Testing?

• Local presence and rapid mobilization
• Fully compliant with welding code requirements
• Trusted by EPCs, fabricators, and offshore operators
• Accurate results with complete documentation
• Support for welder certifications and project QA/QC

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📞 Schedule Your Guided Bend Test Today

Ensure your welds meet performance and code requirements with Guided Bend Testing by Qualitest Offshore Inc.

📧 Email: guyana@qualitest.gy
📞 Phone: +592 751 6883

We help verify weld soundness where it matters most—onshore, offshore, every time.