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Rail flaw detection
Manual and trolley-based ultrasonic examination of rail head, web and foot, including switches, crossings and aluminothermic welds.
UT • S&C • Rail welds
Independent inspection & testing
We find the flaws you can’t afford to miss.
Railway track inspection, non-destructive testing and materials analysis—delivered by one accountable engineering team, from first site visit to final report.
- Site-ready teams
- Traceable digital reporting
- 24/7 urgent response
KHEERAN / RAIL SCAN 084
SYSTEM CALIBRATED
Rail gradeR260 / 56E1
Scan coverage100.0%
Review status01 indication
- 01Competent peoplePCN / ASNT-qualified personnel
- 02Controlled methodsISO-aligned quality workflows
- 03Actionable evidenceClear, traceable engineering reports
What we do
One partner. Every critical answer.
From a single suspect weld to a network-wide inspection programme, we combine fieldwork, laboratory testing and engineering judgement.
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Track geometry & condition
Visual, dimensional and wear assessments that turn track condition into prioritised maintenance actions and defensible records.
Gauge • Wear • Condition
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Ultrasonic & phased array
Conventional UT, PAUT and corrosion mapping for welds, castings, pressure equipment and complex safety-critical components.
UT • PAUT • Thickness mapping
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MPI & liquid penetrant
Sensitive surface-breaking defect detection for ferromagnetic and non-porous components, on site or in our inspection facility.
MPI • DPI • Surface inspection
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Materials & weld testing
Mechanical testing, hardness surveys, metallography and weld procedure qualification with controlled sample traceability.
Tensile • Impact • Metallography
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Failure analysis & reporting
Structured investigation of fractures, wear and corrosion, translating laboratory evidence into root cause and practical next steps.
Root cause • Repair • Expert reporting
Not sure which method your asset needs? Send us the drawing, defect history or site constraints. A senior engineer will help define the scope.
Discuss your scope
Why Kheeran Engineering
Less uncertainty.
Less uncertainty.
More uptime.
Inspection data only creates value when people can act on it. Our engineers stay close to the asset, the evidence and the decision.
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One accountable technical leadDirect access to the engineer who understands your scope, site and reporting requirements.
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Built around possessions and shutdownsFlexible mobilisation, shift working and preliminary findings when the access window is tight.
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Evidence that survives scrutinyCalibrated equipment, controlled procedures and traceable records from site to sign-off.
18+
Years of inspection and testing expertise
1,850 km
Rail inspected during the last year
99.2%
Reports accepted without technical return
24/7
Urgent response for critical asset failures
FIELD DATA. LABORATORY RIGOUR. CLEAR DECISIONS.
Industries served
Where integrity matters most.
We work in live, demanding environments where access is limited, safety is non-negotiable and every hour of downtime counts.
01 / Networks & operators
Rail & transit
Inspection support for infrastructure managers, maintainers, rolling-stock depots and rail manufacturers.
- Plain line, switches and crossings
- Rail welds, wheels and axles
- Depot and maintenance facilities
02 / Process & energy
Oil & gas
Asset integrity and shutdown support for pressure systems, pipelines, terminals and fabrication yards.
- Pressure vessels and storage tanks
- Pipeline and structural weld testing
- Corrosion mapping and failure investigation
03 / Marine & ports
Marine engineering
NDT and materials support for vessel operators, shipyards, port authorities and lifting-equipment owners.
- Hull, deck and offshore welds
- Cranes, shafts and lifting components
- Corrosion assessment and repair verification
Selected work
Evidence in action.
A selection of inspection and testing programmes delivered across rail, process and marine environments.
Mainline rail flaw screening
148 km screened across nine night possessions with same-shift indication review.
Pressure vessel integrity campaign
Fourteen vessels examined within a tightly sequenced five-day shutdown window.
Hull repair weld verification
Eighty-six critical repair welds mapped and assessed before vessel re-entry.
Switch & crossing condition survey
Thirty-two S&C units assessed to build a risk-ranked renewal programme.
Weld procedure qualification
Twenty-four test coupons machined, tested and documented for production approval.
Crane boom fracture investigation
Root-cause evidence and a repair strategy delivered within three working days.
Start a conversation
Tell us what needs testing.
Share the asset, location and access window. We’ll come back with the right method, a clear scope and a practical programme.
Speak to an engineer+44 (0)20 7946 0842
Project enquiriesprojects@kheeran.co.uk
Inspection & materials laboratorySheffield, United Kingdom
Need urgent support?
Our critical-asset response line is available 24/7. Routine enquiries receive a response within one working day.
Our critical-asset response line is available 24/7. Routine enquiries receive a response within one working day.
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