Pittsburgh, March 27, 2025 – KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA) is pleased to announce the opening of our newest testing facility, located at 1506 Parkway View Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. This cutting-edge location expands our ability to deliver a comprehensive suite of Non-Destructive Testing (NDE), Mechanical Testing, and Destructive Testing services, reinforcing our commitment to quality and integrity.
The new facility is equipped to support a wide range of specialized services, including:
- Mechanical Testing: Ensuring material strength and durability.
- High Volume, Automated MT/PT lines
- Tensile Testing: Measuring the tensile strength and elongation of materials.
- Charpy V-Notch Testing (CVN): Assessing toughness and impact resistance.
- Bend and Break Testing: Evaluating material ductility and fracture resistance.
- Hardness Testing: Utilizing Brinell, Vickers, and Rockwell methods.
- Metallurgical Evaluation: Conducting comprehensive chemistry composition, macro, and micro analysis.
- Weld Procedure and Performance Qualification: Performing PQR testing and welder performance testing.
- Calibration Services: Offering Skidmore and torque wrench calibration.
- Bolt Testing: Ensuring the reliability of fasteners.
- Rail Weld Qualifications: Certifying rail welding procedures.
- CWI Consulting Services: Providing Certified Welding Inspector expertise.
- Failure Analysis: Diagnosing the causes of material failures.
- Elevated Structure Inspections: Specializing in cell tower inspections.
- Field Pulls Testing: Testing anchor rods, rebar, and framing on-site.
“Our new facility represents a significant investment in the future of KTA’s non-destructive and destructive testing and quality assurance services,” said Jim Kretzler, NDE Department Manager of KTA. “By expanding our capabilities with this dedicated facility, we can better serve our clients with more services, faster turnaround times, and the highest level of expertise.”
For more information about our services or to schedule a consultation, please contact Jim Kretzler at jkretzler@KTA.com.
About KTA-Tator, Inc.
KTA is a leading provider of testing and inspection services. KTA’s specialties include coatings and corrosion inspection and engineering; steel and concrete fabrication inspection; field and laboratory coatings analysis; environmental, health and safety consulting; and contract administration for maintenance and construction activities.