KTA-Tator, Inc. // NDT & Mechanical Testing Lab

KTA-Tator, Inc. is a premier provider of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Mechanical, and Metallurgical Testing services, located in Pittsburgh, PA. Our state-of-the-art facility specializes in delivering independent quality assurance and verification of metallic substrates using cutting-edge technologies. Our comprehensive suite of testing methods includes Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), and Radiographic Testing (RT) interpretation.

We cater to both shop and field inspection needs, employing advanced tools such as portable Positive Material Identification Units and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) to ensure accurate material grading. Our focus on Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) or NDT is crucial for maintaining the integrity of our nation's structural steel infrastructure. By detecting occlusions, defects, and other imperfections that are invisible to the naked eye, we help prevent catastrophic failures in critical components used in skyscrapers, highways, and airplanes.

At KTA-Tator, our mission is to ensure safety and reliability through meticulous testing and expert analysis, safeguarding the structures that support our everyday lives.