The Top 10 (of Many) IIA Services

With roots that date back nearly a century, Industrial Inspection & Analysis (IIA) is a leading inspection provider for an array of industries. In both laboratory and field settings, we offer a full range of destructive and non-destructive examinations (NDE), testing and certification, and engineering solutions that help make the world safer. Driven by growth, IIA has an extensive footprint across North America and an ever-expanding global presence in the industrial sector.

Our list of satisfied customers includes leading companies from every industry that share our commitment to safety, quality and compliance. How can IIA serve you? Let us count the ways — starting with 10 services that set us apart.

1. INDUSTRIAL INSPECTIONS: IIA’s certified experts are available 24/7 to support planned or unplanned inspection needs at facilities ranging from nuclear power plants to amusement parks — and everything in between. Our toolkit includes both traditional and advanced non-destructive examination (NDE) methods, such as corrosion mapping and laser profilometry, as well as proprietary methods like PASS® for non-intrusive valve testing and ARMUT® for accurate piping elbow data. As a full-service provider, our engineering and inspection teams work closely together to streamline run/repair/replace decisions and maximize the life of your equipment.
2. METROLOGY: From medical devices to automotive parts, accuracy is critical to any manufacturing business — and perhaps, to the life of the customer. IIA’s accredited metrology labs across the U.S. provide highly accurate measurements to help ensure the safety and quality of manufactured products. We use the latest technology and highly experienced personnel to provide dimensional metrology, advanced GD&T inspection, advanced 3D scanning, modeling, analysis, and geometry re-creation to customers in every industry and in every phase of the product life cycle.
3. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES: From the fabrication shop to the field, IIA is a leading provider of structural engineering services for projects ranging from concrete floors to catwalks and cranes. We specialize in steel and concrete design and offer a wide range of services, including turnkey solutions, for industrial, commercial, institutional and construction projects. Our engineering professionals are licensed, experienced and up to date on all regulatory standards affecting your project. IIA’s expertise is also sought after to support accident investigation and legal proceedings.
4. CRANE, AERIAL DEVICE & DIGGER DERRICK INSPECTIONS: For decades, IIA has been a trusted provider of critical testing to ensure the safety of overhead and truck-mounted cranes, airline ground support equipment (GSE), bucket trucks, digger derrick equipment, and other aerial and lift devices and components. IIA is the industry leader when it comes to the fabrication and installation of new crane equipment, as well as the testing, training, maintenance, and repair of all crane systems. We offer a variety of on-site non-destructive testing (NDT), including dielectric, acoustic emission, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, and visual and operational inspections.
5. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING / LIFT ENGINEERING: Our experts set the standard in mechanical engineering, and IIA is one of the few engineering companies that specializes in providing engineering solutions and inspections to the lift industry. Our crane engineers can assist with services ranging from custom lift equipment design and engineered weld repairs to lift plans for heavy loads, tandem crane lifts or installation into difficult areas. We can also conduct accident investigations and develop repair procedures for damaged cranes and other construction equipment.
6. REVERSE ENGINEERING: Unlike the traditional engineering process of designing from the ground up, some circumstances require that we start with an existing item and work backwards to solve a problem. It’s a process known as reverse engineering, and it begins by obtaining accurate data about the object. IIA is one of the pioneers in the use of laser and CT scanning and geometry re-creation for the manufacturing industry. From collectable cars to custom-fit prosthetics, reverse engineering is used — by both corporations and individuals — for a variety of reasons. Learn about the top 5 scenarios we see at IIA.
7. LIVE LINE TOOL TESTING: In the electric power industry, planning and scheduling annual testing can be a logistical nightmare when you have to send live line tools and rubber goods off to a third party for testing. IIA is one of the few service leaders offering on-site, live line tool testing — from hot sticks to rubber sleeves, all the tools of the lineman’s trade. Our mobile testing labs save customers time and trouble by bringing our testing, cleaning, waxing and certification services directly to your site. We can even schedule testing after hours to minimize staff and equipment downtime.
8. FIRE DEPARTMENT SERVICES: With life-threatening situations only a phone call away, firefighters have to be ready in a pinch — and so does their equipment. IIA is the go-to expert for top-to-bottom fire truck inspections, including hose, pumps, ladders and other apparatus. With our customized methodology, we can test in one day what it takes others several days to complete — and that means less downtime for your emergency vehicles. Our team has a complete understanding of NFPA testing requirements.
9. WELD TESTING SERVICES: A sound weld starts with a skilled, certified welder and a qualified procedure — and IIA can help you ensure both. From New York to California, leading companies in virtually every industry trust IIA for their weld testing needs. We are experts in the use of both non-destructive and destructive methods to ensure that welds meet all applicable testing criteria. With reasonable pricing and fast turnaround times, you’ll see why our client relationships have stood the test of time — much like the welds we qualify.
10. REMOTE VISUAL INSPECTION (RVI): Cracks, corrosion, holes and debris — all can wreak havoc on systems from the inside out. RVI reveals internal risk factors that might otherwise escape detection — without the need for disassembly. As a leader in remote visual inspection, IIA’s toolkit includes intrinsically safe (IS), explosion-proof (EX) cameras, as well as proven solutions for trenchless pipeline repair. We also offer FAA-licensed drone inspections featuring infrared and confined space capabilities.

These are just a few of the reasons customers choose IIA. We are always evolving — adding new services, investing in the latest tools and technologies, and growing our geographic footprint — to better serve YOU.