At MTL, we want to ensure we deliver our clients the best service available. That’s why we are continuously working to improve our technical knowledge and investing in state-of-the-art testing equipment.

Our latest addition is a T-Equipment Phase II Automatic Macro Vickers Hardness Tester.

This sophisticated equipment is designed for the accurate hardness testing of small precision parts, thin materials, case hardened layers, and most other steel components, covering the load range from 1kg to 50kg.

Using digital technology benefits our clients because it means measurement results are gained quickly and are more consistently accurate. It also to ensures unmatched repeatability and conforms to ASTM E-384/92 Vickers hardness testers standards.


T-Equipment Phase II Automatic Macro Vickers Hardness tester

Hardness Testing just got Better

At MTL, we want to ensure we deliver our clients the best service available. That’s why we are continuously working to improve our technical knowledge and investing in state-of-the-art testing equipment. Our latest addition is a T-Equipment Phase II Automatic...

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PAUT Aluminum boat hull

PAUT Aluminum boat hull

We make sure vessels are good to go Jake and Jacques are inspecting a newly built boat in Palmerston North. This is no ordinary vessel. It is for offshore subsea seismic and geophysical work as well as offshore oil and...

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Consultancy Services Material Testing

Consultancy Services

At MTL we provide consultancy services on all areas. Our client required a welding procedure specification for their project but did not know which material, preparation, technique, configuration or standard he needed. Our technician Ronaldo J Correa got as much information as...

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Scissor lift

Access equipment inspection

Client: Dewtec Ltd Job: Crack inspection of access hire equipment such as scissor lifts, cherry pickers & boom trucks Location: Throughout  Wanganui, Manawatu Inspection Type: Eddy current inspection as a through coating flaw detecting method for surface breaking flaws e.i....

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IANZ Accreditation

We are your IANZ accredited lab test in New Zealand – since 1975 45 years later we continue to maintain the highest standards of quality and compliance. Congratulations to our Compliance Officer Mays who has led this year’s audit and...

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SIUI bracelet scanner

PAUT Bracelet Scanner

PHASED ARRAY WITH BRACELET SCANNER   What makes this scanner great? The probability of detecting planar indications. Fast inspection. You do not need to clear the inspection area of personnel as you would for x-ray inspections. The scanner is easy...

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NDT applications

NDT is used every day in industries all around us, ensuring quality and safety. NDT methods are used: In product evaluation For troubleshooting For identifying areas of wear For assuring the safety and reliability of structures and components To find...

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Knowledge refreshing

In our industry, it is of vital importance to know, refresh and discuss the requirements for each test so that we can provide sound, reliable data for quality control and verification purposes. Once a month our Mechanical Testing team dedicates...

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New Offices

Technician and Business Manager Jacques Labuschagne is now based in beautiful Napier delivering fast and reliable NDT and Composite Testing/ Inspection services to all our customers in Hawke's Bay area. Our Napier Office is fully supported by our Auckland Lab...

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Turnbuckle load test

A turnbuckle is a vital part of any engineering project; joining and tensioning ropes in projects from major construction, to shipping and overhead lines, allowing for the connection of various ropes and cables. At MTL we can test your turnbuckle...

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Welding Training Graduates – May 2020

Anthony and Vati completed their welding training on Stick Welding (Carbon Steel). The course started in March, but due to Covid-19 it had to be put on hold. Last week we could open our Welding Training Centre again and our...

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MPI in Taranaki

We were contracted by Taranaki Engineering to perform MPI test on a 1829mm OD carbon steel water outlet treatment pipe. Taranaki Engineering Ltd is a New Plymouth based structural steel fabrication and steel erection company. Our business relationship started some...

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