Our Story

A reference point in non-destructive testing for pipelines

Today ORAT is a national and international benchmark in the non-destructive testing sector. Since 2005 it has introduced Automatic Ultrasonic Testing technology in Italy for pipeline weld inspection, marking a turning point compared with the previous widespread use of radiography.

  • Leader in NDT inspections for pipelines and Oil & Gas facilities
  • Know-how from manual to automatic ultrasonics
  • Operational presence in Italy and abroad

2 foreign offices

International expansion from 2011 onward.

Nearly one hundred ISO 9712-qualified technicians

Operations on major international pipeline projects

Why ORAT

Experience, qualified personnel and international presence

Since 2011 ORAT has exported its know-how abroad and has operated in South American, North African and European markets, including large international pipeline projects.

  • Introduction of Automatic Ultrasonic Testing in Italy since 2005
  • Inspection Body accreditation achieved in 2016
  • Personnel

100+

Qualified Technicians

Nearly one hundred technicians, all qualified to ISO 9712.

  • Accreditation

2016

Inspection Body

A path that strengthens the quality level achieved.

Capabilities

Broad know-how across all main NDT methodologies

ORAT works from manual to automatic ultrasonics, from radiography with X-ray tubes and gamma sources, to magnetic particle testing and dye penetrant inspection.

Pipeline and facility inspections

Services dedicated to the Oil & Gas sector, with a technical approach and operational readiness.

Integrated methodologies

Manual, semi-automatic, automatic UT technologies and complementary NDT methods.

1970

ORAT Italy is born

2005

Introduction of AUT in Italy

2011

International market

Training and Qualification

Service quality starts with personnel preparation

The vast majority of ORAT technicians hold a Level 2 qualification according to UNI EN ISO 9712 in different NDT methods. Training is delivered through internal courses taught by company Level 3 personnel, followed by examinations at authorized centers.

Qualifications according to UNI EN ISO 9712

10000+

Hours of technical training

Internal Courses

Structured and continuous technical training.

Operational Mentoring

Before independent field work, each operator completes a mentoring period.

Company FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About ORAT

A summary of the company’s main strengths, certifications and operating structure.

ORAT introduced Automatic Ultrasonic Testing in Italy in 2005 for pipeline weld inspection.

The company reports nearly one hundred technicians, all qualified to ISO 9712.

Yes. Since 2011 ORAT has exported its know-how abroad and has branches or controlled companies in Greece and Mexico.

ORAT is an Inspection Body accredited according to UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17020 and certified to UNI EN ISO 9001.

The company has dedicated thousands of hours to technical training of its personnel.