At SETSCO, our independent inspection agency offers unbiased evaluations across industries such as construction and manufacturing. Our Certified Welding Inspectors (CWIs) conduct thorough inspections and NDT, ensuring compliance with industry standards

Improve efficiency and safety with our detailed inspections of chiller systems, water pipelines, and suspended ceilings. We identify issues, ensure compliance, and provide expert recommendations to keep your facility running smoothly.

Ensure safety and compliance with our Third-Party Inspection Agency (TPIA) services for pressure vessels and steam receivers. We conduct inspections in line with MOM regulations and ASME standards, covering material checks, welding inspections, NDT, and hydrostatic testing—with expert reports to support the approval process.

Ensure the safety and compliance of your diesel storage tanks in Singapore with our accredited inspection agency, fully aligned with the regulations set by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). We offer thorough inspections that adhere to the Fire Safety Act and the Fire Safety (Petroleum and Flammable Liquids) Regulations, assessing structural integrity, containment measures, ventilation systems, fire safety equipment, and the condition of piping and valves.

Discover our specialised consultancy services in welding and quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC), and testing/inspection. We provide comprehensive vendor quality surveillance, expediting and pre-shipment inspections, and thorough assessments of plant equipment and piping integrity. Our expertise includes preparing welding procedure specifications and qualifying welding procedures, welders, and operators.

SETSCO provides Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) to help prioritise and optimise inspection resources based on the risks associated with your equipment and processes. This approach is particularly beneficial in industries like oil and gas, petrochemical, and power generation. Our RBI services involve assessing potential failure modes and their impact, allowing us to focus on high-risk areas. By streamlining inspection schedules and resources, SETSCO enhances safety, ensures compliance with industry standards, and reduces costs while extending the lifespan of your equipment.

We are a leading independent inspection agency specialising in API 510, 570, and 653 Authorised Inspections. Our experienced inspectors provide comprehensive evaluations to ensure compliance with industry standards for pressure vessels, piping, and storage tanks. With a commitment to safety and reliability, we deliver impartial assessments that enhance the integrity of your operations.

SETSCO is one of the BCA Approved Training and Testing Centres (ATTCs) that offers training and skills assessments for construction workers, who would like to be upgraded through CoreTrade Scheme, Multi-Skilling Scheme, Continuing Education and Training (CET) or Skills Evaluation Certificate (Knowledge) (SEC(K)).

SETSCO is a SWS-approved Welder Qualification Test Centre (WQTCs) that offers the Common Welder Qualification Scheme (CWQS), recognised by the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries, as well as their subcontractors. Welders who qualify through this scheme are not required to retake tests when moving between different refineries or plants for various jobs and contracts.

Ensure the safety and compliance of your pressure vessels with our specialised Industrial Equipment and Machinery inspection services. At SETSCO, we conduct thorough assessments, including visual inspections and non-destructive testing, to evaluate the integrity and performance of your pressure vessels. Our experienced inspectors are dedicated to identifying potential issues and providing actionable recommendations for maintenance and repairs.

Ensure the quality and safety of your building and construction projects with SETSCO’s accredited Structural Steelworks Inspection services. As an Inspection Body accredited to ISO/IEC 17020, we guarantee that your steel structures meet the highest industry standards. Our comprehensive inspections, including visual assessments and non-destructive testing, evaluate the integrity of your steelworks throughout the construction and maintenance phases. Our experienced team identifies potential issues early and provides detailed reports and recommendations for compliance.

Enhance your project outcomes with our Factory Audit services, designed to thoroughly evaluate contractors’ quality systems, workshop facilities, and quality personnel. Our expert team conducts comprehensive assessments to ensure compliance with industry standards and the effectiveness of quality management practices. We verify the adequacy of workshop infrastructure and the qualifications of quality staff, helping you identify areas for improvement.

SETSCO proudly stands as the first and only accredited SAC Inspection Body in Singapore for Central Alarm Monitoring Stations (CAMS). We offer specialized inspection services for providers of intruder alarm systems linked to CAMS, adhering to the SS 558: 2010 Code of Practice. Our commitment to ensuring the competency of CAMS operators and the quality of intruder alarm installations and maintenance reflects our dedication to supporting both the industry and government agencies.

• Weldments, castings, forgings & tubes
• Pipelines, storage tanks & pressure vessels
• Electronic, electrical & mechanical components
• Structural Steel

• Corrosion Monitoring and Thickness Measurement
• Inspection of Elastomeric Components

• Flaw detection in welds, castings, forgings, plates
• Bars, tubes & machine components
• Thickness measurement
• Material characteristic through acoustic attenuation

• Surface discontinuities, e.g. crack, pinholes, laps & seams on non-porous & non-absorbing materials
• Locating flaws in weldments, joints, tubings & castings
• High temperature liquid penetrant testing (Up to 170°C)

• Surface & subsurface discontinuities e.g. crack, seams & inclusions on ferromagnetic materials
• Monitoring service flaws in bars, forgings, weldments, shafts & components

• Flaw detection (crack, corrosion, de-bond) Metal sorting
• Electrical conductivity
• Coating, plating, cladding & thin sheet thickness measurement

• Bubble test technique to detect leaks on weld seams
• Locate leaks in pressure boundaries

• Test of continuity of a protective coating
• Detect voids, cracks foreign inclusions or contaminants in the coating dielectric strength of the coating

• Ferrite detection in piping materials, welded cladding, and austenitic and duplex stainless steels
• Ferrite detection in piping materials, welded cladding, and austenitic and duplex stainless steels

• Inspection of paint or coating thickness
• Measure coating thickness on ferrous & non-ferrous materials

• Leeb Rebound Hardness Test – measures the hardness of materials.
• Brinell Hardness Test – determines the Brinell hardness of metallic materials.
• Ultrasonic Contact Impedance Hardness Test – assesses the hardness of materials in multiple scales (Brinell, Vickers, Rockwell)

• Relieves residual stresses, improves mechanical properties, and prevents cracking in welds.
• Enhances weld toughness and ductility, meets industry code requirements, and ensures structural integrity.
• Common in pressure vessels, piping, and structural steel.

• Reduces risk of cold cracking, improves weld quality, and facilitates welding of thick or high-carbon materials.
• Enhances fusion, reduces thermal gradients, and ensures proper weld penetration.
• Used in construction, fabrication, and welding thick steel or high-carbon materials.