Kova Engineering (Saskatchewan) Ltd. is a diverse and experienced engineering consulting firm that combines the unique strengths of structural, mechanical, and metallurgical engineering to provide comprehensive solutions for your industrial and commercial requirements. Our integrated team of engineers, drafting technologists, and inspectors empowers us to enhance turnaround time and foster project cohesiveness. We are committed to deliver innovative solutions tailored to our clients’ needs, helping them to save on significant costs on fabrication and site work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our engineering, inspection, and asset integrity services. If you require additional information, our team is always available to assist.
What are some of the inspection techniques used by Kova Engineering?
Kova Engineering (Saskatchewan) Ltd. employs a variety of inspection techniques including:
- Visual weld inspection
- Non-destructive testing (NDT) methods including:
- Magnetic particle testing (MT)
- Liquid penetrant testing (PT)
- Ultrasonic testing (UT)
- Load and proof testing
- Dielectric testing
- Field and lab-based hardness testing.
Our inspection team uses a combination of these techniques when performing inspections on equipment, new fabrications, and structural repairs as well as when performing quality assurance examinations, dimensional verification, and conformance checks on buildings, and structures.
How can I ensure my assets meet the required standards for safe operation?
There are a wide variety of codes, standards, and provincial/territorial regulations that apply to equipment and structures. Our knowledgeable inspection and engineering staff can identify the codes, standards, legislation, and industry accepted best practices that apply to your specific equipment or structure and provide you with a plan to ensure its structural integrity and help you meet legislated requirements.
When is my equipment due for structural certification?
The timeline for inspection can vary depending on the code, standards, or provincial/territorial legislation for the specific piece of equipment; however, industry standard is a year or less between inspections. Our inspection team can help you determine an inspection schedule that meets your needs and the legislated requirements.
Do I need to tear down my crane after 10 years of operation?
Tear down of a crane depends on provincial/territorial legislation, the state of the equipment, and the manufacturer’s recommendations. We recommend contacting our inspection team to determine which codes and legislation apply to your crane as well as to assess the present state of your crane and the manufacturer’s recommendations.
What are your methods of payment?
We accept electronic funds transfer (EFT), cheque, or credit cards. We do not accept e-transfer.
What are the metallurgical engineering services that you provide?
Kova Engineering (Saskatchewan) Ltd. has Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Certified Welding Engineers on staff who can assist with ensuring your welding projects comply with required standards. Additionally, we assist our clients with material selection based on their application, provide material testing, and can procure lab-based material identification in accordance with CSA Standards.