NDT Supply

What NDT Supply does

NDT Supply is a privately held, micro-scale distributor of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspection equipment, headquartered in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, operating with 1–10 employees and claiming 50+ years of industry experience. The company curates and resells a multi-manufacturer catalog of eddy current conductivity meters, UV and blue light inspection lamps, industrial videoscopes and borescopes, pipe inspection cameras, film viewers, hardness testers, and related accessories — sourced from approximately twenty brand partners including Spectro-UV, ETher NDE, Fischer Technology, Yateks, Centurion NDT, Foerster, Magnaflux, and Dakota Ultrasonics. NDT Supply does not manufacture proprietary technology; its differentiation is curation, brand-neutral technical consultation (via the 'Ask the NDT Man' service), and content such as purchasing guides.

The business runs primarily as a self-serve e-commerce storefront on BigCommerce, supplemented by 'Request Pricing' for enterprise quotes, account-based ordering, and a secondary surplus/bargain shop for discounted demo and trade-in equipment. Pricing ranges from ~$108 for accessory filter glasses to quote-based enterprise systems (videoscopes, cart-mounted turbine inspection rigs such as WebViewer and PoleCam HD 1000), with a $25 small-order fee on orders under $425. Customer verticals include aerospace and aviation MRO, power generation (nuclear and conventional), oil and gas, and automotive manufacturing, alongside individual quality control inspectors. The company explicitly emphasizes 50+ years of expertise, brand-neutral recommendations, and competitive pricing as its core value proposition.

Name

NDT Supply

Legal name

NDT Supply

Website

https://ndtsupply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NDT Supply is a US-based, privately held micro-distributor (~1–10 employees) of non-destructive testing equipment — including eddy current meters, UV inspection lamps, borescopes, and pipe cameras — curated from ~20 manufacturers and sold via e-commerce to aerospace, power generation, oil & gas, and automotive quality inspectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Destructive Testing Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42361)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

NDT/NDE Inspection Equipment (Ultrasonic, eddy current, radiography, thermography) (IMAGAFAI)

Keywords

• Non-destructive testing equipment
• Eddy current conductivity meters
• Industrial borescopes videoscopes
• UV inspection lamps
• NDT supplies distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Shawnee Mission

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. New Equipment Sales: NDT Supply generates revenue through direct sales of new NDT equipment including eddy current conductivity meters, UV lamps, borescopes, videoscopes, pipe inspection cameras, film viewers, and related accessories from various manufacturers.
2. Surplus/Used Equipment Sales: The company operates a bargain shop section selling high-quality surplus, demo, and trade-in equipment at discounted prices, including borescopes, film viewers, hardness testers, penetrant testing equipment, radiography gear, ultrasonic testing equipment, UV lamps, and conductivity meters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

NDT Supply is a value-added distributor and e-commerce retailer of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspection instruments, supplies, testing equipment, and accessories sourced from multiple manufacturers. The company operates an online storefront (ndtsupply.com) that curates and resells eddy current conductivity meters, UV/blue light inspection lamps, industrial borescopes and videoscopes, pipe inspection cameras, film viewers, and large-component RVI systems for professional quality control inspectors across multiple industries.

Product overview

NDT Supply is a distributor of Non-Destructive Testing equipment operating a multi-product catalog platform. The core offering spans five main product categories: (1) Eddy Current Conductivity Meters for nonferrous metal testing and sorting; (2) UV/Blue Light Inspection Lamps including LED UV lamps, blue light inspection systems, disinfectant lamps, and UVGI sanitization cabinets for fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI), magnetic particle inspection (MPI), and healthcare sanitization; (3) Industrial Videoscopes and Borescopes featuring Yateks P+ Series modular video borescopes, P-Series LED UV videoscopes, and UV pole cameras for remote visual inspection; (4) Pipe Inspection Camera Systems including sewer cameras with Wi-Fi streaming to mobile apps; and (5) Large Component Inspection Systems including WebViewer, PoleCam HD 1000 Cart, and CIS Coupling Inspection Systems for turbine and aviation applications. The company also offers used/surplus equipment through its NDT Equipment Bargain Shop. Products integrate with Apple and Android mobile applications for Wi-Fi streaming and include various accessories such as filter glasses, mounting fixtures, and replacement parts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eddy Current Conductivity Meters Multi-brand product line of precision instruments for measuring electrical conductivity of nonferrous metals, used for metal sorting, alloy verification, heat treatment assessment, and corrosion detection. Includes SigmaCheck 2, Sigmatest 2.070, SigmaScope SMP350/Gold/SMP10, Verimet M4900C, AutoSigma 3000, and FM-140XL models.
• Centurion NDT FM-140XL Digital Conductivity Meter Portable digital conductivity meter with +/-0.5% accuracy at 20C, LED display, RS-232 data output, rechargeable Ni-Cad batteries providing 10 hours continuous operation, and automatic lift-off compensation for rough surfaces.
• LED UV Inspection Lamps High-intensity UV-A LED lamps for fluorescent penetrant inspection (LPI), magnetic particle inspection (MPI), and contamination detection. Includes handheld, stationary, and battery-operated models from Spectro-UV, BlueLine NDT, Magnaflux, LCNDT, Baugh & Weedon, UVP, and NDT Consultants.
• Spectro-UV Optimax 450 Blue Light LED Flashlight Rechargeable 450nm blue light LED inspection lamp with 7,000 uW/cm2 intensity at 15 inches, anodized aluminum body, dichroic lens filtering, 90-minute battery life, and smart AC/DC charging. Priced at $350.00.
• Spectro-UV Multi-Lite OFK-300A UV/Blue Flashlight Versatile inspection flashlight with three Qwik-Connect interchangeable LED lamp heads providing UV-A (18,000 uW/cm2), blue light (7,000 uW/cm2), and white light illumination, with ultra-hi-flux LED technology and Electronic Intensity Stabilizer. Priced at $1,036.00.
• Spectro-UV UVGI Sanitizing Cabinets UV-C germicidal sanitization cabinets (HCL-1000 at $2,740.00 and HCL-1500 at $3,400.00) designed for healthcare protective equipment including face masks, gloves, cell phones and tablets. Feature programmable microprocessor, embedded UV sensor, and automatic shut-off.
• LCNDT ST-100 UV-C LED Disinfectant Lamp Battery-powered 40W LED UV-C 275nm disinfectant lamp for sanitation, requiring 30-second hold for effective disinfection. Priced at $350.00 in new condition.
• Blue Line NDT Filter Glasses ANSI Z87.1-compliant safety glasses designed to provide maximum rejection of reflected blue light and maximum viewing contrast for fluorescent indications. Available in FG-RB-1, FG-RB-2, and FG-RB-3 models. Priced at $108.00 per pair.
• Yateks P+ Series UV LED Video Borescopes UV LED industrial video borescopes available in 2.8mm, 3.9mm, and 6.0mm outer diameters with lengths from 1.0m to 3.0m. Features 4-way/all-way motorized articulation, 8-inch HD touchscreen monitor, 400x400 to 1280x720 pixel resolution, and IP67 waterproof rating.
• Yateks P+ Series Modular Video Borescopes Modular bench-top video borescope system accepting 32 interchangeable probes. Features 4-way motorized articulation, HD touch screens, high-resolution CMOS sensors up to 2MP, compatibility across 1.1mm to 8.4mm diameter probes, and support for UV LED, white LED, and fiber illumination options.
• Small Diameter Pipe Inspection Camera System 1080P AHD pipe inspection system with 18mm camera head, 20-60m fiberglass cable, and 7 or 10-inch LCD monitor. Features IP68 waterproof camera, sapphire glass lens, SD card recording, and wireless 512Hz locator option. Priced from $2,215.00 to $2,380.00.
• Insight Vision Opticam Sewer Camera System Rugged portable sewer camera with 1.3-inch modular self-leveling color camera head, 150-400ft push rod lengths, Wi-Fi streaming to Apple/Android apps, one-touch USB recording, on-screen text writer, and built-in 512Hz sonde for pipe locating.
• SeeUV 1 UV PoleCam HD 1000 Camera System Visual inspection system combining HD color CCTV with UV and white light illumination in a 1-inch diameter pole. Features 365nm peak wavelength, simultaneous UV/white light control, 1080/30P video resolution, and 5 interchangeable optical adapters.
• WebViewer Camera Inspection System Cart-mounted UV and white light inspection system for turbine engine drums, shafts, and spools in aviation/aerospace industries. Features motorized 3-axis encoded movement (X, Y, radial), 1980x1020p HD resolution, and UV intensity >2000 uW/cm2 at 365-370nm.
• PoleCam HD 1000 Cart Inspection System HD visual inspection cart system with 1-inch diameter camera boom, UV and white light illumination for FPI/MPI inspections. Features 51-inch insertion range, motorized/manual controls, and 5 interchangeable optical adapters (0, 45, 60, 90 wide/narrow degrees).
• CIS Coupling Inspection System Cart-based RVI system for aviation coupler and cylindrical part inspection. Features 360-degree rotational fixture, independent UV/white illumination, meets PWA107540 requirements for FPI/MPI testing, with X/Y axis encoded movement.
• UVP Pen-Ray UV Lamps Pencil-style UV-A lamps manufactured from highest-grade quartz material for fluorescent inspection. Feature 365nm peak wavelength through phosphor conversion, with various model configurations for bore hole and inaccessible area illumination.
• NDT Equipment Bargain Shop (Used and Surplus) Secondary sales channel offering high-quality surplus, demo, and trade-in NDT equipment including borescopes, film viewers, densitometers, hardness testers, penetrant testing equipment, radiography gear, ultrasonic testing equipment, conductivity meters, and UV lamps at discounted prices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ years of industry experience providing expertise in product selection

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered primary, secondary and minor.

• ETher NDEprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorETher NDE manufactures eddy current conductivity meters including the SigmaCheck 2, which NDT Supply distributes. ETher NDE was founded by people who created and manufactured the original Hocking AutoSigma 3000, and NDT Supply sells both new and surplus ETher NDE equipment.
• Spectro-UV / SpectronicsprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpectro-UV (formerly Spectronics) is a major manufacturer of UV lamps and inspection lights. NDT Supply distributes their full product line including Optimax series flashlights, Tritan 450 blue light lamps, Multi-Lite OFK-300A, UVGI sanitizing cabinets, and OPTI-LUX 365 series.
• BlueLine NDTsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBlueLine NDT manufactures blue light inspection lamps and filter glasses for fluorescent NDT inspection. NDT Supply distributes their FL5000 Dual Mode Inspection Lamp and FG-RB series filter glasses conforming to ANSI Z87.1 standards.
• YateksprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYateks manufactures industrial videoscopes and borescopes. NDT Supply distributes Yateks P+ Series video borescopes, P-Series UV videoscopes, and related equipment. Yateks products are fully supported in the USA by trained and experienced remote viewing engineers.
• Fischer TechnologyprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFischer Technology manufactures eddy current conductivity meters including SigmaScope SMP350, SigmaScope Gold, and SMP10. Their products are designed for electrical conductivity measurement of nonferrous metals and precious metal analysis.
• Centurion NDTsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCenturion NDT manufactures digital conductivity meters including FM-140XL. NDT Supply distributes their equipment including discontinued models offered at surplus pricing.
• FoerstersecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFoerster manufactures the Sigmatest 2.070, a new generation eddy current conductivity meter distributed by NDT Supply.
• InterTestsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInterTest manufactures P-Series LED UV videoscopes and related inspection equipment that NDT Supply distributes.
• Insight VisionsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsight Vision manufactures sewer camera systems including Opticam and VuTEK pipe inspection cameras. NDT Supply distributes their pipe inspection video camera systems.
• Scandico SystemssecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScandico Systems (Sweden) manufactures UV-A LED flashlights including Marvel C4 and MaxiNova 5S/6S models. Their products are distributed by NDT Supply including surplus inventory.
• Baugh & WeedonsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBaugh & Weedon manufactures specialty UV inspection lamps including Vista+ handheld UV lamps with HD camera and measurement capabilities, and Vista Eye inspection systems. NDT Supply distributes their products.
• UVP (Ultra-Violet Products)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUVP manufactures Pen-Ray UV lamps made from highest grade quartz material for fluorescent inspection. NDT Supply distributes their products as replacement for discontinued Spectro-UV pencil lamps.
• LCNDTsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLCNDT manufactures LED UV lamps including ST-100 UV-C disinfectant lamp and FL-200/FL-100 compact UV flashlights. NDT Supply distributes their products.
• MagnafluxsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMagnaflux manufactures UV-A 365 LED rechargeable torch lights compliant with ASTM E-3022 and related NDT consumables. NDT Supply distributes their products.
• Maurer MagneticsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaurer Magnetic (degaussing systems) brings 21st century technology to field demagnetization. Their systems are available for small parts to large structures and everything in-between.
• Dakota UltrasonicssecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDakota Ultrasonics manufactures flaw and thickness gauges for corrosion and general purpose testing. NDT Supply distributes their ultrasonic testing equipment.
• NDT ConsultantsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNDT Consultants manufactures UV-EYE inspection tools for fluorescent LPI, MPI and visual inspections. Their products allow measurement and recording of indications for PDF report generation.
• FlawTechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlawTech manufactures visual training samples and NDT demonstration kits for inspector training including Standard Visual Kit, Visual Borescope Set, Standard NDT Demonstration Kit, and Multi-Method NDT Kit.
• HockingsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHocking (reconditioned) manufactures AutoSigma 3000 eddy current conductivity meters. NDT Supply offers reconditioned units as part of their surplus equipment offerings.
• K.J. Law (Verimation)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorK.J. Law (now Verimation) manufactures Verimet M4900C eddy current conductivity meters known as the most rugged probe in the industry, ideal for shop environments.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mistras Group: Provider of NDT products and outsourced inspection services to the aerospace, energy, and infrastructure markets. Sells its own ultrasonic, acoustic emission, and structural health monitoring equipment alongside a services business, competing with NDT Supply's equipment distribution on the product side.
• Magnaflux: Manufacturer of UV-A inspection lamps, fluorescent penetrant and magnetic particle inspection consumables. Magnaflux is both a current NDT Supply distribution partner and a direct competitor in the same UV/MPI product categories.
• Sonatest: Manufacturer of ultrasonic flaw detectors, thickness gauges, and phased array equipment. Competes with NDT Supply's ultrasonic product lines (e.g., Dakota Ultrasonics offerings) while also serving as a distribution alternative for the same customer base.
• YXLON International: Manufacturer of industrial X-ray and computed tomography inspection systems for aerospace, automotive, and electronics. Overlaps with NDT Supply's radiography and film-viewing categories at the higher end of the inspection market.
• Waygate Technologies (Baker Hughes): Industrial inspection business offering ultrasonic, eddy current, radiographic, and remote visual inspection products under the Krautkrämer and Phoenix brand legacy. Competes with NDT Supply in eddy current and ultrasonic conductivity/thickness categories while also selling direct to large industrial customers.
• Fischer Technology: Manufacturer of eddy current conductivity meters (SigmaScope SMP350, SMP10, SigmaScope Gold) for nonferrous metals and precious metals. Sells both direct and through NDT Supply, creating a partial channel-partner / competitor relationship.
• Foerster Group: Manufacturer of eddy current testing instruments including the Sigmatest 2.070 conductivity meter that NDT Supply distributes. Foerster sells direct globally and competes with NDT Supply on the eddy current and conductivity meter category.
• Olympus Industrial (Evident): Major manufacturer of industrial borescopes, videoscopes, ultrasonic and eddy current flaw detectors that sells direct and through distributors. Overlaps with NDT Supply's core borescope and RVI categories but operates a much broader portfolio across medical and scientific markets.

Direct peers

• ETher NDE: UK-based specialist manufacturer of eddy current conductivity meters (SigmaCheck 2) founded by the creators of the original Hocking AutoSigma 3000. Both supplies NDT Supply as a channel partner and sells direct to end users in the same product category.
• NDT Instruments Inc. Independent US distributor of NDT equipment, ultrasonic transducers, and calibration services to aerospace, power generation, and oil & gas customers. Operates a similar multi-OEM distribution and resale model as NDT Supply, serving overlapping customer verticals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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