Bracelet - Bore Pipe Weld Scanner
Overview
This manually operated belt scanner is the ultimate scanning aid for phased array inspection of circumferential welds in small bore pipework.
This lightweight and low-profile scanner is extremely easy to set up and use for weld testing on pipe sizes from 0.5" to 4". The Bracelet is compatible with industry standard miniature phased array transducers and is designed to be used in areas of limited access with a scanner height of 13 mm.
Features
The Bracelet is commonly supplied as a single sided configuration making it suitable for pipe-to-fitting inspections as well as straight welds. It is also available in dual sided configuration with bridging plates and two phased array transducers for complete weld inspection in one scan.
Compact design
The Bracelet scanner has a radial height from the pipe surface of only 13 mm and can be fed around the pipe past neighbouring obstructions to provide 360º inspection when only half the pipe is accessible.
Easy hook and loop strap
The Bracelet scanner is quick and easy to attach the Bracelet to the pipe using a hook and loop strap to secure it in position. Similarily is very easy add or remove links to the belt for resizing the scanner to use on different pipe diameters.
Phased Array or TOFD inspection
The Bracelet scanner has been optimised for testing circumferential welds in small bore pipework with ultrasonic phased array transducers. However, adding the TOFD kit make this solution optimal.
Single or Dual side option
Inspection technique option for one or two sides of the weld.
Rubber Wheels
The rubber coated wheels provide the Bracelet with excellent axial grip to prevent unwanted slipping and provide smooth circumferential movement around pipe.
Built in encoder
The miniature sealed encoder provides a high resolution (36 steps/mm) scan recording with fully compatible with Sonatest instruments.
Resources
Phased Array Technique for Inspection of Contact Point Corrosion
The PA-CAT™ phased array technique developed by Holloway NDT & Engineering Inc. is an attenuation-based modelling algorithm used to evaluate the minimum remaining wall thickness at pipe or vessel supports.
Echo to Echo and Coating Thickness Measurements
Many applications in the Corrosion thickness applications have painted surfaces on vessels, ship hulls, pipes, bridges, and tanks.
Wide thickness range using delay line probes
Aircraft manufacturers have very demanding specifications when it comes to non-destructively measuring the wall thickness of aircraft parts.
Paint on Various Substrates
Most conventional coating thickness gages using eddy current or magnetic induction or other magnetic techniques can easily and accurately measure the thickness of paint on metals such as that on an automotive hood. They cannot measure paint on non-metal materials such as plastic bumpers, composites, wood or concrete.
Build Your Expertise With Confidence
In the past decade, there have been few revolutions in the world of advance ultrasonic technologies; the latest is the introduction of Total Focusing Method (TFM).
TFMi™: Using Intermodal Analysis to Improve TFM Imaging
Total Focussing Method (TFM) is a term given to the mathematical processing of waveforms
collected by a phased array data acquisition process to provide an image of a volume under
inspection.
Intermodal TFM with Applications to Weld Inspections
Inspection of Nozzles using the Veo3 and Scannner
Traditional UT inspection is time consuming, creating a scan plan and then performing the scan using multiple transducers. When using the Veo3 and Nozzle Scan the set ups can all be done offsite, thereby substantially reducing and easing site work.
Flange Inspection PAUT
Phased array gives the ability to inspect flanges without having to take them apart, resulting in quicker and cheaper inspections.
Phased Array Bolt Inspection
Traditional methods for checking bolts include removing and visually checking for any cracking, this not only takes a long time but can also cost a huge amount of money
Accessories
Standard Kit Content
Single Bracelet Scanner, select option according to OD requirements:
- AE-BRLT-S-0.5"-4"
- AE-BRLT-S-0.5"-6"
- AE-BRLT-S-1.5"-4"
- AE-BRLT-S-1.5"-6"
Encoder with 5m cable wired for VEO+, VEO and PRISMA
Irrigation tubing and accessories
Protective Carry Case
Dual Bracelet Scanner, select option according to OD requirements:
- AE-BRLT-D-1.5"-4"
Accessories
| Probes & Wedges | Refer |
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| CMA013 | Portable Manual Couplant Pump - 2 gal. |
| CMA014 | Portable Manual Pump - 3 gal. |
| Calibration Block | Refer |