NDT Sweeper

Manual 2D encoded ultrasonic scanner

NDT Sweeper is a highly versatile manual 2D encoded scanner that is the perfect tool for quick Ultrasonic Testing (UT) examinations.

Details

NDT Sweeper is a compact, manually operated encoded scanner designed for flat and curved composite or carbon steel components, suiting diameters ranging from 4 in (100 mm) to flat plate.

Its small, lightweight, and ergonomic design allows operators to perform inspections in confined or difficult-to-reach areas, reducing the need to deploy an automatic scanner. Both axes are encoded, eliminating the need to draw an index line on the specimen during scanning. When inspecting horizontal cylindrical components, the scanner is intended for use on the upper half or sidewall of the pipe. Full circumferential inspection may be achieved by applying controlled positive pressure to the probe to maintain adequate coupling and mechanical support.

Highly versatile tool

Perfectly suited for long seam weld inspection on flat specimen or pipe, and for corrosion mapping
Easy to deploy and able to encode in raster scan across long distances, providing C-scan mapping of large composite parts
Quick and efficient solution for the assessment of damaged or freshly repaired carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer, or CFRP, surfaces

Innovative design

Two integrated encoders; 2D scanning precision
Non-marking wheels with integrated magnets; safe to use on composite, easy to use on steel
Brake that locks the location of the scanner at the desired position
Individual probe suspension that can be fixed axially or laterally
Can support up to two Phased Array (PA) probes at the same time; compatible with most Phased Array wedges

Specifications

GENERAL

Dimensions (h × l × w)

70 × 144 × 146 mm (2.75 × 5.67 × 5.75 in) without probe

Weight

1.2 kg (2.7 lbs)

Pipe Range, Circumferential*

100 mm (4 in) NPS (115 mm/4.5 in) to flat

Pipe Range, Longitudinal*

100 mm (4 in) NPS (115 mm/4.5 in) to flat

Radial Clearance

48 mm (1.9 in) on a 100 mm (4 in) NPS pipe; 70 mm (2.8 in) on plane surface

Probe Holding Capacity

2 phased array probes with option

PA Probe Holder Minimum Wedge Width

15.6 mm (0.61 in)

PA Probe Holder Maximum Wedge Width

75.6 mm (2.98 in)

Umbilical Length

3 m (10 ft)

Operating Temperature

-20°C (-4°F) to 50°C (122°F)

Environmental Sealing

Designed for IP68

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*The scanner is intended for use on the upper half or sidewall of the pipe. Full circumferential inspection may be achieved by applying controlled positive pressure to the probe to maintain adequate coupling and mechanical support.