Welding inspection scanner PR-06-04

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Overview
NDT industrial scanners are used across a wide range of applications to increase inspection speed, data quality and probability of detection (POD). Available in one- or two-axis (XY) configurations, they are offered in motorized (automated) and semiautomated (manual) versions. Models for weld inspection accept multiple probes to enable multi-technology coverage. Corrosion scanners are compatible with HydroFORM™, flexible phased array probes and Dual Linear Array™ probes. Aerospace and wind-blade models include suction-cup variants for composite surfaces. A range of accessories completes inspection solutions, including probe and wedge models, pulser-receiver preamps, adaptors and water pumps.

Inspection Scanners
Designed to deliver repeatable positioning, faster acquisition and improved data quality for ultrasonic testing, these scanners support reliable C-scan generation and help raise POD across many industrial inspections.

Weld Inspection Scanners
Scanners for fabrication and maintenance weld inspection cover geometries from small-diameter pipes to flat plates. Multi-probe capability enables full weld-volume coverage. Motorized and semiautomated options provide flexibility for on-site and shop-floor use.

Corrosion Inspection Scanners
Corrosion-mapping scanners provide precise encoder feedback in one or two axes. They can be mounted on pipes or flat surfaces and are optimized for rapid detection of defects from laminations to in-service wall-thickness loss.

Aerospace / Wind Blade Inspection Scanners
These scanners enable fast C-scan acquisition for large-area mapping. Suction-cup variants and carefully encoded axes facilitate inspection on composite surfaces and curved structures.

Scanner Accessories
A range of accessories enhances data quality and repeatability, including couplant feed units, pulsers and preamplifiers, adaptors and water pumps.

Industrial Scanner FAQ

• Why use a scanner for NDT inspections? A scanner enables precise, repeatable positioning of one or multiple probes, controlled probe spacing and pressure, regulated couplant feed and accurate distance encoding — all improving signal stability and data consistency.
• Are scanners code compliant? Yes. Many codes and standards call for scanner use. Scanners are classified as semiautomated (operator-moved) or automated (motor-driven), with position monitoring via encoders.
• Why choose an automated scanner? Automated scanners allow remote inspections and access to difficult surfaces, maintain steady scan speeds (including low speeds required for demanding techniques such as TFM) and can increase productivity by running at higher speeds where appropriate.

Technical specifications / key features

• Axes: one or two axes (XY) with encoder feedback for precise positional data
• Operating modes: motorized (automated) and semiautomated (manual)
• Probe support: multi-probe capability for multi-technology inspection
• Applications: weld inspection, corrosion mapping, aerospace and wind blade inspection
• Compatibility: compatible with HydroFORM™, flexible phased array probes and Dual Linear Array™ probes, plus multiple phased array probe and wedge models
• Accessories: couplant feed units, pulser-receiver preamps, adaptors and water pumps
• Mounting: pipe and flat-surface mounting; suction-cup variants for composite surfaces
• Position encoding: encoder-monitored position for repeatable scans and accurate C-scan acquisition
• Use cases: from small pipes to flat plates; suited to fabrication and maintenance weld inspections and corrosion mapping