What is a Bracelet Scanner?
When inspecting welds in pipework, you need to accurately locate and inspect the apex of each weld. Exposing the pipe's interior for inspection can be challenging due to its location and size.
The ultrasonic scanner is your solution to this problem. This inspection tool is a phased array ultrasonic sensor that provides you with an effective aid for working with areas difficult to inspect, such as welds and pipework.
This article will teach you everything you need to know about the bracelet scanner.
What is a bracelet scanner?
The ultrasonic belt bracelet scanner is a phased array ultrasonic sensor that uses ultrasound technology to inspect welds in circumferential welds.
Compared to other non-contact methods, this type of scanner is suitable for weld inspection because its specifications are designed to meet the weld inspection requirements. It detects flaws such as cracks, porosity, and undercuts and offers you real-time visual feedback during an inspection.
The bracelet scanner has been optimized for evaluating circumferential welds in tiny bore pipework using ultrasonic phased array transducers. The design's size, simplicity, and function meet the application's criteria.
The bracelet scanner is available in two configurations: Single-sided and double-sided configurations. The single-sided scanner is used on the non-weld side of the circumference, while the double-sided scanner is used on opposite sides of the circumference.
Double-sided bracelets scanners are different from single-sided ones. They have a second aperture that enables the ultrasonic scanner to detect defects on the other side of the pipe. The ultrasonic bracelet scanner can be mounted to the most common ultrasonic sensors.
What are the features of a bracelet scanner?
- The bracelet has a scanning range of 0.5" to 12" NPS. You can set the scanning speeds between 1 kHz and 20 kHz.
- The scanner allows for single or dual-sided configurations.
- The scanner supports a 13mm radial height from the surface of the pipes to the centre of the ultrasonic sensor.
- It has belt links which can be added or removed easily using thumbscrews.
- The bracelet scanner has durable rubber wheels and a back casing that helps protect it from dirt and water.
- The encoder on the scanner is miniature and splashproof and provides 38 quad counts/mm.
- The sensor can be adjusted to fit pipes with circumferential welds ranging from 12mm to 48mm.
- The bracelet scanner has an ultrasonic sensor that is infinitely adjustable on the vertical axis and fixed on the horizontal.
The benefits of a bracelet scanner
- The design is compact: The design of a Bracelet scanner is very compact, which means it is easy to install on pipework.
- The belt strap makes it possible for you to do inspections repeatedly: The belt strap makes way for repetitive inspection and maintenance of the pipework.
- The Bracelet scanner provides visual feedback: A visual display with an LED screen on the installation of the ultrasonic scanner allows you to view clear and crisp images corresponding to the pointed wedge while working on a pipe that has previously been scanned.
- It has both single and dual configurations: The Bracelet scanner is available in two configurations: single and double-sided. The double-sided bracelets scanners are designed to find the flaws on both sides of the pipework weld.
- It has a built-in encoder: The Bracelet scanner has a built-in encoder that allows you to obtain counts corresponding to the pipework's circumference. The counts are used to measure the diameter of the pipe.
Conclusion
When you want to conduct weld inspection in pipework, the Bracelet Scanner is the perfect tool for you.
You can source it reliably from NDT-KITS. NDT-KITS has been a trusted company specializing in manufacturing and supplying nondestructive inspection instruments for many years. The company continuously invents new technologies and techniques that guarantee the utmost quality level, precision, durability and value of the given product.
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