TPi July 2017

products & developments

Portable crack detection solution

to gain positive recognition in the field of advanced NDT as an accurate solution for surface crack detection. As new industrial sectors have discovered the benefits of using ACFM, the demand for a more flexible and lightweight instrument has increased. Responding to this through user consultation and field testing, TSC has released the new Pace portable ACFM instrument. Pace has robust, user-centric, ergonomic features, with a high-contrast

TSC Inspection Systems has launched a new portable ACFM ® crack detection solution and probe range – Pace™ and Sensu™. The ACFM (alternating current field measurement) technique detects surface-breaking cracks in metallic structures and components without the need to remove protected coatings, therefore minimising downtime for critical operations. The company says that, with a proven track record in the energy, transportation and defence sectors, ACFM continues

angle nose, have been designed to perform easy, continuous scanning while being able to gain access to challenging tight-angle inspection areas. As ‘intelligent’ probes, the Sensu range stores configuration information and provides instant feedback of scanning status while in use. Dr Payam Zargarzadeh, TSC’s product design and development manager, stated, “This is an exciting time in product development for TSC. Pace is a smart, portable, lightweight, handheld ACFM instrument which offers reliable solutions for rope access, onshore/ offshore (top side) inspections.” TSC Inspection Systems – UK The Sensu probes have been launched alongside the Pace instruments

toughened screen, long battery life and support of a new generation of software. Ensuring high levels of data integrity and assurance, Pace will set new standards for non-destructive testing for surface breaking crack detection, according to TSC. The company’s functional design approach has also been applied to the new Sensu probe range, which partners Pace. The pencil- style ACFM probes, with a straight nose and right

Pace crane structure inspection

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High-end tube cutting series extended Dutch saw blade manufacturer Kinkelder has extended its range of TCT Champion saw blades for high- performance tube cutting. Applying a new carbide grade, PVD coating, body design and tooth geometry, the Champion TL saw blade series contains the company’s latest innovations for TCT tube cutting. The Champion TL saw blade has been designed to cut tubes with tensile strength up to 850N/mm 2 on high output/high quality stationary sawing machines.

400 to 800N/mm 2 . This blade type is specifically suited for Rattunde Twin machines, but also for other applications where multiple tubes are cut, such as Bewo, RSA and Sinico machines. Kinkelder’s cutting experts can advise on the parameters for the application. Kinkelder Champion TL saw blades are available in diameters from 225 to 560mm with a pitch of 9mm, 11mm and 13mm. Kinkelder BV – Netherlands info@kinkelder.nl www.kinkelder.com

Due to a new carbide grade, a new PVD coating to obtain a very smooth surface finish and a new tooth geometry and body design for better chip evacuation, this Champion saw blade has an improved blade life of typically 50 per cent and more compared to CX 3. A dedicated Champion TL Multi saw blade has been developed for multiple tube cutting with a tensile strength of

Over the past few years, the number of heavy-duty tube cutting applications has increased. Following performance feedback from the market and the demand for a new high-end TCT saw blade, the Champion series has been extended with two new blade types.

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