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36 Tube Products International November 2015
products & developments
New motorised weld inspection scanner
Phoenix Inspection Systems has
launched SAW Bug (Single Axis Weld
scanner), a motorised magnetic-
wheeled buggy for the inspection of
circumferential welds on carbon steel
pipelines and vessels. SAW Bug
incorporates many of the features of
the Phoenix dual axis MagScan, with
the package streamlined for a lower
price point to enable cost-effective
automated inspections in a simple,
user-friendly kit.
The four-wheel drive system delivers
constant speed, whether ascending
or descending the inspection surface,
and the powerful magnetic buggy has
excellent grip and performance that can
overcome small obstructions, providing
the operator with accurate data.
A standard SAW Bug holds four probes
– typically two phased array and two
TOFD – but can accommodate up to six
ultrasonic probes in a compact design,
making it adaptable for the inspection of
a wide range of welds from 4" pipes up
to large vessels.
Andrew Brewis, sales manager at
Phoenix Inspection Systems, said,
“SAW Bug is a great new addition
to the Phoenix range of scanners. It
is compatible with industry standard
instrumentation, providing inspection
engineers with a ‘no-fuss’, low cost
weld inspection product.”
Phoenix specialises in the design
and manufacture of ultrasonic non-
destructive testing (NDT) solutions for
sectors including energy, aerospace,
process industries and rail.
Established for over 30 years, the
company offers a wide range of standard
NDT products, and provides custom-
made solutions to clients worldwide.
Phoenix Inspection Systems Ltd – UK
Pneumatic welding machine for
crossover fittings
Ritmo SpA is an Italian company with 35
years of experience in the manufacturing
of plastic welding machines and
equipment.
The company’s S02 workshop welding
machine is able to thermo-mould PP-R
fittings for civil and industrial purposes.
The special pieces are called ‘crossover
fittings’ since they are shaped to
overtake an existing pipeline. They
have a range of diameters from 20 to
32mm.
The S02 features a cutting station able
to prepare the working pipes to the
required size.
After the cut, the segments are
heated, in order to be bent in a special
bending station. The bending station is
composed of two working units, which
are independent and configurable
with different working diameters
to ensure flexibility and productivity.
For every work cycle, the S02
is able to realise up to ten special
fittings.
Ritmo SpA – Italy
The SAW Bug from Phoenix Inspection Systems
Ritmo’s S02