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March 2016 Tube ProducTs InTernaTIonal 51
Tube handl ing & logist ics
Gantry-style material
handling system for pipe
ultrasonic tester
The energy industry consumes an
enormous amount of tubular products.
Given the strict quality standards, new
and used pipes must be thoroughly
tested before being used in the field.
In the ‘full body phased array ultrasonic’
testing method, several testing attributes
are performed at one time, requiring a
handling system and integrated controls
to effectively position and test a wide
range of pipe sizes.
Haven Manufacturing has expanded its
material handling and systems control
knowledge into the oil and gas pipe
testing market.
In cooperation with ultrasonic electron-
ics producers, Haven has designed a
gantry and rail system that will support
a full body phased array ultrasonic
system.
The capacity of this system is from 2.5"
to 20" diameter, and up to 48ft length.
The sequence of operation begins with
measuring the length of each pipe, to
determine the end-of-pipe location.
A walking beam transfer device then
positions the pipe in the test station,
while simultaneously removing a tested
pipe to an exit table or conveyor.
In the testing station, the pipe is rotated
at a controlled rpm to match the
specified linear speed of the ultrasonic
tester carriage.
The combination of rotation and carriage
linear speed creates the desired test
helix pattern for a given pipe diameter
and wall thickness.
Multiple servo drives control the
synchronisation of the test cycle.
Manipulating up to 24,000lb of pipe at
one time requires both precision and
robust construction.
Haven Manufacturing – USA
Gantry ultrasonic tester
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