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Inspection, Testing & Quality Control
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A NEW pipe scanner specially designed
for phased array inspection has been
produced by Phoenix Inspection Systems.
The Bracelet is a low-profile manual
scanner which can be used on pipe
diameters ranging from 0.5" to 4" nominal
pipe size and can operate in areas of
limited access with an envelope of just 0.5".
The Bracelet is designed to be sure-footed,
practical and easy to use. It fits securely
to the pipe by means of the bracelet
mechanism.
Together with the rubber wheels, this
provides a sure grip to prevent the scanner
slipping during a scan whilst the integrated
miniature, splash proof encoder, running on
the surface of the pipe, provides positional
feedback to the instrumentation.
The Bracelet can operate either with a
single phased array probe for pipe-to-fitting
inspections or, with the extended bracket,
can be configured for dual-sided inspections.
It is compatible with industry standard small
bore phased array probes and flawdetectors.
Andrew Brewis of Phoenix Inspection
Systems said: “The Bracelet is the ultimate
solution for scanning small-bore pipework.
Bracelet is solution for small-bore pipe inspection
It is lightweight, swift and easy to operate
but at the same time is designed to be sure-
footed and provide accurate, reliable data.
It is ideal for any phased array inspection,
particularly on banks of pipes where the
presence of obstructions calls for a device
that can operate with minimal clearance.”
Phoenix Inspection Systems – UK
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