NM01LPS08

The LPS-08 Scanner is a versatile and adaptable scanning solution designed for ultrasonic testing (UT) of pipes and tubes with outer diameters ranging from 4 inches to 12 inches. This system facilitates circumferential or axial scanning, depending on the application and setup, and is ideal for a variety of non-destructive testing inspections on cylindrical components.

The scanner utilizes a Chain LPS-07-EN as its primary mechanism for securing and guiding it around the pipe's surface. This chain system offers flexibility and allows the scanner to be quickly and easily adjusted to accommodate different pipe diameters within the specified range. The "EN" designation of the chain likely indicates that it is designed to work in conjunction with an encoder, providing positional feedback for accurate data acquisition.

An integral part of this scanning system is the Encoder EN-08. This encoder precisely tracks the movement of the scanner along the pipe's surface, typically measuring circumferential or axial displacement. The encoder sends digital signals to the connected ultrasonic testing instrument, providing real-time positional information of the ultrasonic probe(s). This data is crucial for creating detailed inspection maps (such as C-scans), accurately locating and sizing any detected anomalies, and ensuring comprehensive coverage of the inspection area.

The LPS-08 Scanner is designed for manual or semi-automated operation, requiring an operator to move the scanner along the pipe while the encoder records its position. Its ability to handle a range of pipe diameters makes it a valuable tool for inspecting various sizes of cylindrical components commonly found in industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, and manufacturing. The encoded chain system ensures that the collected ultrasonic data can be reliably correlated with the physical location on the pipe, leading to accurate and repeatable inspection results.

Key Features:

• Versatile Pipe Scanning: Designed for ultrasonic testing of pipes and tubes.

• Wide Diameter Range: Accommodates outer diameters from 4 inches to 12 inches.

• Chain-Based Attachment: Utilizes a Chain LPS-07-EN for secure and adaptable mounting.

• Encoded Positioning: Integrated Encoder EN-08 provides precise positional feedback.

• Enables Data Mapping: Facilitates the creation of C-scans and other positional data representations.

• Manual or Semi-Automated Operation: Requires operator movement along the inspection surface.

• Durable Construction: Built to withstand the demands of industrial inspection environments.

• Facilitates Accurate Defect Location and Sizing: Precise positional data enhances analysis capabilities.

Applications:

• Weld inspection (girth welds and longitudinal welds) on pipes and tubes.  

• Corrosion mapping and monitoring on cylindrical components.

• Detection and sizing of various types of flaws and discontinuities.

• Quality control during pipe and tube manufacturing.

• In-service inspection of pipelines and process piping.