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NDT Systems Armadillo Wheeled Hand Scanner for Encoded B-Scan Corrosion Inspection
SKU: ARMADILLO
A rugged, wheeled manual scanner with liquid feed and an included 5 MHz dual-element probe that turns compatible NDT Systems thickness gauges and flaw detectors into encoded B-scan corrosion mapping tools for pipes, elbows and storage tanks.
| 30+ in/sScan speed | 4"Minimum radius to flat | 5 MHzDual probe included | 0.73 kg1.6 lb |
The NDT Systems Armadillo is a compact, wheeled hand scanner that adds position-encoded B-scan imaging to compatible NDT Systems instruments, including the AvengerEZ, TG210 and TG410. As you roll it along the part, it records thickness against distance, building a cross-section profile of the back wall that shows exactly where corrosion and wall loss are located.
Its built-in liquid feed keeps the probe coupled as you scan, and an adaptive gimbal maintains good probe contact on curved surfaces from a 4" radius up to flat. The rugged aluminum body and included 5 MHz dual-element transducer make it a fast, practical tool for corrosion surveys on pipes, elbows and storage tanks.
Key Features
Encoded B-scan corrosion mapping
Position-encoded scanning ties every thickness reading to its location, producing an accurate B-scan cross-section of the wall for reliable corrosion and wall-loss evaluation.
Liquid feed for consistent coupling
The integrated liquid feed supplies couplant to the probe during the scan, maintaining a steady signal over long scan lines without stopping to reapply couplant.
Adaptive gimbal for curved surfaces
An adaptive gimbal improves probe contact as the scanner moves, so it works on surfaces from a 4" (102 mm) radius up to flat, covering pipes, elbows and tank walls.
Fast, flexible scanning
Scan at more than 30 inches per second, with user-definable scan length and resolution to match each inspection procedure.
Works with NDT Systems instruments
The Armadillo connects to the AvengerEZ, TG210, TG410 and Raptor for encoded B-scan. With the Raptor, it also supports auto-indexing, fast survey mode and J-scan.
Rugged and field ready
An all-aluminum body weighs just 0.73 kg (1.6 lb). A 12 ft (3.66 m) cable comes standard, with a 25 ft (7.6 m) option for reaching larger structures.
Specifications
| General | |
| Manufacturer | NDT Systems |
|---|---|
| Model | Armadillo hand scanner |
| SKU | ARMADILLO |
| Type | Wheeled manual encoded scanner (1-D) with liquid feed |
| Certification | Factory calibration |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Box dimensions (L × W × H) (estimated) | 356 × 305 × 152 mm (14.0 × 12.0 × 6.0 in) |
| Shipping weight (estimated) | 1.8 kg (4.0 lb) |
| Scanning | |
| Scan type | Position-encoded B-scan |
| Scan length | User definable |
| Scan resolution | User definable |
| Scan speed | More than 30 in/s (762 mm/s) |
| Minimum radius | 4 in (102 mm) to flat |
| Operation | Manual control |
| Coupling | Liquid feed; adaptive gimbal for improved probe contact |
| Included transducer | 5 MHz dual-element, 0.375" (9.5 mm) element diameter |
| Compatibility | |
| Instruments | NDT Systems AvengerEZ, TG210, TG410 and Raptor |
| Raptor features | Auto-indexing, fast survey mode, J-scan |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 117 × 71 × 64 mm (4.6 × 2.8 × 2.5 in) |
| Weight | 0.73 kg (1.6 lb) |
| Construction | Aluminum body |
| Attachment | Suction cup standard; magnetic feet optional |
| Cable length | 12 ft (3.66 m) standard; 25 ft (7.6 m) optional |
| Power | Powered by the connected instrument |
| Operating temperature | -10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F) |
What's in the Box
- NDT Systems Armadillo hand scanner
- 5 MHz dual-element transducer, 0.375" (9.5 mm)
- Interface cable
Standard NDT Systems package. Contents can vary by package, so contact us to confirm what ships with your order.
Complete your corrosion mapping setup
Pair the Armadillo with an NDT Systems AvengerEZ, TG210, TG410 or Raptor instrument. Add couplant for the liquid feed, the optional magnetic feet, a 25 ft (7.6 m) cable for large structures, and a step block for calibration.
Applications
| ✓ Corrosion inspection | ✓ Pipes and piping |
| ✓ Elbows and curved sections | ✓ Storage tanks |
| ✓ Encoded thickness B-scans | ✓ Pressure vessels and boilers |
| ✓ Wall loss evaluation | ✓ Maintenance and asset integrity programs |
About NDT Systems
NDT Systems has provided ultrasonic testing solutions to a wide range of industries for over 40 years. Based in Huntington Beach, California, it designs and manufactures thickness gauges, bond testers, portable flaw detectors, manual and motorized scanners, and precision transducers.
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