INTERNATIONAL METAL TUBE APRIL 2019
Echomac® 25mm Ultrasonic Rotary Tester for small diameter tube
Magnetic Analysis Corp.’s new 25mm UT Rotary is designed for high speed flaw and dimensional ultrasonic inspection of tubes and bar in high precision applications.
The Echomac® 25mm Rotary provides 100% coverage at high throughput rates on thin wall product ranging from 5 to 25mm diameter, and is especially well suited for challenging applications requiring high performance, such as tubular product for nuclear and aerospace installations.
When used with MAC’s Echomac® instrumentation, the Rotary system offers superior inspection of ID/OD, longitudinal and transverse flaws, wall thickness and dimensional evaluation including conditions of eccentricity and ovality.
The Echomac® FD-6A electronics has received GE qualification for P3TF31, Class A & B, & P29TF82 Class A & B, a typical requirement for nuclear and aerospace applications. The FD-6/6A software can be equipped with a C scan for ease of test result analysis.
With an overall length of 630mm, the 25mm Rotary also allows trouble-free upgrades for inspection lines where space may be limited. Wall thickness down to 0.3mm, and tubes as short as 1 meter, can be successfully tested. Features include a transformer design which ensures improved signal to noise ratio, a wide range of selectable band pass filter settings, precise thickness resolution (1 µm) and excellent repeatability and reliability.
With zero channel cross-talk, 8,000 RPM running speed, precision test blocks and transducer holders, and convenient adjustment of the transducer angle, this Rotary provides optimum results. The Echomac® series is being used for applications ranging from full body testing and weld zone inspection during production, to 500mm Ultrasonic/Flux Leakage test systems for large diameter OCTG pipe.
Echomac® Ultrasonic system, featuring 25mm UT Rotary for testing small diameter bar
