Eddyfi Launches the Sharck™ Probe: Eddy Current Array for Carbon Steel Welds
Posted: 2014-11-24
By:
Eddyfi
Source:
www.eddyfi.com
Québec, Canada, November 24, 2014 — Eddyfi is proud to
launch a new line of eddy current array (ECA) probes
developed specifically for carbon steel crack
inspections. Based on tangential ECA technology (TECA™),
this new patent-pending technology is not only capable of
measuring crack position and length, but also crack depth
up to 10 mm (0.4 in) without surface preparation or
paint/coating removal. In fact, the Sharck probe can
tolerate a liftoff of up to 3 mm (0.120 in) so, unlike
conventional methods such as magnetic particle testing
(MT) and penetrant testing (PT), Eddyfi’s new probe
eliminates the need to strip off paint and coatings over
joints.
The spring-loaded fingers of the Sharck probe adapt to
the geometry of the weld crown to scan the weld cap, toe
area, and heat-affected zone all in a single pass. This
is a major improvement over pencil probes and
conventional eddy current techniques, moving away from
highly operator-dependent examinations methods. Moreover,
scan speeds of up to 200 mm/s (8 in/s) — with full data
recording — allow welds to be examined up to 10 times
faster compared to existing sophisticated electromagnetic
methods such as ACFM®.
The Sharck probe is paired to advanced software for
maximum performance and ease of use. Encoded 2D and 3D C-
scan imaging offers the most intuitive analysis
experience, while automatic readings provide crack
position, length, and depth for fast reporting. The
system also monitors liftoff and magnetic permeability
variations while scanning, performing live compensation.
Considering that ferrous materials have always been a
challenge for eddy current, the company invested
substantially in developing a high-performance solution
based on ECA technology: "Clients have been asking for
ECA and C-scan imaging for carbon steel materials. Eddyfi
has dedicated significant R&D efforts — about 30% of our
staff — to bring breakthrough welds and corrosion
solutions that address the needs of many industries
relying heavily on carbon steel. The Sharck probe is the
first step in our efforts to help solve the monumental
challenges these industries are facing," said Martin
Thériault, President and CEO of Eddyfi.
About Eddyfi
Headquartered in the advanced NDT hub of Québec, Canada,
with offices in Europe and the USA, Eddyfi focuses on
offering high-end eddy current and electromagnetic
solutions for the inspection of critical components and
assets. Eddyfi has customers in more than 50 countries in
such major industries as nuclear, power generation, oil &
gas, and aerospace.
Eddyfi employs the world’s most renowned experts in the
field of advanced eddy currents and electromagnetics, and
their mission is to push the limits of these technologies
to new heights. Eddyfi develops the industry’s best
performing and most reliable test instruments,
acquisition and analysis software, as well as standard
but more importantly, specialized surface array and
tubing probes. Eddyfi has the expertise, engineering, and
manufacturing flexibility to supply fully integrated and
specially made solutions that deliver superior
performance to our customers.
At Eddyfi, performance matters.
launch a new line of eddy current array (ECA) probes
developed specifically for carbon steel crack
inspections. Based on tangential ECA technology (TECA™),
this new patent-pending technology is not only capable of
measuring crack position and length, but also crack depth
up to 10 mm (0.4 in) without surface preparation or
paint/coating removal. In fact, the Sharck probe can
tolerate a liftoff of up to 3 mm (0.120 in) so, unlike
conventional methods such as magnetic particle testing
(MT) and penetrant testing (PT), Eddyfi’s new probe
eliminates the need to strip off paint and coatings over
joints.
The spring-loaded fingers of the Sharck probe adapt to
the geometry of the weld crown to scan the weld cap, toe
area, and heat-affected zone all in a single pass. This
is a major improvement over pencil probes and
conventional eddy current techniques, moving away from
highly operator-dependent examinations methods. Moreover,
scan speeds of up to 200 mm/s (8 in/s) — with full data
recording — allow welds to be examined up to 10 times
faster compared to existing sophisticated electromagnetic
methods such as ACFM®.
The Sharck probe is paired to advanced software for
maximum performance and ease of use. Encoded 2D and 3D C-
scan imaging offers the most intuitive analysis
experience, while automatic readings provide crack
position, length, and depth for fast reporting. The
system also monitors liftoff and magnetic permeability
variations while scanning, performing live compensation.
Considering that ferrous materials have always been a
challenge for eddy current, the company invested
substantially in developing a high-performance solution
based on ECA technology: "Clients have been asking for
ECA and C-scan imaging for carbon steel materials. Eddyfi
has dedicated significant R&D efforts — about 30% of our
staff — to bring breakthrough welds and corrosion
solutions that address the needs of many industries
relying heavily on carbon steel. The Sharck probe is the
first step in our efforts to help solve the monumental
challenges these industries are facing," said Martin
Thériault, President and CEO of Eddyfi.
About Eddyfi
Headquartered in the advanced NDT hub of Québec, Canada,
with offices in Europe and the USA, Eddyfi focuses on
offering high-end eddy current and electromagnetic
solutions for the inspection of critical components and
assets. Eddyfi has customers in more than 50 countries in
such major industries as nuclear, power generation, oil &
gas, and aerospace.
Eddyfi employs the world’s most renowned experts in the
field of advanced eddy currents and electromagnetics, and
their mission is to push the limits of these technologies
to new heights. Eddyfi develops the industry’s best
performing and most reliable test instruments,
acquisition and analysis software, as well as standard
but more importantly, specialized surface array and
tubing probes. Eddyfi has the expertise, engineering, and
manufacturing flexibility to supply fully integrated and
specially made solutions that deliver superior
performance to our customers.
At Eddyfi, performance matters.
