The complexity of eddy current testing (ET) systems is on the rise in metallurgy, mechanical engineering, and numerous other industries. Changes in production parameters often require reconfiguring or expanding these inspection systems, increasing their overhead and cost.
Multichannel eddy current flaw detectors address these challenges because they are universal building blocks from which scalable nondestructive testing (NDT) solutions can be quickly and cost-effectively created. By combining several multichannel flaw detectors (modules) into a unified platform controlled via a common PC and connecting different types of eddy current probes to each module, system capacity and functionality can be expanded. This enables simultaneous eddy current inspection of product and material surfaces from multiple inspection points while providing a rapid response to even minor deviations from specified parameters. This architecture ensures the stable operation of the nondestructive testing system as quality control requirements increase.
Multichannel eddy current testers can identify surface-breaking cracks and subsurface defects, including those related to stress corrosion. They can also effectively operate when the metal surface is painted, oxidized, or covered with thin, nonconductive coatings. Designed for demanding industrial environments, this eddy current testing (ECT) equipment serves as a flexible, compact instrument for manufacturing lines and in-service asset inspection across all nondestructive testing (NDT) sectors.
A compact flaw detector for scalable eddy current systems and automated inspection across industries. With a frequency range of 10 Hz to 16 MHz and support for up to 32 probes per channel, it enables the high-speed detection of surface cracks and subsurface defects. It enables PC integration and is compatible with rotary and encoder-based NDT equipment.
Multichannel eddy current flaw detectors are integral components of automated, high-speed rail testing systems such as the OKOSCAN 73HS and hand-pushed rail flaw detectors, such as the ETS2-73 and ETS2-77. This eddy current testing equipment quickly identifies critical surface and subsurface defects across the entire railhead, including the gauge corner, running surface, and field side, of railroad, subway, and streetcar rails. It complies with the International Union of Railways' Code of Rail Defects (UIC 712-R) and can detect defects up to 0.12 in (3 mm) deep. This information supports informed maintenance decisions, such as grinding, milling, or replacing rails.
Multichannel eddy current testers are part of eddy current testing machines used in aircraft inspections, like the SMARTSCAN-FA wheel inspection system. This eddy current equipment enables the rapid, automated, and repeatable detection of flaws in critical areas of aircraft wheels, including the flange, tubewell, and bead seat, in accordance with ISO 15548-1 and requirements of leading global wheel manufacturers such as Safran Landing Systems, Goodrich, Honeywell and Meggitt.
Multichannel flaw detectors are part of eddy current testing machines, such as the SMARTSCAN-FA wheel inspection system, which are used in aircraft inspections. This eddy current equipment enables the rapid, automated, and repeatable detection of flaws in critical areas of aircraft wheels, including the flange, tubewell, and bead seat. It meets the requirements of leading global wheel manufacturers, such as Safran Landing Systems, Goodrich, Honeywell, and Meggitt, as well as the ISO 15548-1 standard.
The multichannel nature of these systems provides stable signal acquisition and multi-frequency capability for aircraft wheel inspection. Lower frequencies allow for greater penetration, enabling the detection of subsurface fatigue cracks. Higher frequencies increase sensitivity to small surface-breaking defects.
OKOndt GROUP offers NDT specialists and companies standard eddy current testing systems, featuring multichannel flaw detectors. We also develop customized ECT systems for the aerospace, railroad, chemical, oil, gas, power, and heavy machinery industries. Our NDT products allow for the creation of high-performance, scalable configuration solutions for complex inspection tasks. They provide continuous crack detection, ensuring fast, reliable, and precise quality control across production lines.
Contact us for more information about customization options, support services, and how our NDT testing equipment can meet your industrial and eddy current inspection needs.
OKOndt GROUP is a group of companies with more than 30 years of experience in researching, developing, and producing nondestructive testing (NDT) equipment for industrial customers worldwide. The production companies in the group are Ultracon-Service LLC and Promprylad LLC.
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