9 February 2011

A new pipe scanner specially designed for phased array inspection has been produced by Phoenix Inspection Systems.

The BRACELET is a low-profile manual scanner which can be used on pipe diameters ranging from 0.5” to 4” nominal pipe size and can operate in areas of limited access with an envelope of just 0.5”.

The BRACELET is designed to be sure-footed, practical and easy to use. It fits securely to the pipe by means of the bracelet mechanism. Together with the rubber wheels, this provides a sure grip to prevent the scanner slipping during a scan whilst the integrated miniature, splash proof encoder, running on the surface of the pipe, provides positional feedback to the instrumentation.

The BRACELET can operate either with a single phased array probe for pipe-to-fitting inspections or, with the extended bracket, can be configured for dual-sided inspections. It is compatible with industry standard small bore phased array probes and flaw detectors.

Andrew Brewis of Phoenix Inspection Systems said: “The BRACELET is the ultimate solution for scanning small-bore pipework. It is lightweight, swift and easy to operate but at the same time is designed to be sure-footed and provide accurate, reliable data. It is ideal for any phased array inspection, particularly on banks of pipes where the presence of obstructions calls for a device that can operate with minimal clearance.”

The short movie below demonstrates use of the scanner.