ACFM compliant array probe
14/07/2020
As a world leader in advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions, Eddyfi Technologies has announced the launch of the Sensu 2 ACFM® compliant array probe for crack detection and sizing in ferritic welds, from its TSC product line.The new Sensu 2 compliant array is said to be the first true alternating current field measurement (ACFM) high-performance probe to unleash the processing power of the TSC Amigo™ 2 ACFM instrument. Increasing productivity by 20 times compared to current ACFM probes, the new solution features a fast scanning probe that can cover an area up to 90 mm wide. It can detect and size cracks in all orientations in a single pass. This productivity increase is accomplished by utilising twin-field technology, allowing for biaxial crack detection and sizing with up to 16 individually sprung ACFM sensors/fingers.
“We were attentive to what was going on out in the field following the successful launch of our powerful Amigo 2 instrument about 18 months ago. Our customers needed a probe that could deliver all of the unique advantages of ACFM in an easy-to-use and highly productive package. Weld integrity is at the heart of some of the most critical NDT applications and we believe this new probe will prove to be a gamechanger,” said Charles Tremblay, Application Engineer – ACFM.
Designed for efficient, accurate and comprehensive weld inspections, the ACFM array probe features rugged individual fingers with stainless steel tips, allowing it to fit the contour of the inspection surface and comfortably accommodate weld caps protruding up to
12 mm high.
The Sensu 2 connector supports up to eight digital inputs for high-speed large array applications. Together with Amigo 2, the Sensu 2 ACFM compliant array probe is an extremely reliable solution that can rapidly detect and size surface-breaking cracks oriented axially and transversally through paint and coatings in a single scan. The new probe can size cracks down to 20 mm deep through up to
4 mm of coating and also works through up to 10 mm of coating with minimal loss in sensitivity.
Just like the original Amigo ACFM instrument, this new product is designed and built from an ACFM legacy and reputation for ruggedness, reliability and ease of use. “The industry demands increased performance in speed, signal quality and portability. It’s time for an evolution and today the evolution lies in this new ACFM array probe. It’s as simple as that,” concludedDr Michael Smith, Technology Director – ACFM.
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