saw weld On-Line Inspection

UT TRANSDUCERS

Thanks to our Ultrasonic expertise, we design and manufacture in-house our UT tailored transducers to suit your detection needs according to your product range.

A wide range of UT transducers are available, for more information, contact us.

INSPECTION FEATURES

SOFRATEST offers Ultrasonic inspection solutions for on-line weld  inspection of SAW pipes (directly on the production line).

Discover the main application principles:

  • Internal/External longitudinal and transverse defects detection in the weld (several configurations of probe arrangement are available : I, K, X)
  • Lamination defects detection in the Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) of the weld and in the pipe body
  • Midwall weld defects detection
  • Loss of coupling detection

 

The SOFRATEST inspection heads design adapts perfectly to the different curves and diameters of the pipes.

A laser tracking system is available on the Ultrasonic head to follow the weld and enable the probes to adjust their positions themselves.

When necessary, the inspection head can slide to an off-line position to perform a calibration on a standard pipe.

Phased Array sensors can be integrated on the SOFRATEST system.

SOFRATEST can also provide probe holders, which can oscillate between two welding zones in order to inspect the pipe body.

Our equipment can be adapted according to the diameter, thickness and length of the pipe and can be customized to meet customer needs.

SOFRATEST SOFTWARE

With our robust and user-friendly software, the results of the Ultrasonic inspection are displayed in real-time.

The system screen is accessible remotely, providing a clear, global view of the ongoing inspection and allowing necessary adjustments to be made in real-time, including gate definition, gain management, marking system settings etc.

Traceability is ensured by our production software, creating comprehensive and customizable inspection reports/calibration reports.

Download our SAW brochure for more information!

All our Ultrasonic systems comply with European and international standards, including ASME Section V, ISO 10893-11, 10893-8, 10893-10, API 5L, API 5CT, ASTM E317, and more.

SOFRATEST Added value

Harsh Conditions Resistant Equipment

100% Adaptable Systems

Automatic Adjustment of the Head Position with Laser System

Fast Inspection Speed

Dynamic Calibration

Customized Inspection Report

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