Texar – Electromagnetic testing system
Electromagnetic testing systems
The Texar is a low-frequency electromagnetic testing system designed for non-contact detection of local metal thinning in ferromagnetic items. It is used for inspecting a variety of metal surfaces such as storage tank bottoms, pipelines, and process furnaces.
Application
- Non-contact inspection of metallic items when access is available from one side.
- Detection of metal loss, wall thinning, and pitting corrosion.
- Suitable for inspecting:
- Boilers heating surfaces
- Process furnaces
- Bottoms and walls of storage tanks
- Pipelines and vessels
Operational advantages
- No need for surface grinding or cleaning unless in-line inspection is required.
- Inspections unaffected by uniform rust, scale, or water inside non-ferrous vessels.
- Can differentiate between inner and outer defects in a single pass.
- No blind zones during testing.
- Absence of permanent magnets ensures long-term effectiveness.
- Wireless data transfer to laptops via Bluetooth.
- Wide frequency range: 1–30,000 Hz.
Features
- Multichannel electromagnetic device.
- Various transducer options for different applications:
- Flat working surface transducer for large storage tanks or pipelines.
- Concave surface transducer for pipeline inspection.
- In-line cylindrical transducers for internal inspections (e.g., heat exchangers).
- Eddy current transducers for crack detection in welds.
- Can be calibrated using test blocks for enhanced accuracy.
- 3D data visualization and quantitative evaluation of metal thinning and pitting corrosion.
Probes characteristics
- Flat working surface transducer: For large storage tanks or pipelines over 700 mm in diameter. Installed on a wheelbase for steady movement and correct gap setting.
- Concave surface transducers: Designed for fitting pipeline diameters. Installed on a wheelbase to maintain steady movement and correct gap between the transducer and object.
- In-line cylindrical transducers: Used for in-line inspection, such as pipes in heat exchangers.
- Eddy current transducers for balanced field: Used for crack detection in welds, weld proximity zones, and core metal parts.
Delivery set
- Electronic data unit for data processing
- Multichannel electromagnetic transducer (specific type per technical enquiry)
- Laptop/Tablet/Industrial tablet (as per technical enquiry)
- Connecting cable for electronic unit and transducer
- AC adapter
- Accumulator
- Software (SD card)
- Carry and storage case
