The innovative design of Sharck probes* is capable of addressing the inspection needs of several industries that rely heavily on carbon steel welds, such as the oil and gas (onshore and offshore), wind power, and structural industries.

The Sharck probe is a new type of ECA probe. It is based on tangential ECA (TECA™) technology, which was specifically developed for cracking in carbon steel. This probe is not only capable of measuring crack position and length, but also of sizing cracks as deep as 7 mm (0.28 in). All this without surface preparation and paint removal.

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Features

Weld Probes

• Easy-to-remove guiding wheels make cleaning and maintenance a cinch

• Independent, spring-loaded fingers that adapt to weld geometries

• Built-in, high-resolution encoder — removable for easy cleaning and maintenance

• Heavy-duty cable for extreme durability

• Comply with ASTM E3052

Pencil Probes

• Straight and right-angle configurations

• Ergonomic grip for optimum scanning

• Strong strain relief for durability

• Slim design for restricted access scanning

• Convenient attachment ring

• Comply with ASTM E3052

 

Benefits

• Based on tangential eddy current array

• Fast — Maximum scan speed of 200 mm/s

• Single-pass detection of longitudinal and transverse cracks

• Wide coverage — Simultaneously scan weld cap, toe area, and heat-affected zone

• High-performance multiplexing for optimal sensitivity

• Reliable, less operator dependent compared to alternatives