StringScanII

Precision Flexible Arm Manual Mini-Scanner affords a pre-tensioned fluid motion incorporating a zero backlash string motors and when used with the RAPTOR Imaging Flaw Detector converts triangulated motion to X-Y coordinent motion. Accuracy and repeatability to 0.020" mechanical resolution are possible. Probe head stores in base clamp for easy storage. Probe is removable for easy replacement. Scan envelope limited in X & Y to base plate width which is available from 10" to 24" and even further if desired.

General use for this scanner is in the manual pre-scanning of wing skin impact damage for instance before full semi or automated scanning.

RoboScan...
Fully drive-able and steerable 3 wheel Scanner. Best used as a tank wall crawler. 200Lbs of pull per wheel.

Used as a B-Scan crawler for the RAPTOR Imaging Flaw Detector. Can crawl to heights of 75+Ft. An optional water pump system is available for probe irrigation

The RCA-X, Battery Powered, Cantilever Arm Scanner is an innovation permitting the operator to work on a line entirely AC Power free for up to 6 hours per charge. This scanner is a controlled motion scanner connecting directly to the RAPTOR itself and a speed controlled battery pack.

RCA-X on Pipe

P5-12 Fully Automated Pipe Scanner
4" to Flat surfaces

MMS2 - Precision Manual Mini-Scanner affords a non-resistive fluid motion and incorporates a zero backlash embedded urethane chain minimizing the effects of dust or grit contamination. Accuracy and repeatability to 0.010" mechanical resolution are possible. 'Y' Axis shaft is removable for easy storage. Transducer gimbal is also removable and replaceable. Sizes range from a scan envelope of 6"x6" to 15"x18"

NDT Systems manufactures several standard scanners for the RAPTOR and PortaScan 007. Shown here are several of the most common scanners.
Above is our P5-12, stepper driven, fully automated Pipe Scanner. It incorporates a set of powerful magnetic wheels to hold itself on a pipe of 4" diameter to flat, as well as drive itself around the pipe. The cross carriage shuttle is mounted on 4 stainless steel recirculating ball bearings. The screw drive is a zero backlash design to minimize any mechanical hysteresis. The transducer sits in the spring loaded shuttle below to assure consistent contact with the material under test. There are "In & Out" BNC connectors in the head of the scanner. This relieves any excess weight of a cable from pulling on the transducer itself, again assuring consistent coupling.
An optional cantelever arm mounts to the scanner and is driven by the shuttle through the narrow end of the scanner to approach surfaces where clearance is a problem.

FlexArm 2 - Precision Flexible Arm Manual Mini-Scanner affords a non-resistive fluid motion incorporating a zero backlash Flexible 'Y' Axis arm with embedded flat belt drive  minimizing the effects of dust or grit contamination. Accuracy and repeatability to 0.020" mechanical resolution are possible. 'Y' Axis shaft is removable for easy storage. Transducer gimbal is also removable and replaceable. 'Y' Arm Length is 12". 'X' axis is available as magnetic or non-magnetic urethane wheels.

General use for this scanner is in the manual scanning of the OD piping elbows with and outside radius of 4" or greater

The new VS1M X-Y Scanner incorporates a unique rack & pinion, 'V' rail design and is driven by 2 high torque stepper motors. In this view the scanner is fitted with 3 manually operated suction cup feet (the third is hidden under the unit in the rear). This arrangement is ideal for relativly flat and smooth surfaces. Just pump the cups down and the scanner is held in almost any inclination. THese feet are interchangable with flat plate mounts or direct mount to a surface for more of a permanant test station.
 The transducer is mounted on a removable, sping loaded, dual ball bearing, dual gimbol arangement thereby allowing it to follow moderate counour changes while keeping the transducer in constant contact with the surface.
This scanner also incorporates our "In & Out" BNC connectors on the head of the scanner. This relieves any excess weight of a cable from pulling on the transducer itself, again assuring consistent coupling.

Exclusive 'V' Track design