On-Site Materialographic Preparation and Examination: Battery-Powered, Portable Materialographic Equipment
On-Site Materialographic Preparation and Examination: Battery-Powered, Portable Materialographic Equipment
On-Site Materialographic Preparation and Examination: Battery-Powered, Portable Materialographic Equipment
PSM-5
PSM-10
Battery-powered, portable
materialographic equipment
Grinder/polisher
Electropolisher
Microscopes with digital
camera option
Many applications demand a materialographic preparation Struers manufactures a complete range of consumables
and examination without damaging the subject of inspec- and portable equipment for materialographic non-destruc-
tion. This is where non-destructive testing, NDT, is em- tive preparation: from grinding through mechanical and
ployed. electrolytic polishing/etching and microscopes for inspect-
ing the result.
The usual NDT preparation steps such as grinding, polish- These tools are supplemented by a wide range of replication
ing and etching are performed on the part to be examined products.
in a limited area where no damage can be done, for subse-
quent analysis of the surface. The entire range of Struers non-destructive preparation
products have been designed for field work. The equipment
Non-destructive preparation enables the necessary inspec- is thus as compact and as light as possible.
tion to be carried out on site, and is particularly suitable It is easy to transport and can be used literally under any
for quality checks in power stations, oil platforms, bridges, conditions.
aircraft etc.
Replica methods make it possible to perform the micro-
Electrolytic preparation is a particularly fast and efficient scopic examination in the laboratory - under perfect
method of non-destructive metallographic preparation. It working conditions.
can be applied directly to critical surfaces and is widely
used for metal safety inspection, especially for critical parts
of larger units, e.g. welds and other joints. The method ef-
fectively reveals changes in the microstructure of the metal
and so prevents possible damage because of cracks and
leaks.
TransPol-5
Remote-controlled
operation
TransPol-5 comes with a 3 m cable.
When the operator needs to climb onto
e.g. a ladder, the carrying case can stay on the ground,
while the grinding/polishing unit is remote-controlled from
the elevated position.
Portable grinding and polishing equipment for rugged use
Consumables
TransPol-5 is a portable, metallographic grinding/ polishing A wide range of grinding and polishing consumables are
machine built to withstand rugged field conditions. available for TransPol-5; grinding and polishing discs as
well as flapper wheels (see back of brochure for details).
Access to inspection sites is often restricted. The very
compact 32 mm grinding and polishing discs of the Struers
grinding/polishing machine, means that e.g. welds in even
the most inaccessible places can be dealt with.
Ultrafast results
In less than one minute, a surface is obtained, which is
ready for analysis, either on-site or by means of replica for
laboratory examination.
Complete Freedom
MoviPol-5 is equipped with a rechargeable battery pack
offering up to 1½ hours of uninterrupted battery operation.
This makes MoviPol-5 ideal for field work. For extended
hours in the field, both battery pack and electrolyte car-
tridge are replaced in seconds.
For lab work, MoviPol-5 can be connected to the mains via
the battery charger (included).
Method database
MoviPol comes with a method database for popular materi-
als. This means that the customer does not have to start
from scratch, but has something to start on. The method
Exchangeable electrolyte
database ensures uniform results and repeatability. cartridge
Totally, up to 20 methods can be stored in the database.
Peristaltic pump for work in any position
Electrolyte cartridge system Movipol-5’s peristaltic pump ensures a steady flow of elec-
Refilling of electrolyte can be a messy affair. This is why we trolyte even when working e.g. under up.
have introduced the exchangeable electrolyte cartridge.
Instead of refilling a container, the entire cartridge is re- Safety features
placed in seconds – without spilling a drop. In this fashion, A non-return valve ensures that the electrolyte flows only
refilling can be done in the comfort of the lab, without wast- during actual operation.
ing any precious field time. A tilt-sensor warns the operator if the Movipol-5 is tilted
more than 45 degrees, meaning risk of spilling electrolyte.
MoviPol-5 is made in compliance with the international
* Battery pack must be inserted for mains usage. safety standard EN60204.
PSM-5 / PSM-10 Microscopes for field
inspection of prepared
surfaces and replicas
PSM-5
PSM-10
Digital camera
To capture results in the field, a high-quality digital camera
option is available. The camera lets you choose between
Portable field microscopes three power sources and includes all accessories.
The PSM-5 and PSM-10 are compact and portable micro-
scopes for use in the field. Measuring eyepiece and Plate micrometer
For calibrated measurements, a Measuring eyepiece and a
PSM-5 provides up to 400x magnification, and PSM-10 up Plate micrometer are optionally available.
to 600x.
Both are ideal for examination of prepared surfaces pro- Magnetic Cross table
vided by TransPol-5 and Movipol-5. The magnetic cross table option is ideal for inspection of
tubes and other convex surfaces. Activating the magnetic
A replica is recommended for a more detailed analysis in clamp, the microscope is easily attached to any ferrous
the lab. The microscopes are used for preliminary examina- workpiece. This option is available for PSM-10 only.
tion of the replica.
Tripod base for curved surfaces
Battery-powered LED light The standard, low tripod base of PSM-10 can be replaced
The powerful LED light is battery-fuelled and so has no by a tall tripod base, when the microscope is used on
need for external power supply. curved surfaces.
Both models are supplied with a 10x eyepiece and a 10x
objective lens, combined providing a 100x magnification. Round base
Round base for PSM-10. For use on flat surfaces.
Objective lenses
20x and 40x objective lenses are available for both micro- Aluminium transport case
scopes. Extreme magnification is achieved with a 60x ob- Both microscopes and Camera option are supplied in
jective lens, available exclusively for the PSM-10. aluminium transport cases.
Objective lenses Camera with adapter Round base Magnetic Cross Table
Transcopy RepliSet
3D replication compound
The RepliSet system is designed to produce
an exact 3D copy of a surface. It is used
for NDT and field applications allowing the
structure or irregularities on critical compo-
nents to be examined and measured under
laboratory conditions.