PALM Flat Scanner: For General Weld Inspection

PALM Flat Scanner
for general weld inspection

Weld inspections are crucial during the manufacturing process, as well as
on a regular basis to ensure weld integrity. Inspections with conventional
ultrasonic angle beam probes are time consuming and provide limited
documentation. Probability of detection is reduced due to the limited
amount of angles used, which could result in missed indications. Waygate
Technologies now offers the PALM Flat Scanner to perform more accurate
and efficient weld inspections.
PALM Flat Scanner

Encoded Phased-Array inspection of welds offers the benefits
of a reduced inspection time, while increasing the probability
of detection and providing a comprehensive documentation
of the inspection results directly on the instrument. The
PALM Flat Scanner is a versatile and ergonomic inspection
tool featuring an integrated encoder and magnetic wheels,
allowing vertical and overhead operation. The scanner can
be used on diameters larger than 90 mm for circumferential
scanning and 200 mm for axial scanning.
Features
• Compact, rigid, lightweight and robust (IP67, stainless)
Operating information
• Low profile to pass clearances as low as 30 mm (1.2”)
The PALM Flat Scanner– part of the PALM Scanner family -
dependent on probe
circumferentially inspects pipes of diameters from 90 mm
• Reproducible adjustment of the probe position based on (3.5”) outer diameter to flat and inner diameters down to
an integrated ruler 250 mm (10”), The minimum diameter of axial scanning is
• Adaptive to various probes and wedges 200 mm. The tools can carry probes up to the size of 70 mm
(length) x 50 mm (width) to suit any inspection procedure
• Integrated robust encoder, which can easily be replaced
regardless of tube thickness, material or acceptance criteria.
by the operator
The PALM Flat Scanner is delivered with a wide selection of
• Spring-loading and gimbaling of probes
accessories in order to make inspection and/or equipment
• Magnetic wheels to stick to tube and for straight guiding handling even simpler. With other types of probes, the PALM
Flat Scanner has
• Manual brake for hand-free locking at any position
the potential to
• Easy switching from axial to circumferential direction solve many other
and back applications as well.
• Operable by a single person Our solution teams
in USA and Europe
• Easy to set up
would be pleased
• CE compliant to assist you with
special application
requests.
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UT scanning results
C-scan of weld displaying indications as high reflection B-scan of weld displaying the depths of indications. The
signals (red and yellow amplitudes). The weld geometry is double V weld geometry of a 25 mm thick part is shown.
displayed in the C-Scan for localization. Cursors are available Indications are detected between 1st and 2nd skip in the
after the scan for determining the position of indications with upper part of the weld at a depth of about 10 mm.
respect to the weld geometry.
Phased-Array probes 27 mm
21 mm
Inspection of welds with a typical material thickness of up to 25 mm
Frequency Pitch Aperture Elevation

Part number Connector type Element
(MHz) (mm) (mm) (mm)
28 mm
115-100-001 Tyco (Mentor UT w/MUX) 2 8 1 8x9 9 15 mm
115-100-002 Tyco (Mentor UT w/MUX) 4 16 0.5 8x9 9
115-110-001 Mentor UT 2 8 1 8x9 9
115-110-002 Mentor UT 4 16 0.5 8x9 9
Wedges
Part number
16 mm
0600218 NPA36°M (flat)
0600183 NPA36°M R. (A-D)** 28 mm

23 mm
** How to order custom wedge curvatures
(see back page)
Instrument specific wedge parameters for 0600218 and 0600183 type „A“ and „B“
Hight of reference
Sound velocity Incident Primary Offset
element
Instrument Material angle
(m/s) (in/us) (deg) (mm) (in) (mm) (in)
Phasor Polystyrol 2380 0.0937 36 17 0.669 10.5 0.413
3
High frequency focused Phased-Array probes
Inspection of welds with thin material thickness less than 8 mm
Frequency Pitch Aperture Elevation Internal

Part number Connector type Element
(MHz) (mm) (mm) (mm) Focus (mm)
Tyco
115-100-047 7.5 16 0.5 8x10 10 35
(Mentor UT w/MUX)
Tyco
115-100-048 10 16 0.4 6.5x7 7 35
(Mentor UT w/MUX)
115-110-047 Mentor UT 7.5 16 0.5 8x10 10 35
115-110-048 Mentor UT 10 32 0.3 9x7 7 35
Wedges
0600219 NPA38°M (flat)

16 mm
0600220 NPA38°M R.. (A-D)**
Instrument specific wedge parameters

30 mm
for 0600219 and 0600220 type ‘A’ and ‘B’ 22 mm
Sound velocity Incident Primary offset Hight of reference element

Instrument Material angle
(m/s) (in/us) (deg) (mm) (in) (mm) (in)
Phasor Rexolite 2337 0.092 38.5 15.6 0.614 7.6 0.299
Scanner packages
Scanner packages
PALM Flat Scanner with case 0600176
Encoder Adapter Mentor UT 0600185

** How to order custom wedge curvatures
Applies only to part numbers 0600183 and 0600220.

Choose letter specifying the curvature geometry according to below pictures.
When placing the order use the curvature specification and radius of the
curvature to specify the wedge.
Example: ordering 0600183 NPA36°M R.. (A-D) in curvature geometry “A”
with 60 mm radius.
Use the following identifier when ordering
0600183 NPA36°M R60 A
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PALM Flat Scanner

for general weld inspection

PALM Flat Scanner

Inspection of welds with a typical material thickness of up to 25 mm

Frequency Pitch Aperture Elevation

115-100-002 Tyco (Mentor UT w/MUX) 4 16 0.5 8x9 9

115-110-001 Mentor UT 2 8 1 8x9 9

115-110-002 Mentor UT 4 16 0.5 8x9 9

0600218 NPA36°M (flat)

0600183 NPA36°M R. (A-D)** 28 mm

Phasor Polystyrol 2380 0.0937 36 17 0.669 10.5 0.413

Frequency Pitch Aperture Elevation Internal

115-110-048 Mentor UT 10 32 0.3 9x7 7 35

0600219 NPA38°M (flat)

Instrument specific wedge parameters

Sound velocity Incident Primary offset Hight of reference element

Phasor Rexolite 2337 0.092 38.5 15.6 0.614 7.6 0.299

Encoder Adapter Mentor UT 0600185

Applies only to part numbers 0600183 and 0600220.

Copyright 2020 Baker Hughes Company. All rights reserved.

BHCS33478 (05/2020) bakerhughesds.com

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