ET – EDDY CURRENT

ET – EDDY CURRENT TESTING METHOD

Eddy Current method is used to detect irregularities and discontinuities for both surface and subsurface defects. This technique utilizes the phenomenon of electromagnetic induction. The depth of penetration depends on electrical conductivity of the material, magnetic permittivity, the size of the part and its shape, as well as the frequency of the eddy current that is being used. ET is widely used during pipe, storage and pressure containers, rails inspections, as well as checkups of various parts and elements. Eddy current methods allow to detect any decrementation of wall thickness (along with indications of its location either from the inside or outside) caused by erosion or corrosion as well as deformations, cracks, perforations and other material inclusions.

APPLICATIONS OF EDDY CURRENT TESTING

• materials conducting electrical current
• detection of surface defects – this method is ideal for detection of defects that are reaching surface – hence its called the best alternative for PT (FPI) and MT (MPI) methods
• hardness measurement – for example. testing of parts on the production line to check whether the hardness is appropriate with the order
• inspection of material quality – the results can easily be compared to reference materials for general information on quality of the used material
• thickness inspection of the tested elements
• detection of non metallic inclusions – checkup for any material deviations against reference parts

ADVANTAGES OF EDDY CURRENT TESTING

• non contact method
• allows for automated form of surface defect detection – alternative for PT and MT methods
• high sensitivity and repeatability of detection for even the smallest of cracks (with few μm of depth)
• price competetive – in comparison to the ammount of elements that are controlled
• environment friendly
• fast – considering the speed of testing of single element in comparison to other methods
• easyt to keep track of and archive the results

PRODUCERS OF EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS FOR EDDY CURRENT TESTING

We are distributing the highest class of equipment for eddy current method of non destructive testing from the world renowned producers such as Eddyfi Technologies and Rohmann. Both companies have worked hard to develop pioneering and innovative technologies for testing during production and inspection of surfaces being in use.

Eddyfi was established in 2009 with the goal of pursuing and developing eddy current array (ECA) technology to its full potential.

They have massively invested in R&D and new product development, and expanded from our initial beachhead markets—surface inspection in the nuclear and power generation industries—to other markets such as oil & gas, heavy industries, and aerospace. They are currently active in surface and tubing inspection of ferrous and non-ferrous materials with eddy currents and other electromagnetic techniques. Eddyfi has customers in more than 65 countries spread out over six continents. They are headquartered in the advanced NDT hub of Québec, Canada, and have offices in France, the UK, the US, the UAE, and South Africa. Eddyfi is independent, privately owned, and now employs over 200 professionals and some of the world’s most renowned ET experts in Canada, the USA, Europe, and the Middle East.

Eddyfi focuses on offering high-end and advanced eddy current and electromagnetic solutions for the inspection of critical components and assets. We develop the industry’s best performing and most reliable test instruments, acquisition and analysis software, as well as standard and—more importantly—specialized surface array and tubing probes. Their mission is to push the limits of electromagnetic testing to new heights. We are compelled to innovate and attempt solving a new sets of industry problems. As such, their positioning and strategy revolve around innovation, expertise, and technical intimacy, as well as engineering and manufacturing flexibility, to supply fully integrated and specially made solutions that deliver superior performance to our customers. In 2014, they were recognized as being the emerging company of the year in the field of non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment by Frost & Sullivan. In 2016, our pulsed eddy current solution Lyft™ was awarded the Global New Product Innovation Award, again by Frost & Sullivan.

ROHMANN GmbH was founded in 1977 with a staff of two to solve special applications in the aviation industry.1959
The first big success in the market was the introduction of the ROTOTEST B500, the world’s first battery-powered test instrument with display for rotary probes that same year.

The company’s success and growth continued in 1987 with the introduction of the ELOTEST B1, a universal eddy-current test instrument for the manual inspection of safety-relevant components in the aerospace industry. The instrument became the global standard for battery-powered eddy-current instruments. Until today, more than 1,000 instruments have been sold worldwide.

In 1989 the introduction of the ELOTEST PL.1 marked the successful entry into the market of production-line inspection.

In 1999 they developed the HARMONIC 2000, the first fully digital high-perfomance test instrument to inspect heat exchangers in cooperation with Framatome. That same year the ELOTEST B300 representing the third generation of battery-powered eddy-current test instruments made its debut.

One year later the ELOTEST M2, the world’s most powerful one-hand universal test instrument was introduced.

And they continue with full speed ahead.

WHY ITS WORTH IT TO CHOOSE CASP SYSTEM AS SUPPLIER OF EQUIPMENT AND SOLUTIONS FOR EDDY CURRENT TESTING

CASP SYSTEM company has an extensive offer of equipment and systems for eddy current method of non destructive testing. NDT equipment for ET includes first of all, portable diagnostic devices for petrochemical, energy, aviation, automotive and rail industries.

Mobile defectoscopes and probes for surface inspection are among the equipment offered by our company.

The NDT equipment on offer allows for non destructive testing of (for example): pipes or floors of storage containers and pressure vessels, made out of different materials, as well as corrosion diagnostic, also under insulation, and detection and sizing of cracks.

Choosing CASP SYSTEM is a guarantee of highest quality and allows to save time and money.

A FEW WORDS ABOUT CASP SYSTEM SP. Z O.O.

CASP System company is a well known and respected supplier of equipment and systems from fields such as industrial automation, non destructive testing or research and development.

The company has several departments as well as widely used online stores Manometry24, Czujniki24, Przetworniki24, Enkodery24, Automatyka24, Eh24.pl. During latest years we have expanded our offer considerably and gotten a lot of experience, our personnel is well trained and specialized which is a definite strenght of our company in comparison to our competition. Our additional websites are: WzorceNDT and Aparatura Badawcza