RONDO WELD – ERW, SAW Welds (PAUT, EMAT)

Technical Details

PAUT (Gantry / Offline System)

• Inspection Method: Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)
• System Type: Linear gantry with modular PAUT probe arrays
• Applications: ERW and SAW pipe/tube welds
• Diameter Range: 200 mm – 1400 mm
• Scanning: Linear movement with automatic weld tracking
• Coupling: Local immersion with acoustic membrane
• Mechanical Design:
  • 3-axis (3 DOF) floating probe system
• Automation:
  • Automatic diameter adjustment
  • Automatic probe positioning

EMAT (Inline System)

• Inspection Method: EMAT (Electromagnetic Acoustic Testing)
• Application: Real-time post-weld (hot) inspection
• Material: Carbon steel (API grades)
• Diameter Range: ~60 mm – 406 mm
• Wall Thickness: ~5 mm – 16 mm
• Advantage: Non-contact inspection (no couplant required)
• Coverage:
  • Inner diameter (ID)
  • Outer diameter (OD)
  • Weld center zone

Detectable Defects

• Hook cracks
• Pinholes
• Weld misalignment (mismatch)
• Scarfing / burr defects
• Inclusions and lack of penetration

Key Features

• Combined PAUT + EMAT technologies for maximum inspection coverage
• Suitable for both inline and offline inspection setups
• Automatic weld tracking system
• High-speed integration into production lines
• Reduced water consumption with local immersion technology
• Non-contact EMAT inspection for hot surfaces
• Designed to meet international industry standards

Applications

• ERW and SAW pipe manufacturing lines
• Oil & gas industry
• Energy and heavy industry
• Steel production facilities
• Pipeline manufacturing 

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