The MFE Enterprises HPX Wall Crawler is a high-performance magnetic crawler designed for inspecting remote access areas.
The HPX Wall Crawler features powerful rare earth magnet motors, high maneuverability, and a lightweight design. It is equipped with a sealed position encoder for B-scan applications and is engineered for rugged environments, providing a safer and more efficient alternative for tank wall and roof inspections.
Equipment Type: Ultrasonic Thickness Scanner
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The MFE HPX (High Performance X-Type) Wall Crawler is the most capable and rugged magnetic crawler available.
With its high maneuverability, powerful rare earth magnet motors, lightweight design at just 12.5 lbs, and a sealed position encoder, the MFE–HPX Wall Crawler is the fastest solution for inspecting hard-to-reach areas. It provides a much safer and more efficient alternative for tank wall and roof inspections, with an optional B-Scan Buggy available for additional functionality.
Technical Specifications
| Scanner Size | 10"W x 10.5"L x 5"H (254mm x 267mm x 127mm) |
| Scanner Weight | 12.5 lb. (5.7kg) |
| Driver Size | 10"W x 12.5"D x 4"H excluding handle (254mm x 317mm x 102mm) |
| Cable Length | 100ft (30.5 M) |
| Cable Weight | 9 lb. (4kg) |
| Scanner Speed | 30 ft/min (6"sec or 9.1 M/min) |
| Magnetic Pull | 150 lbs on 0.25 steel plate; 12:1 pull/weight ratio for scanner; 7:1 pull/weight ratio for scanner & entire cable |
| Tractive Pull | 72 lbs on 0.25 steel plate; 5.75:1 tractive pull/weight ratio |
| Wheel Base | 5" |
| Obstacle Clearance | Will crawl over a 1.25" obstacle with incline of <45* |
| Joystick Control | Remote Control, 50' cable |
| Suspension Conformity | All wheels contact with 2" elevation of one wheel |
| Improved Suspension | Spring detent suspension for better surface adaptability |
| Sealed Encoder | Positional encoder for B-Scan acquisition |
| Water System | AC (WS2) or AC/DC Battery (WS3), 14 gal cubical water reservoir |
| Power Requirement | AC Controller - 110VAC @ 1.35A (150W) (220VAC compatible); DC Controller - See Battery Option |
| Scanner Operating Voltages | +/- 12VDC drive, 5VDC encoder |
| Direct Drive Design | Proprietary direct drive gear set; no chains, belts, or clamps |
| Motors | High power density rare earth motors |
| Torque & Adhesion | Increased power, torque, and adhesion |
| Materials | Parts machined from billet 6061 Aluminum and 303 stainless steel |
| Weight Reduction | Strategic weight reduction cavities |
| Durability | Tough hard coat anodizing for rugged use |
| Sealed Unit | Completely sealed for environmental protection |
| Standard Accessories | Optical Encoder with line driver interface; Single or Dual element irrigated transducer fixture assembly |
| Spring Detent Suspension | Enhanced suspension for better surface contact |
| B-Scan Compatibility | Suitable for B-Scan data acquisition |
| Transducer Options | Single and Dual element transducers with proprietary shoe design |
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