Eddyfi Sharck Butt Weld Probe

The Eddyfi Sharck Butt Weld Probe uses Tangential Eddy Current Array (TECA™) technology to detect and size cracks in carbon steel butt welds.

The Eddyfi Sharck Butt Weld Probe can measure cracks up to 7 mm deep without removing paint or coatings.

Key features include high-speed scanning up to 600 mm/s, automatic crack length and depth readings, and advanced software for 2D/3D C-scans, making it ideal for efficient and accurate weld inspections.

Equipment Type: Eddy Current

Benefits

Crack detection in conductive materials
Corrosion detection in pipelines and tanks
Thickness measurement of conductive coatings
Detection of surface and subsurface flaws
Inspection of welds and heat-affected zones
Eddy current weld inspection

Pipelines
Tanks

Aerospace
Chemical plants
Infrastructure
Manufacturing
Oil & gas
Pharmaceuticals
Power & utilities
Semiconductors

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Innovative Sharck Probes for Accurate Crack Detection

The innovative design of the patented Sharck probes is capable of addressing the inspection needs of several industries relying heavily on carbon steel, such as the onshore and offshore oil and gas, wind power, and structural industries.

Sharck is specifically designed for cracking in carbon steel using tangential eddy current array (TECA™) technology. These probes are capable of positioning cracks, measuring their length, and sizing them as deep as 7 mm (0.28 in). This can be achieved without removing paint or protective coatings, unlike more conventional techniques.

Benefit 1 — Advanced Array Technology

Incorporates TECA
Fast — Up to 600 mm/s (2 ft/s) depending on the probe model
Single-pass detection of longitudinal and transverse cracks
Wide coverage
High-performance multiplexing for optimal sensitivity
Reliable, less operator dependent compared to alternatives

Benefit 2 — Advanced Software

Easy interpretation with intuitive encoded 2D/3D C-scans
Actual crack depth measurements — not based on theoretical modeling
Automatic readings — crack length and depth, liftoff
Auto-compensation — live monitoring of liftoff and permeability variations
Full data recording and archiving capabilities

Benefit 3 — In Line With Recognized Eddy Current Certifications and Standards

Sharck probes return signals similar to conventional eddy current testing signals, making the technology easy to learn. The probes also comply with ASTM E3052.