TPi September 2019

Products & developments

Fast non-destructive testing screening tool to inspect cracks

can affect conventional inspection methods. It can also inspect on hot surfaces up to 150°C (302°F), sometimes avoiding or reducing shutdowns. The implementation of the Grid-As-U- Go™ feature also makes the testing simpler and quicker, as it minimises the inspection preparation time. Spyne has been designed with versatil- ity in mind – for example, the probe’s infinite inspection adjustments from 150mm (6") OD pipes to flat surfaces. As well as being adaptable from a mechanical standpoint, the spring-load- ed, interchangeable, flexible ECA probe allows for different types of inspection with different types of probe, to suit ferritic and non-ferritic alloys. Spyne is fully compatible with Eddyfi’s Reddy ® 128 or with Ectane ® . Combined with the Magnifi ® software, it provides assisted detection capabilities and instant screening reports, making the overall inspection process faster and more efficient.

something significantly improved when compared to the traditional methods of inspection.” With a scanning speed up to 600mm/s (24"/sec) and 200mm (8") of coverage in a single pass, the operator can perform quicker inspections while ensuring optimal defect detection. With Spyne, data quality does not depend on the quantity of surface being scanned, difficult positions during inspection, bad surface preparation due to poor sandblasting, condensation on pipes, or other environmental factors that

Eddyfi Technologies has introduced the Spyne ECA probe, featuring a high probability of detection (PoD), speed and adaptive capabilities for a wide range of applications. The screening tool is specifically designed to maximise the detection of all types of crack, such as stress- corrosion cracking (SCC), fatigue and chloride cracks, and subsurface indications, on pipelines, pipes, vessels or tanks. Michael Sirois, technological director at Eddyfi Technologies, explained the importance of improving non- destructive inspection systems and one of the main applications targeted by the new solution: “In North America over the last 20 years, some 250 annual pipeline incidents have caused over $6.3bn in property damage. More than 2.5mn barrels of hazardous liquids was spilled and just about half was recovered in clean-up efforts…With the help of advanced NDT technology, we are bringing to the market a solution that controls the human factor and provides reliable and repeatable data. It is a game changer for NDT in various industries, such as oil and gas,

Eddyfi Technologies – Canada www.eddyfitechnologies.com

Spyne from Eddyfi Technologies

Lamination technology for multi-layer automotive hose constructions

an outer cover. The new grades are colourable, and cure rapidly for easier processing. Suggested processing methods include extrusion and coiling iron core. is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, USA, where it also has a technology centre. The company maintains manufacturing operations in nearby Thorndale, Pennsylvania, a satellite sales office in São Paulo, Brazil, and warehouses throughout North America. AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc – USA www.agcchem.com AGC Chemicals Americas

hose construction enables it to function reliably despite ongoing exposure to engine oils, acids, bases and steam. The grades are suitable for automotive hose applications including intercooler, blow-by, turbocharger, oil cooler, oil return, positive crankcase ventilation (PCV), exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), charge air cooler (CAC), automatic transmission fluid (ATF) and coolant. Aflas is typically used in the innermost layer of the hose, covered with an intermediate such as AEM, ACM, VMQ, EPDM or FKM. The hose is then covered by textile reinforcement and finally

AGC Chemicals Americas Inc has introduced two new Aflas FEPM (tetrafluoroethylene propylene) grades for use in high-temperature, high- pressure automotive engine areas. Aflas 400E and Aflas 600X can be laminated directly to dissimilar elastomers without using a tie layer or adhesive. Aflas 400E and 600X can withstand continuous temperatures up to 200°C and offer manufacturers an alternative to traditional materials such as acrylic rubber, silicone rubber and FKM. Adding a layer of Aflas 400E or 600X to a

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