SEAM
SEEKER

Round pipe seam
position detection device

This device uses magnetism and differs from optical systems, it is completely unaffected by external light or other factors. Oil on the surface of the product does not affect the inspection.

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Features

  • Causes no damage to the pipe being inspected.
  • Not affected by reflectance, color, or lighting. (Advantage over optical inspection)
  • Not affected by oil or other substances on pipe surfaces. (Advantage over optical inspection)
  • Ignores surface flaws.
  • Capable of high-speed inspection (approx. 4.0 seconds).
  • Includes a non-contact sensor.(A cam follower or other component is used to maintain the distance between the sensor and the pipe being inspected.)

Inspection method

  1. Magnetic property data is obtained from the circumferential magnetic field as the pipe is rotated one turn.
  2. The physical properties are determined from the data obtained.
  3. The physical property values differ between the base material and seam portions, with the seam portion being the peak.
  4. The motor positions the pipe according to the angle corresponding to the peak position.

Note :

Materials that can be inspected: Steel plate, SUS440Materials that cannot be inspected: Aluminum, copper, SUS304, etc.

Example of operational use

Weight of sensor and bracket is 350g(12.3oz).

Sensor is non-contact

Inspection scenery

Inspection scenery

Reports, Case Studies

Equipment Composition and Specifications

The connection between the main unit and user equipment is individually customized.

Composition

Main unit SSF01

Size

280(W)×260(D)×66(H)mm

Notes

Communication method is based on RS422 and individually customized.

Composition

Sensor probe SP14A

Size

20(W)×20(D)×100(H)mm

Notes

Weight of sensor and bracket is 350g(12.3oz).

Equipment Composition

Model SSF01
Inspection parameter settings Can be configured on the inspection screen.
(Settings can be saved to a file.)
Material of sensor end FR
Option PLC communication settings
OS Windows10 / 11
Operating temperature range 5°C to 40°C
Operating humidity range 80% RH max. (non-condensing)
Power supply 85 to 240 V AC, 0.5 A (only for the main unit)