Olympus HydroFORM Scanner
The Olympus HydroFORM™ is a precision-engineered phased array scanner designed for corrosion mapping on rough, curved, and uneven surfaces. It eliminates the need for traditional wedges by using a unique water-column system, delivering immersion-quality ultrasonic inspections without complex water coupling setups. Optimized for wall thickness measurement and corrosion detection, the HydroFORM pairs seamlessly with Olympus OmniScan™ instruments for real-time, high-resolution imaging and data capture.
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Product Capabilities:
High-resolution phased array scanning, water-column coupling technology, compatibility with Olympus OmniScan™ units, adaptable to curved and irregular geometries, efficient water management system. -
Industries of Use:
Oil & Gas, Power, Petrochemical, Manufacturing, Marine, Aerospace, Mining, Utilities -
Benefits:
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Immersion-quality UT without water wedges
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Consistent coupling on rough surfaces
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Enhanced wall thickness accuracy
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Quick setup with minimal water consumption
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Seamless data acquisition with OmniScan series
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Features:
Immersion-Quality Inspections
HydroFORM’s water-column system provides consistent, high-quality coupling on curved and uneven surfaces without the need for wedges.
Precision Corrosion Mapping
Capable of high-resolution phased array scans for detecting wall thinning, pitting, and corrosion in pipes, tanks, and vessels.
Optimized for OmniScan
Fully compatible with Olympus OmniScan™ instruments, enabling real-time imaging and streamlined inspections.
Adaptable Design
Conforms to flat, curved, and irregular geometries, making it ideal for various asset conditions in the field.
Efficient Water Management
Minimizes water use while maintaining optimal coupling—designed to prevent bubble formation and ensure inspection quality.
Applications:
Corrosion mapping on pipelines and vessels
Wall thickness measurement
Tank floor inspections
Surface scanning on curved structures
Inspection of rough or coated metal surfaces
Offshore equipment evaluation
Process piping integrity assessments
Refinery and petrochemical plant inspections
Boiler and heat exchanger evaluations
Weld zone corrosion detection
Specifications
| Phased Array Probe: | 7.5L64-I4 |
| Maximum One-Line Scan Coverage (Width): | 60 mm |
| Delay Line Medium: | Water |
| Delay Line Height: | 14 mm or 38 mm |
| Maximum Inspection Thickness (in Steel): | 50 mm (14 mm delay line); 150 mm (38 mm delay line) |
| Typical Near-Surface Resolution (1/8 in. FBH): | 1.5 mm |
| Depth Resolution: | 0.1 mm |
| OD Inspection Range: | 4 in. and greater |
| ID Inspection Range: | 10 in. and greater |
| Scan Speed at 1 mm x 1 mm Resolution: | Up to 100 mm/s |
| Scanner Compatibility: | CHAIN Scanner, GLIDER, VersaMOUSE |
