Published on 10-Jun-2024

Inspection of ERW and SAW strips to detect lamination defects by using Ultrasonic technology

Inspection of ERW and SAW strips to detect lamination defects by using Ultrasonic technology

Sources - @sofratest

SOFRATEST, a part of the CONTROLE MESURE SYSTEMES Group, is consistently innovating and providing comprehensive solutions for Ultrasonic inspection of ERW and SAW pipes within the NDT industry. These systems feature robust mechanics and cutting-edge software, enabling them to identify various defects across the strip, the pipe body, its ends, and the weld. Each system is aligned with the standards outlined in API 5L, 46th edition – 2018.

A completely customized Ultrasonic system was developed for inspecting the strip prior to its transformation into a SAW pipe at the initial stages of manufacturing. This system was meticulously crafted and built to meet the specific requirements and limitations of the customer. The objective is to guarantee comprehensive production quality by providing early-stage inspection to identify various defects, including flat-bottom holes, lamination defects, and coupling losses, occurring in both the body and edges of the strip.

Comprising 34 Ultrasonic probes, this system will inspect both the entire body of the strip and the ends for overall control. The number of probes is 100% customized and determined according to the different plate widths to be inspected.


Deployed online, the entire system laterally moves offline on the calibration table for dynamic calibration, matching the speed of the mills. A detailed report is generated for each calibration using specialized software capable of displaying the speed profile of the calibration table (speed profiling).

Several accessories are available for integration with the system, including a paint marking system for indicating the positions of detected defects on the strip, and a water filtration system for the Ultrasonic testing equipment.

With our robust and user-friendly software, all the results of the Ultrasonic inspection are displayed in real-time on the supervisor for better monitoring and analysis. Additionally, our production software ensures traceability by generating thorough and adaptable reports.

Each SOFRATEST system is unique and 100% tailored to customer needs.

To discover the large range of Non-Destructive Testing Ultrasonic equipment by SOFRATEST, meet us at ADIPEC exhibition in Abu Dhabi from 4 to 7 November 2024, stand 14652.

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http://www.sofratest.com/

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