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Inspection Trends - January 2011 - Winter

Print and Product Showcase UV Light Source Offers Hands-Free Operation The Spectroline® EK-3000 EagleEye™ UV-A/white light LED inspection kit features a palm-sized, cool-running inspection lamp. The 10 Inspection Trends / January 2011 lamp features two ultrahigh-intensity UV-A (365 nm) LEDs that are useful for NDE and mining inspection, plus a three-LED white light assembly for general illumination. An adjustable strap allows the lamp to be worn on a hard hat or directly on the head for hands-free operation. A lamp mount/sprayer attachment permits the lamp and a spray can to be mounted together for single-handed fluorescent yoke inspection. The lamp produces a nominal steady-state UV-A intensity of 5500 μW/cm2 at 15 in. A built-in fan keeps the lamp cool to maintain optimum UV-A intensity during prolonged inspections. It includes a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that provides up to 45 min of continuous inspection between charges. Also included is a lanyard, two replacement splash guards with integral particulate filters, three batteries, a battery charging cradle, UV-absorbing spectacles, and carrying case. Spectronics Corp. www.spectroline.com (800) 274-8888 Phased Array Instrument Provides Fast Data Recording The Veo 16:64 phased array instrument is useful for pipeline weld inspection, corrosion mapping, and aerospace and composite testing. The instrument offers fast data recording, a simple-to-use interface, and rugged housing. Its display features full 3-D views of the user’s test setup including probes, wedges, the weld, and


Inspection Trends - January 2011 - Winter
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