The Radix from ScanTech is an advanced weld inspection platform designed for both automated and manual inspection in industrial environments. Its modular design offers unmatched flexibility and precision, ensuring superior performance across various applications. Engineered to adapt to diverse weld geometries, the Radix provides reliable, high-quality data in even the toughest conditions.
Built with ScanTech’s industry-leading technology, the Radix incorporates cutting-edge features for enhanced usability, efficient weld inspections, and seamless integration into existing workflows. The Radix platform is the perfect solution for NDT professionals seeking accuracy, durability, and ease of use.
Modular Flexibility: The Radix platform is highly configurable, adapting to multiple weld geometries and offering tool-free reconfiguration for maximum efficiency.
Precision Inspection: With self-adjusting probes that maintain perpendicularity to weld surfaces, the Radix ensures accurate and consistent inspection results, minimizing errors.
Durability in Harsh Environments: Designed to withstand tough industrial conditions, the Radix features rugged components built for long-term reliability and durability.
Lightweight and Portable: At under 15 lb., the Radix combines power with portability, making it easy to deploy in any environment without compromising performance.
Seamless Automation: The Radix can easily convert from manual to automated operation, allowing for flexible inspection approaches based on your needs.
Self-Adjusting Probes: The Radix features patented self-adjusting probes that ensure perpendicularity with pipe radii, eliminating tipping on probe edges for optimal signal and coupling.
Tool-Free Reconfiguration: Wheel and probe locations can be reconfigured without tools, allowing quick adjustments to meet various inspection needs.
Motor Pack Option: For enhanced automation, the Radix offers optional motor packs with high torque capabilities, ensuring smooth, automated weld inspections.
Constant Force Spring Mechanism: ScanTech’s proprietary constant force spring system ensures consistent contact pressure without the need for spring adjustments, improving inspection quality.
Weld Inspections: The Radix is specifically designed for weld inspections, providing high-quality data and ensuring precise weld integrity assessments across different materials and structures.
Corrosion Mapping: The platform also excels in corrosion mapping, offering comprehensive data collection on surface and subsurface conditions.
Automated and Manual Inspections: The Radix can be deployed for both automated and manual inspections, providing flexibility and ease of use in a wide range of environments.
The Radix features a sealed encoder unit for durability, ensuring long-term reliability even in harsh industrial conditions.
The optional motor packs provide high torque in a compact package, enhancing the platform’s performance during automated inspections.
With customizable rail widths and easy adjustments, the Radix adapts to a variety of inspection applications, improving overall efficiency and performance.
Designed with field use in mind, the Radix includes ergonomic handles and a lightweight structure, simplifying setup and improving portability in any environment.
The Radix Scanner from ScanTech is engineered for industrial weld inspection with unmatched versatility and precision.
With modular design elements, the Radix adapts to different configurations, meeting the needs of multiple industries. It is engineered for precision in applications such as weld inspections, corrosion mapping, and ultrasonic testing.
Base Scanner Unit:
•Length: 11.0 in. (280 mm)
•Width: 9.5 in. (241 mm)
•Height: 8.0 in. (203 mm)
•Weight: 14.5 lbs (6.57 kg) with standard probe assembly
Drive Units:
•Speed (@ full load): 5 in./sec (127 mm/sec)
Tractive Pull Force:
•Force: >60 lbf (133 N)
Magnetic Force:
•Magnetic Force: >250 lbf (all wheels)
•Peak Magnetic Force: >800 lbf (all wheels)
Weld Inspection Minimum Diameters:
•Minimum OD for Radial Scans:
5.5 in. (140 mm)
•Minimum ID without Probe Assembly:
10 in. (254 mm)
•Minimum ID with Probe Assembly:
18 in. (457 mm)
ID Scan Requirements:
The Radix scanner itself is designed to fit within an 18” diameter. However, when performing an ID (internal diameter) scan, the diameter must be larger to accommodate a human operator, ensuring sufficient space for maneuvering and effective scanning.
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ScanTech Instruments has been an invaluable partner to MFE Inspection Solutions for several years, providing cutting-edge ultrasonic testing scanners that consistently deliver precision and reliability in the most challenging environments. As a leader in non-destructive testing, ScanTech's dedication to innovation and quality aligns seamlessly with MFE's commitment to offering the best inspection solutions on the market. Under the leadership of Alan Dorsey, President of ScanTech, the company has reached new heights in the inspection industry. Alan's extensive background in inspection and his deep understanding of the industry's demands have been instrumental in shaping ScanTech's product offerings to meet the evolving needs of our clients. His commitment to excellence and his hands-on experience in the field ensure that every ScanTech product is engineered with the inspector in mind, providing unmatched reliability and efficiency.
