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The X3 Spider from ScanTech is a high-performance ultrasonic inspection scanner designed for rigorous industrial applications. Constructed from Billet 6061 Aluminum and 303 Stainless Steel, it offers a lightweight yet durable solution for precise inspections. With its proprietary direct drive gear set and rare earth motors, the X3 Spider ensures reliable performance in demanding environments.

This Scanner is designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial inspections, offering unmatched versatility and performance.

BENEFITS

Robust Construction: Made from Billet 6061 Aluminum and 303 Stainless Steel with strategic cavities for weight reduction.

Enhanced Protection: Features a hard coat anodized exterior for environmental resistance.

Advanced Drive System: Equipped with a proprietary direct drive gear set for high efficiency and reliability.

Powerful Motors: Utilizes rare earth motors with high power density for superior performance.

Versatile Transducers: Offers single and dual element options for varied inspection needs.

Precise Control: Closed loop control system with magnetic encoder for accurate operations.

Flexible Power Options: Can operate on AC or battery power, providing flexibility in various field conditions.

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

STC Distributed, Modular Control System: Minimizes conductors for a lighter umbilical and easy expandability for additional axes or features.

High Compliance Suspension: New mid-section body design enhances compliance.

Toolless Adjustments: Attachment points and wheel angle adjustments for small radii ensure quick setup and flexibility.

ACR Design: Probe coupling design reduces turbulence and water consumption, with the latest spring design offering near-constant contact force.

APPLICATIONS

Corrosion Mapping: Efficiently maps corrosion in pipelines, storage tanks, and other critical structures.

Weld Inspections: Provides accurate and reliable data for assessing weld integrity.

General Ultrasonic Testing: Suitable for a wide range of ultrasonic testing applications, ensuring thorough evaluations of materials and structures.

KEY FEATURES

High Maneuverability: Capable of traversing difficult obstructions thanks to high suspension compliance.

Durable Construction: Made from billet 6061 aluminum and 303 stainless steel, with a hard coat anodized exterior for reduced environmental wear.

Direct Drive Gear Set: Proprietary gear set eliminates slippage, with no belts, chains, set screws, or clamps.

Sealed Design: Completely sealed from the environment, ensuring longevity and reliability.

Powerful Motors: Utilizes rare earth motors with the highest power density available for superior performance.

Transducer Options: Available with single and dual element transducers for variable conditions.

In-House Manufacturing: Each scanner is manufactured in-house and rigorously tested for the highest quality.

The X3 Spider is engineered for high-performance ultrasonic inspections with a focus on durability and precision. Crafted from Billet 6061 Aluminum and 303 Stainless Steel, it features strategic cavities for weight reduction and a hard coat anodized exterior for enhanced environmental protection. The proprietary direct drive gear set and rare earth motors with high power density ensure robust performance in demanding conditions. With single and dual element transducer options, the X3 Spider offers versatile scanning capabilities.

Specifications

Material: Billet 6061 Aluminum and 303 Stainless Steel

Weight Reduction: Strategic cavities for lighter weight

Environmental Protection: Hard coat anodized exterior

Drive System: Proprietary direct drive gear set

Motors: Rare earth motors with high power density

Transducers: Single and dual element options

Control System: Closed loop control with magnetic encoder

Power Options: AC or battery

 

Base Scanner Unit:

  • Height: 5 in (127 mm)

  • Length: 11 in (279 mm)

  • Width: 16.25 in (413 mm)

  • Weight: 19 lbs (8.7 kg)

  • Wheel Base: 4.7 in (127 mm)

 

Performance:

  • Magnetic Pull Force: 60 lbs per wheel (240 lbs total)
  • Speed under Cable Load: 11 in/sec
  • Tractive Pull: 109 lbs (484 N)

X3 VIDEOS

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PAIRING SOFTWARE

ATTACHMENT MODULES

B-SCAN
  • New Mid-Section Body design with high compliance suspension

  • Toolless attachment points and wheel angle adjustment for small radii

  • Probe coupling incorporates our ACR design for reducing turbulence and water consumption

  • Our newest spring design offers the most constant contact force over full travel to date.
C-SCAN
  • C-Scan arms are quick-attached for either front mounted or side
    mounted raster scanning

  • Lead Screw and Belt Drive configurations are both available

  • Lead screw raster module allows toolless Quick-Change of the scan
    arm for differing lengths, utilizing the same raster motor pack

  • New Brushless DC Raster motor design with integrated encoder/
    controller/drive offering high torque and performance in a small assembly
WELD-SCAN
  • Suspension Lock mechanisms for better tracking on axial weld inspection applications

  • Quick Latches provide easy probe spacing and additional height adjustment for the existing high vertical compliance

  • Rigid Tool free probe width adjustment

  • Patented Anti-tip mechanism ensures superior probe contact

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I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the excellent training provided by Scantech Instruments Inc on the operation of the XR Spider automatic ultrasound equipment. The experience was extremely enriching and enlightening, providing me with an in-depth understanding of the advanced capabilities and functionalities of this state-of-the-art equipment... >> full review on Linkedin

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