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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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