Specialized Feeder Inspection Tools

Kinectrics offers a wide variety of specialized feeder inspection tools for CANDU feeder inspections including:

• Small UT (Ultrasonic) probe which fits directly next to Grayloc Hub welds
• Encoded circumferential scan 360 degrees
• 6 transducers on a 2.5 mm spacing
• First transducer 1.7 mm from edge of shoe – 12.5 mm coverage along feeder axis
• Models to fit 2”, 2.5”, 3” and 3.5” feeder diameters
• Full line of parts and services

Long Radius Bend (LRB) Tool

• Thickness measurements for limited-access situations (e.g. upper feeders)
• 4-probe UT head, probes 90 deg. apart pulled along the feeder to initiate axial scan
• 2-axis head manipulation to provide flexibility for tight access situations

Grayloc Area Inspection Tool (GAIT)

• Semi – remote version of 6-Pack to improve repeatability, speed and reduce dose
• Single tool can be configured for both 2” and 2.5” feeders
• Customized, removable hub adapters to fit a variety of field configurations
• Single probe element replacement

Replica Tool

• OD replication of straight feeder sections for limited access situations
• Replica mold head attached to ~3 ft. long handle
• Head contains magnets to attach firmly to pipe
• 2-part cartridge is housed within handle, injected by “trigger”