Waygate Krautkramer Tube Spiral SAW Tester (SNUP-SP)

The Waygate Technologies Krautkramer Tube Spiral SAW Tester (SNUP-SP), a Baker Hughes business product (formerly GE Inspection Technologies), is used for weld seam and Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) inspection with stationary or moving probes for Spiral Submerged Arc Welded (SAW) pipes before and/or after hydrostatic test. Different systems configurations are available depending on the specifications and the design of the test area.

Product Features

• Longitudinal and transverse defects in the weld seam as well as laminations in the Heat Affected Zone.
• No dimensional or wall thickness limitations
• Automated seam tracking with Laser
• Different probe configurations depending on the specification
• Test in up to 3 pitches

Technology

• Electronics: VIS
• Software: UNI-VIS

Applications

• SAW pipe mills
• Oil & Gas pipes
• Water pipes