GLIDER 2-axis ultrasonic scanner with vacuum suction cup

The GLIDER XY scanner is a 2-axis encoder scanner for manual inspection of slightly curved or flat composite surfaces. The scanner is well suited for raster scanning and supports the following technologies:

• Conventional Ultrasound (UT)
• Phased array ultrasound (PAUT)
• Eddy Current (EC)
• Eddy Currents of Phased Array (ECA)

Commonly tested materials include composites and aluminum, using a vacuum cup; and carbon steel, can be used with magnetic base as an option.

The X-axis is attached to two supports. Depending on the material to be tested, one of the following accessories can be used:

• Stand with vacuum suction cup (included)
• Magnetic base (optional extra purchase)

There are two encoder modules (one for each axis) for measuring probe position. Move these modules in steps of 3.27 mm, free-running or hard-locked.

The scanner comes in three sizes (18in., 24in and 36in.), depending on the scan range to be used:

• GLIDER 18 x 18
• GLIDER 24 x 24
• GLIDER 36 x 36"

The GLIDER Scanner Kit includes the following accessories:

• Two support bars for desired travel (18in., 24in, or 36in. depending on model)
• Two movable encoder modules
• Two vacuum cup attachments
• 5 m long encoder cable compatible with OmniScan devices
• PAUT probe clamp (40 mm)
• TOFD / PE clamp (31.75 mm)
• Probe holder mounting bracket 90°
• Probe holder mounting bracket 180°
• Spring-loaded probe holder arm
• Negative water pipe
• Hard carrying case

Magnetic title

Magnetic mounting base allows use on ferromagnetic surfaces (GLIDER-A-01)

Scroll bar

18in., 24in, or 36in sliders. Available as an option.

Manual water pump

Water pump compatible with negative lead (OPIX105).

Electric pump

CFU-03 and CFU-05 are used to provide wedge coupling during ultrasonic testing.