Description

EFC Inflatable Rings

Inflatable transducer rings are designed to provide effective inspection capability for larger diameter pipes. Pneumatic pressure is used to press the transducers modules that are mounted onto this ring against the pipe wall. These modules are fully interchangeable between inflatable collars of all sizes.

For diameter above 36″, two smaller inflatable type rings can be linked together as detailed in a specific procedure for joining rings. Non‑standard sizes and larger sizes up to 60″ can be produced to special order.

Pneumatic Loading
Ring Joining
Screw-Lock Latch

Available Transducer Types

Standard Transducer
Standard

2‑row fixed spacing transducer module for medium frequency regime inspection.

Application areas include:

  • Bare / Painted Pipes
  • Unsleeved / Sleeved Road Crossings
Adjustable Transducer
Adjustable

2‑row adjustable transducer modules with four transducer spacings to cover a wider frequency regime range.

In addition to those of standard modules, applications areas include:

  • Localised Pitting
  • Buried Pipes
  • Pipes with many welded Supports

Specifications

Number of Channels
16
Nominal Pipe Size (NPS)
6″” to 36″ (DN 150 to 900)
Operating Temperature
-40°C to 150°C (-40°F to 302°F)
Radial Clearance
63 mm (2.5″)
Transduction System Compatibility
Wavemaker® G5 & G4MINI