Avionics tester

aeronautical

The Model Visual Eddy, eddy current test system utilizes the eddy current test technique methodwhich very effectively locates SUSTAINED LOAD CRACKING (SLC) in high pressure aluminumcylinders. These aluminum cylinders are used for SCUBA diving, fire-fighting, carbonatingbeverages and in the medical field. Some of these cylinders may develop cracks and may be seenduring visual inspection. These cracks can cause leaking and ultimately lead to catastrophicfailure (explosion).Special FeaturesApplicationsIn sustained load cracking, small radial cracks start at the base of the threaded neck area andpropagate toward the shoulder (the cylinder body) and up in to the neck (threaded area) as thecracks grow deeper. Eventually, these cracks can become quite deep and can lead to tankrupture.Eddy current techniques can detect these cracks in the initial stages of formation long before thereis any real hazard.