IRIS-Probes

The IRIS probes operate in pulse-echo mode to measure wall thickness, material loss, and defect orientation within the range of 8.6mm (0.34 in.) to 82.6mm (3.25 in.) ID.

COMPLETE PROBE CABLE ASSEMBLIES

Complete probe cable assemblies including; turbine with mirror, centering device/main body tube, custom transducer, probe cables, adapter/flood tube.

The following components are necessary to “build” a complete IRIS probe. These components are interchangeable and should be chosen according to the tube dimensions.

  • Turbine
  • Ultrasound transducer
  • Centering device
  • Probe cable
  • Tube flooding adapter
Part Number Tube Range ID Description
008001 8.6mm (.34”) – 12.2mm (.5”) 8.6mm probe assembly complete: 8.6mm (.34″) diameter turbine with mirror, main body tube, 15 MHz, 5.4mm (.21″) diameter, focused at 19.05mm (.75″), 15.24m (50′) umbilical assembly complete (LDPE)
050000 12.2mm (.5”) – 25.4mm (1”) 12.2mm (.5″) probe assembly complete: 12.2mm (.5″) diameter turbine with mirror, main body tube, 15 MHz, 6.35mm (.25″) diameter, focused at 25.4mm (1″), 15.24m (50′) umbilical assembly complete (LDPE)
100000 25.4mm (1”) – 31.75mm (1.25”) 25.4mm (1”) probe assembly complete: 12.2mm (.5″) diameter turbine, 25.4mm (1”) centering 15 MHz, 6.35mm (.25″) diameter, focused at 25.4mm (1″), 15.24m (50′) umbilical assembly complete (LDPE), adapter/flood tube with motor drive bracket
150010 31.75mm (1.25”) – 50.8mm (2”) 50.8mm probe assembly complete: 12.2mm (.5″) diameter turbine, 50.8mm (2”) centering device, 15 MHz, 6.35mm (.25″) diameter, focused at 25.4mm (1″), 15.24m (50′) umbilical assembly complete (LDPE), adapter/flood tube with motor drive bracket
150012 31.75mm (1.25”) – 50.8mm (2”) 50.8m flexible probe assembly complete: 12.2mm (.5″) diameter turbine, 50.8mm (2”) flexible centering device, 15 MHz, 6.35mm (.25″) diameter, focused at 25.4mm (1″), 15.24m (50′) umbilical assembly complete (LDPE), used on boiler tubes to navigate bends; no adapter/flood tube
161000 63.5mm (2.5”) – 82.6mm (3.25”) 88.9mm probe assembly complete: 15.8mm (.625″) diameter turbine, 88.9mm (3.5”) centering device, 15 MHz, 6.35mm (.25″) diameter, focused at 44.45mm (1.75″), 15.24m (50′) umbilical assembly complete (Nylon)
161001 63.5mm (2.5”) – 82.6mm (3.25”) 88.9mm flexible probe assembly complete: 15.8mm (.625″) diameter turbine, 88.9mm (3.5”) flexible centering device, 15 MHz, 6.35mm (.25″) diameter, focused at 44.45mm (1.75″), 15.24m (50′) umbilical assembly complete (Nylon), used on boiler tubes to navigate bends; no adapter/flood tube
201500 All tube sizes 4.57m (15′) BNC to BNC signal cable

TURBINES

IRIS turbines are propelled by water and include a 45° mirror.

Part Number Tube Range ID Description
104000 8.6mm (.34”) – 12.2mm (.5”) 8.6mm complete turbine assembly with 45° mirror
103000 12.2mm (.5”) – 50.8mm (2”) 12.2mm complete turbine assembly with 45° mirror
105000 50.8mm (2”) – 82.6mm (3.25) 15.8mm complete turbine assembly with 45° mirror

ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCERS

IRIS transducers are focused immersion transducers.

Custom ultrasound transducers available in different frequencies and focal lengths.

Part Number Tube Range ID Description
200100 8.6mm (.34”) – 12.2mm (.5”) 15 MHz, 5.4mm (.21″) diameter, focused at 19.05mm (.75″)
201000 12.2mm (.5”) – 38.1mm (1.5”) 15 MHz, 6.35mm (.25″) diameter, focused at 25.4mm (1″)
200102 38.1mm (1.5”) – 82.6mm (3.25”) 15 MHz, 6.35mm (.25″) diameter, focused at 44.45mm (1.75″)
200105 12.2mm (.5”) – 38.1mm (1.5”) 20 MHz, 6.35mm (.25″) diameter, focused at 25.4mm (1″)

CENTERING DEVICES

IRIS centering devices are constructed of stainless steel (larger devices include aluminum for weight reduction).

Custom centering devices available for your application.

Part Number Tube Range ID Description
051050 8.6mm (.34”) – 12.2mm (.5”) 8.6mm (.34″) main body tube
101200 12.2mm (.5”) – 25.4mm (1”) Main body tube for 12.2mm (.5”) tubes and base for all size centering devices
101000 25.4mm (1”) – 31.75mm (1.25”) 25.4mm (1”) centering device assembly complete
151000 31.75mm (1.25”) – 50.8mm (2”) 50.8mm (2”) centering device assembly complete
151001 31.75mm (1.25”) – 50.8mm (2”) 50.8mm (2”) flexible centering device assembly complete (used on boiler tubes to navigate bends)
151500 44.45mm (1.75”) – 69.85mm (2.75”) 63.5mm (2.5”) flexible centering device assembly complete (used on boiler tubes to navigate bends)
160000 63.5mm (2.5”) – 82.6mm (3.25”) 88.9mm (3.5”) centering device assembly complete
160001 63.5mm (2.5”) – 82.6mm (3.25”) 88.9mm (3.5”) flexible centering device assembly complete (used on boiler tubes to navigate bends)

PROBE CABLES

IRIS umbilical cables are available in various lengths and rigidness. Most common listed here.

Custom lengths available.

Part Number Tube Range ID Description
202001 8.6mm (.34”) – 12.2mm (.5”) 15.24m (50′) umbilical assembly complete (LDPE)
202005 8.6mm (.34”) – 12.2mm (.5”) 15.24m (50′) umbilical assembly complete (Nylon)
202000 12.2mm (.5”) – 50.8mm (2”) 15.24m (50′) umbilical assembly complete (LDPE)
202002 50.8mm (2”) – 82.6mm (3.25”) 15.24m (50′) umbilical assembly complete (Nylon)
203000 12.2mm (.5”) – 82.6mm (3.25”) 22.86m (75′) umbilical assembly complete (Nylon)
203100 12.2mm (.5”) – 82.6mm (3.25”) 30.48m (100′) umbilical assembly complete (Nylon)

ADAPTER/FLOOD TUBES

IRIS adapter/flood tubes are constructed of stainless steel (larger diameter adapters include aluminum for weight reduction).

Custom adapter/flood tubes available for your application.

Part Number Tube Range ID Description
300027 25.4mm (1”) – 31.75mm (1.25”) 25.4mm (1″) adapter tube complete; used for flooding tubes, includes: locking collet and motor drive bracket
300040 31.75mm (1.25”) – 50.8mm (2”) 50.8mm (2″) adapter tube complete; used for flooding tubes, includes: locking collet and motor drive bracket
301515 41.28mm (1.625”) – 57.15mm (2.25”) 57.15mm (2.25″) adapter tube complete; used for flooding tubes, includes: motor drive bracket, does not include locking collet
301516 57.15mm (2.25”) – 82.6mm (3.25”) 76.2mm (3″) adapter tube complete; used for flooding tubes, includes: motor drive bracket, does not include locking collet