Wire Encoder For Industrial Scanner

Industrial Scanner Wire Encoder

The Wire Encoder For Industrial Scanner is a versatile and precise encoder system designed for ultrasonic inspection applications where traditional scanners are impractical. Supplied with both magnetic and suction cup mounting bases, it can be quickly installed on ferromagnetic and smooth nonferromagnetic surfaces. Its fixed-base wire mechanism ensures stable, repeatable position tracking—making it ideal for training, procedural development, and on-site inspections.

Unlike wheel-based encoders, the wire encoder remains stationary during scans, allowing the operator to freely manipulate the probe with consistent positional accuracy, making it highly effective for advanced inspection techniques like crack sizing or irregular geometry scanning.

Key Features of Industrial Scanner Wire Encoder

Fixed-Base Wire System: Enhances measurement repeatability by eliminating wheel slippage common in rolling encoders.

Dual Mounting Options: Equipped with both magnetic and suction cup bases for flexible attachment to various surface types.

Freedom of Probe Movement: Operators can adjust probe orientation mid-scan, beneficial for techniques requiring skew adjustments.

Compact & Lightweight: Easily transportable and deployable in tight spaces or irregular surfaces.

High Encoder Resolution: Provides 49.5 steps/mm for detailed position tracking and data correlation.

Universal Holder Compatibility: Can be quickly mounted in multiple orientations on phased array wedges or directly onto probes—no tools required.

Applications of Industrial Scanner Wire Encoder

Procedure Development & Training: Ideal for NDT technicians practicing probe handling, technique refinement, or training sessions.

On-Site Inspections: Suitable for environments where using traditional scanners is not feasible due to access or geometry limitations.

Crack Sizing & Manual Scanning: Provides reliable positional data during manual scanning for flaw characterization.

Contact Inspections: When combined with the universal holder, enables contact inspections without the use of a wedge.