Simplifying drone thickness measurements
Innovative technology means that there are no barriers to measuring drone thickness.
Tritex NDT’s Multigauge 6000 dedicated Drone Thickness Gauge makes taking thickness measurements at height safer and more cost effective than other solutions, and is able to operate through any coatings.
“The Multigauge 6000 consists of three parts, which includes the gauge, a gel dispenser and a probe holder for the correct alignment of the probe,” said Tritex NDT. “The single crystal probe ensures accurate measurements on curved surfaces, such as storage tanks and pipelines. Thickness readings are transmitted wirelessly up to 500 metres, using its integrated RF transmitter, to a dedicated software that allows the operator to record measurements, set up templates and to remotely control the gel dispenser before touching the probe onto the surface.”
Multiple echo technology means that thickness measurements can be taken through 6mm thick coatings, only the metal substrate is measured. It doesn’t matter whether the coating is paint, epoxy or bitumen. This has huge advantages over having to remove coatings, both in time and money.
The gauge can mount onto any ‘work class’ type drone, with the most popular being the DJI Matrice 210 or 300. Tritex NDT have also developed their own custom drone, the Multigauge 6500. The Multigauge 6500 ‘Flying Thickness Gauge’ has eight rotors to provide redundancy, as well as propellor guards so that it can be easily used inside tanks.
Connect with Tritex NDT at Seawork Connect from 5th to 7th October.
By Rebecca Jeffrey
