Dexon TechnologyDexon Technology has added a new feature to our headquarters, expanding our tool-testing capabilities and reassuring operators that our tools will perform as promised.
The feature: a 6-in. infinity loop.
For those unfamiliar, an infinity loop is a closed pipeline circuit that lets engineers run tools for hours, or even days, under realistic conditions.
With this addition, Dexon now supports in-house infinity loops from 6 to 16 inches, with even more diameters available for pull-through and push-through testing.
The installation was added to prepare the latest generation of our ultrasonic testing crack detection (UT-CD) Hawk, slated for a job in Q4.
The Next Generation of UT Crack Detection
The new 6-in. UT-CD Hawk delivers unmatched resolution and navigability.
The tool packs nearly 500 transducers into its compact design, achieving 1.1 mm circumferential and 1.0 mm axial resolution.
The technology uses crack tip diffraction, the industry’s most precise method for detecting and sizing cracks.
Even better, the Hawk can still navigate tight 1.5D bends in schedule 80 pipes, all while clearly differentiating between weld geometry and real cracks. )
Why the Infinity Loop Matters
Built by Dexon Mechanical Solutions to ASME specs and our own more exacting standards, this loop allows our engineers to:
Troubleshoot and refine prototypes under field-like conditions
Mimic natural and artificial defects, sharp bends, and unique site configurations
Customize spools to simulate client-specific challenges
Fully test and adjust each tool before deployment
Thorough preparation like this is why Dexon maintains a 93% first-run success rate and continues to stay at the cutting-edge of ILI innovation.