The PowerFocus magnetostrictive guided wave technology uses low-frequency guided waves to inspect or monitor hundreds of feet of pipe from a single location. The system is capable of detecting any change in wall thickness and providing information regarding the circumferential extent via a patented (Patent #8,907,665) focusing technique. The system consists of a magnetostrictive collar that is placed on the pipe permanently or temporarily, a pulser/receiver unit, and software. The system is capable of inspecting or monitoring pipes that are buried or coated. This system is operated in conjunction with the Olympus UltraWave platform and software.

PowerFocus Advantages

• Low-profile
• Improved SNR over piezoelectric collars
• More ideal loading, not a series of point sources
• Shorter dead zone
• Available in a wider range of frequencies than piezoelectric collars

Click here to learn more about the UltraWave LRT platform that is used to operate the magnetostrictive PowerFocus collars, or you may visit Olympus’ product page here.