Foerster DEFECTOMETER M 1.837 – mobile eddy current flaw detector

Applications

For manual inspection of surface cracks, hardness and material sorting under any conditions – aviation maintenance, automotive parts, infrastructure structures. One-hand operated instrument with LED scale and LCD, readable both in bright sunlight and in the dark.

Key features

  • Crack resolution from 20 µm
  • Automatic lift-off, zero and tilt compensation, warning when the probe is lifted
  • Up to 35 h of operation with lighting on, 6 × AA NiMH or standard batteries, integrated charger
  • USB interface for reviewing and documenting results, PC software
  • Five probe types; compatible with probes of earlier DEFECTOMETER models
  • Airbus HFEC test kit (1.837.69-0038), DAkkS calibration certificates

Models

DEFECTOMETER M 1.837; accessories: bag 1.837.01-7200, holder 1.837.01-7400, PC software 1.837.01-8200; DEFECTOMETER M probes (straight, angled 90°/100°/135°, flexible, bore hole, micro, spring-loaded, high-depth; 2 MHz NFe, 4 MHz Fe/austenite)

Technical data

  • Sensitivity range: 20 dB, in 0.5 dB steps
  • Defect threshold: −99…+99 %, in 1 % steps; red LED and acoustic signal
  • Test speed: 0–0.15 m/s
  • Operating time: 35 h (NiMH); power supply 110–240 V
  • Operating temperature: −10…+55 °C
  • Dimensions: 81 × 178 × 42 mm; weight 400 g
  • Interface: USB (serial)

What we offer

  • Selection of the instrument and configuration for your task, together with the manufacturer
  • Trial measurements of your samples in the manufacturer’s laboratory
  • Training, calibration and service organised through the manufacturer

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Technical data according to the manufacturer: foerstergroup.com, foerstergroup.com

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