Three major guided wave systems for surveying pipeline are currently in commercial use for piping inspection: MsS system, GUL wavemaker, and Teletest. For generating and receiving of guided wave in pipe, MsS system is based on the magnetostrictive sensor (MsS) developed by Southwest Research Institute(SwRI) in the USA, the other two systems are based on piezoelectric array sensors developed by the Imperial College in United Kingdom.

GWA believes MsS guided wave testing system is the best guided wave testing system among three in generation of a single wave mode, defect detection sensitivity, inspection range, accurate data analysis software, applicability, and price in probe and equipment. MsS probes can be made to any size by simpply cutting the strip and putting it on the pipe covering 360° and, thus, there is no limitation in the size of pipeline to inspect. In monitoring application, the price of MsS probe for monitoring 24-inch-OD pipe is as low as $1,500 and the price is linearly proportional to the pipe size.

Please contact us for more information. The best working guided wave testing system is not necessarily to be fancy looking. The matter is the principle of technology and accurate data analysis software behind the system. We are sure that you will be happy that you choose MsS guided wave testing system. It is a smart choice for your NDT investment!