Gekko Phased-array Flaw Detector Jun 2026

In the oil and gas industry, HIC represents a significant threat to pressure vessels. HIC manifests as "stepwise" cracking—horizontal cracks connected by vertical cracks. Standard PAUT often struggles to visualize the vertical connectors. The Gekko’s TFM modes are particularly suited for this because the volumetric focusing allows the inspector to visualize the entire crack network, distinguishing between laminar indications and the more dangerous stepwise connections.

Inspection of friction stir welds in aluminum fuselage panels. The Gekko’s low wedge delay allows for near-surface resolution down to 0.5mm, catching lack-of-penetration defects missed by conventional PAUT. gekko phased-array flaw detector

Ultrasonic testing of railheads. The Gekko’s high pulse repetition frequency (PRF) allows for inspection at train speeds up to 5 km/h (walking speed) without dropping data packets. In the oil and gas industry, HIC represents