The ‘Andec Tiebolt Tester’ detects much shallower cracks than any Eddy Current tester, in less than ten seconds per bolt,  without the need for a certified operator and test results are stored in its computer memory.

• Automatically inspects each bolt in the thread, head radius and shank areas, under pre-set computer control, in less than ten seconds.

• Detects shallow cracks, even under damaged or debris filled threads, and shallower cracks than any other NDT equipment can detect under regular clean threads.

• Stores scan results and bolt data for archiving, to keep track of bolt and later review at next testing.

• Operator does not need special skills or certification according to NAS 410, because system reads out “Pass/Fail” after completion of test on large colour display, without operator input.

• Built in colour inkjet printer to provide printout if scan results show defects, can be kept with faulty bolt for later review by other personnel.