How Do You Test the Tightness of a Hatch Cover?
Hatch Cover Tightness Testing Hatch covers are essential for ships that prevent water from entering the cargo holds. They protect the vessel from flooding and
August 28, 2024
Portascanner® WATERTIGHT PRO is a handheld, tablet-based integrity testing system that is able to detect the exact location and size of multiple leaks simultaneously on a single structure. Portascanner® WATERTIGHT PRO records leak flow rate and location to its database and can export these to a USB to record and report the test results electronically.
P/N: 509004-PRO
NSN: 6625-99-257-8336
IMPA MSG P/N: 652778
KD983 CAGE code – COLTRACO LIMITED
Portascanner® WATERTIGHT PRO allows an operator to photograph a test site before testing which then allows the operator to plot the exact leak location allowing for easy repair and reinspection. Portascanner® WATERTIGHT PRO also calculates the flow rates of individual leaks as well as an overall leakage rate for a single hatch and can relate these rates to compliance requirements for watertightness and weathertightness.
It requires minimal training and a single operator can non-invasively test a large number of hatches or seals consecutively. This makes Portascanner® WATERTIGHT PRO a highly accurate and easy-to-use way of ensuring marine safety and regulatory compliance.
Portascanner® WATERTIGHT PRO can be widely applied to different hatch or room sizes and its system can be adapted for optimum operation by choosing different equipment options or settings:
Variable power single transducer ultrasonic generator for precision applications.
Technical Specification | |
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| Dimensions | Main Unit: 225x135x35 mm (L x W x D) 1-Transducer Generator: 112x67x25 mm (L x W x D) 3-Transducer Generator: 215x82x30 mm (L x W x D) Sensor Wand: 230mm (L) x 35mm (Diameter) |
| Unit Weight | Main Unit: 1051g 1-Transducer Generator: 137g 3-Transducer Generator: 420g (with batteries) |
| Power Supply | Main Unit: Rechargeable LiPo Battery (Micro-USB) 1-Transducer Generator: Rechargeable LiPo Battery (Micro-USB) 3-Transducer Generator: 2x PP3 9V Batteries |
| Battery Life | Main Unit: 6 Hours Continuous Use 1-Transducer Generator: 6 Hours Continuous Use 3-Transducer Generator: 12 Hours Continuous Use |
| Sensor Type | 25mm Flexible Receiver Wand |
| Sensor Connectivity | 3m BNC Coaxial Cable |
| Generator Frequency | 40KHz |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to +65°C (14°F to +149°F) |
| IP Rating | IP65 (Enclosure), IP68 (USB Connectors) |
| Display | 7.0" Capacitive Touchscreen, LCD back-lit. Resolution: 1024 x 600. |
| Minimum Leak Detection | 0.06 mm ±0.02mm Leak Diameter |
| Accuracy | ±10% for leaks 0.5mm-20mm |
| Classifications & Approvals | RINA Classification Society Accepted, ABS Type Approval |
| Registrations | UKCA, CE, Manufactured in UK and Coltraco is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001 registered. |
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Portasonic® PLUS is a portable ultrasonic transit-time flow meter designed to measure, internally record, and export the flow rate within a pipe with precision and ease. Portasonic® PLUS uses a customisable pre-programmed database to allow it to work with a wide variety of pipe materials and liquid types as a highly versatile monitoring solution that can be adapted for specific applications.
P/N: 2618949-PSOPLUS
KD983 CAGE code – COLTRACO LIMITED
The Portagauge® 6 is a multiple echo ultrasonic thickness gauge for measuring thicknesses of various metals and hard plastics, which ignores any coating up to 20mm in thickness. It comes with built-in datalogger to store up to 200,000 thickness measurements and minimum thickness alarm functionality.
P/N: 2099382-6
Portascanner® WATERTIGHT PLUS is a handheld watertight integrity tester for inspecting the watertightness and weathertightness of hatch covers, watertight doors and multi cable transit seals in marine environments. It is a portable, handheld solution which can be used by a single operator to test a large number of different hatches and seals in one quick and easy inspection.
P/N: 509004-WTPLUS
NSN: 6625-99-257-8336
IMPA MSG P/N: 652778
KD983 CAGE code – COLTRACO LIMITED
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