Scanners for biofilm and bacteria, cracks in metal, plate heat exchanger integrity and pasteurisation validation. Inspection is done without dismantling equipment, dyes or chemicals.
Bactiscan · MAG3 · Gappscan · PasfloContamination, a crack in a vessel or a faulty heat exchanger usually come to light only after the damage is done. EIT devices find them in time, while production carries on.
Each area addresses a different risk in the process. Below are the devices, what they are for and what sets them apart.
Bactiscan, BactiscanPRO, BactiscanPLUS and Bactiscope for surfaces and pipework.
Cracks and damageMagnerscan MAG3 and Ferrascan for vessels and metal structures.
Heat exchangersGappscan checks an exchanger without dismantling it and without dyes.
PasteurisationPasflo validates pasteurisation during production.
Wave-alternating UV light reveals contamination that the eye cannot see. The scanners need no chemicals, so they are safe for people and product.
A lightweight handheld device that uses alternating UV light to reveal bacteria, biofilm, mould and product residue. You see the result at once, and ATP swabs become targeted.
The same principle as Bactiscan, with photo and video capture of the findings. The record supports maintenance, remedial work and documented corrective action.
The latest model, with a swivelling head for hard-to-reach spaces. Two rechargeable batteries and a separate charger allow uninterrupted work.
Detection of bacteria and biofilm where a hand cannot reach: inside pipework and behind equipment. The finding is shown on screen at once and can be recorded.
A magnetic field and an array of sensors find surface and sub-surface defects. The test is faster than eddy current testing and uses no penetrant dyes.
Designed for users of storage vessels: it electronically finds surface imperfections and sub-surface cracks and pits that harbour contaminants.
On-site examination of metal structures such as tanks, rails, cranes, presses and heavy machinery. It finds cracks and pinholes that may cause failure or contamination.
A leak in a plate heat exchanger can put the product at risk, and a pasteuriser’s holding time is normally checked every six months. Gappscan and Pasflo do this without stopping the line.
A compact unit that checks the integrity of plate heat exchangers without dismantling and without dyes, using only water. It is operated by one person.
It measures the holding time and the flow rate of the product during production, without stopping the line. External sensors are placed on the pipe and one person can run the test.
All devices share the same approach: an unwanted condition is detected in time, without invasive methods.
No consumables for the test and no chemicals to dispose of, which is also better for the environment.
Most inspections do not require stopping the line or dismantling equipment.
Photos, video and test results can be saved for audits and corrective action.
Light, battery-powered devices that one operator can use with minimal training.
Short manufacturer videos show how the devices work in real plants.
How Bactiscope detects biofilms and bacteria in hard-to-reach areas
Magnerscan MAG3: the next generation of crack detection
How Gappscan works in plate heat exchanger preventative maintenance
How Pasflo detects product flow conditions
APICAL helps match the solution to your critical control points and process, from the first enquiry to commissioning.
The data is taken from the manufacturer’s pages. The final configuration, model availability and options are confirmed in the quotation.
Manufacturer: EIT International products · Support and training
Where in the process contamination, a crack or a leak could put the product at risk.
A scanner for surfaces and pipework, crack detection, exchangers or pasteurisation.
Pasteurisers are normally checked every six months, and surface inspection can be part of daily cleaning.
Photos, video and test results for audits, maintenance and corrective action.
Tell us the industry, the type of equipment and the area you want to inspect. APICAL will prepare a quotation and a demonstration of the devices.