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Vacuum Box inspection system

Weld inspection equipment

To compliment our range of tank inspection equipment, Silverwing UK Ltd now manufactures a range of vacuum box systems for weld leak testing. Our range of vacuum boxes has been developed in direct response to worldwide customer requirements.

 

The vacuum box weld testing system
V600F Vacuum Box

 

 
 

the low profile V600 weld inspection system
V600LP Low Pressure Vacuum Box


Two main types of Vacuum Box systems are available:

a) The standard “High Pressure” models which are designed to produce an operating vacuum of 20 inch Hg (10 psi) meeting the latest EEMUA, API & ASME specifications for inspection of above ground storage tanks that have been in service.

b) The “low pressure” models which are designed to produce an operating pressure of 10 inch Hg (5 psi) and are best suited for weld integrity checks on new tank builds where gross defects are the main concern.

 
 

weld inspection using the V600 vacuum box

Tank Inspection using the V600F Vacuum Box

Both the High Pressure & the Low Pressure models are available configured for use with either an electric pump or an external compressor to generate the vacuum. Each type also includes, as standard, a pressure relief valve calibrated to either 20 or 10 inch Hg depending on the model.

Our standard, lightweight, portable vacuum boxes are available for lap/butt welds on tank floors of any size and for shell to annular welds on tanks with a diameter of 5 metres and above. The Silverwing vacuum box system is highly effective and provides a rapid, economic method of evaluating the integrity of various welds. Although designed for the harsh environments of above ground storage tanks our vacuum box system is suitable for a wide range of applications.

 
 

 

Please contact our sales office for further details.

 

The V400 Vacuum Box system
The 400C Vacuum Box
(click on image to enlarge)

The Vacuum Guage and Release Valve
600F Vacuum Gauge and Release Valve
(click on image to enlarge)

The V600 vacuum pump
The Vacuum Pump used on the
V400C and V600F vacuum box systems
(click on image to enlarge)

 

High Pressure Vacuum Boxes

High Pressure Vacuum Boxes rated to 20 in.Hg
for use with V600E Electric Pump
Code Use
V600F For butt or lap welds in tank floors
V400C For internal shell to annular welds

High Pressure Vacuum Boxes rated to 20 in.Hg fitted with
air vacuum generator for use with external compressor
Code Use
V600FAVG For butt or lap welds in tank floors
V400CAVG For internal shell to annular welds

Low Pressure Vacuum Boxes

Low Pressure Vacuum Boxes rated to 10 in.Hg
for use with V600E Electric Pump
Code Use
V600LP For butt or lap welds in tank floors
Low Pressure Vacuum Boxes rated to 10 in.Hg fitted with
air vacuum generator for use with external compressor
Code Use
V600LPAVG For butt or lap welds in tank floors

 

 
   
 

Technical and Performance Specification

V600 Vacuum Box

Dimensions

Length 760mm(30inch) x Width 263mm(10.35inch) Height 200mm(8inch)
Weight 11kg

Weld test length

600mm (24inch)

Weld type

Tank floor lapwelds and butt welds.

Tank Diameter

All tank diameters
   

V400 Vacuum Box

Dimensions

Length 550mm ( 21inch) - height and width depend on angle
Weight 7kg

Weld test length

400mm (16inch)

Weld type

Shell to annular welds.

Tank Diameter

5 meter diameter and over
   
V600LP Low Pressure Vacuum Box

Dimensions

Length 760mm(30inch) x Width 263mm(10.35inch) Height 120mm(4.7inch)
Weight 4.5kg

Weld test length

600mm (24inch)

Weld type

Tank floor lapwelds and butt welds.

Tank Diameter

All tank diameters
   
Vacuum Pump (used with V400C & V600F)

Dimensions

Length 403mm (15.88inch) x Width 165mm (6.5inch) x Height 236mm (9.31inch)

Power supply

110/220v 50/60Hz

Pump type

Electric oil-less vacuum pump with carbon fibre vanes

Designed operating pressure

20in.Hg (10 psi)

Cable length

5m / 15 foot of flex

Hose Length

30 foot length
Pump Weight 25kg
   

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 



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