Transmission towers, bridges, and industrial structures rely on secure fastenings to maintain their integrity. Over time, bolts can loosen due to vibration, environmental conditions, and regular wear and tear.
Identifying these weak points manually is a time-consuming and hazardous task, requiring workers to inspect each bolt individually—often at dangerous heights. This not only wastes valuable time but also money from occupied working hours and wasted equipment.
Detecting loose bolts typically involves:
- Manual torque checks – slow, labor-intensive, and impractical for large structures.
- Visual inspections – unreliable, as many loose bolts show no obvious external signs.
- Impact testing – striking bolts to listen for sound differences, which depends heavily on the skill of the inspector and isn’t always accurate.
You’re probably thinking, there’s got to be an easier way to do this?
Well there is… Through visualising the noise made from these bolts. By detecting the unique ultrasonic signals emitted by loose bolts under vibration, the CRY8124 provides a non-contact, real-time solution to pinpoint weak connections quickly and accurately.
Using an exciter to introduce a controlled vibration, the camera listens for distinctive high-frequency sounds that indicate a loose bolt. The result? A fast, visual representation of problem areas, eliminating the guesswork and improving maintenance efficiency.
Key Applications of the CRY8124 for Detecting Loose Bolts
- Transmission Towers – Inspections would no longer require technicians to climb and check bolts individually. The CRY8124 scans from a safe distance, highlighting loose bolts instantly.
- Bridges & Infrastructure – Critical joints in large structures can be assessed quickly, reducing disruption and increasing safety.
- Industrial Machinery – Rotating equipment and heavy machinery experience constant vibrations. The CRY8124 detects weaknesses before they lead to failures.
- Wind Turbines – Regular maintenance is essential to avoid catastrophic failures. The camera helps identify loose bolts in high-up, hard-to-reach locations.
What makes the CRY8124 Unique when Detecting Loose Bolts?
Enhanced Leak Detection: With the highest mic count in a handheld device, the CRY 8124 can detect gas leaks up to 200 meters away, meaning detecting loose bolts from a distance is easy.
Background Noise Filtering: Its proprietary HyperVision algorithm isolates target sounds from other noise sources, giving you an extreme level of accuracy even in noisy environments.
Dual Thermal and Acoustic Imaging: The CRY 8124 combines thermal imaging with acoustic detection, allowing simultaneous visuals of thermal and ultrasonic data. This is especially useful in hot environments, where identifying temperature patterns aids in troubleshooting.
Operating up to 10 hours with replaceable batteries, the CRY 8124 is designed for continuous use in large facilities. Wireless data transfer and advanced reporting software simplify documentation, allowing for seamless sharing of inspection data.
Saving you time and money.
One of the best features of the CRY 8124 is it’s reporting capabilities. This camera is able to produce a report which would typically take hours, in just a few minutes. With information on the gas that is leaking, the pressure levels, the DB, the location and even the amount of money you’re losing from the leak. All presented in an easy-to-read PDF with images of the leak included too.
So not only are you saving time on detecting the leak, but you’re also saving time on reporting on the leak. Altogether, you can do what could be a full days work in mere minutes with this camera.
Now imagine spreading this over a plant, you could be saving hundreds of thousands and potentially saving the lives of your staff with a camera like this.
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