NORTEC™ Rotating Bolthole Scanners

Find Flaws Fast in Bolt Holes

Our handheld rotating bolthole scanners work with our line of NORTEC™ eddy current flaw detectors for the inspection of fastener, bore, and bolt holes. Ideal for aircraft structural maintenance, our scanners help you find flaws fast with high-speed (up to 3000 rpm) and high-frequency (up to 6 MHz) eddy current testing.

  • Higher speed provides high-resolution data for improved flaw detection
  • LED alarm lights up if you hit a flaw so you can scan quickly without missing a defect
  • Inspect smaller defects at higher frequencies
  • High torque (direct drive)* for quick rotation of large probes

*Spitfire 3000 scanner only.

Cost-Effective Inspection of Fastener, Bore, and Bolt Holes

Save costs by using rotating bolthole scanners that adapt to your eddy current techniques, flaw detectors, and probes. Our scanners work with:

  • NORTEC flaw detectors equipped with the scanner and dual frequency options
  • 4-pin Fischer and LEMO connectors
  • Reflection differential probes*
  • Our probe kits for a convenient inspection toolbox, as well as individual probes

*Other coil types offered by customer request.

Ergonomic Handheld Rotating Scanners

Boost productivity and comfort with handheld rotating scanners in right angle or ergonomic grip designs.

  • Lightweight scanners are easy to operate with one hand
  • Flexibility to scan from any direction
  • Unique ergonomic handle with a non-slip grip* for comfortable long-term use on aircraft and other applications

*Spitfire 3000 scanner only.

Applications

Rotating Bolthole Scanner Applications

Our handheld rotating bolthole scanners enable you to inspect ferrous and nonferrous alloys in many applications, including:

  • Aircraft airframes with or without fasteners
  • Critical attachment fittings
  • Support frames
  • Wheel tie bolthole inspections
  • Surface inspections
  • Postproduction testing for cracks
  • Tube plug testing

Versatile Scanner Setup

Quickly switch between handheld and system applications using the removable rail system on the Spitfire 3000™ scanner.

  • Mount the rail for convenient, hands-free use of the scanner
  • Ideal for airframe inspection, aircraft wheel hole inspection, and automated systems that require bolthole inspection
  • Large screw makes it easy to disconnect the rail; turn it with your hand if needed

Rotating Scanner Probe Kits

Get the convenience of our rotating scanner probes in one easy-to-carry package. Our kits include a shipping/carrying case and scanner probes in a variety of common sizes. See our Eddy Current Probe Kit catalog for a full list of included probes.

Rotating Scanner Probe Kits

Kit Part Number

SUBK-8-44

SUBK-8-64

Item Number

U8670107

U8600609

Probe Series

SUB

SUB

Connector Type

4-Pin Fischer

4-Pin Fischer

Rotating Bolthole Scanners

MiniMite™ Scanner

The MiniMite™ handheld rotating scanner works with our line of NORTEC™ eddy current flaw detectors for the inspection of fastener, bore, and bolt holes. Find flaws fast with high-speed (up to 3000 rpm) and high-frequency (up to 6 MHz) eddy current testing. A right-angle grip is easy to operate with one hand and offers the flexibility to scan from any direction.

Spitfire 3000™ Scanner

The Spitfire 3000™ rotating bolthole scanner offers handheld or hands-free testing for the inspection of fastener, bore, and bolt holes using our NORTEC™ eddy current flaw detectors. Find flaws fast with high-speed (up to 3000 rpm) and high-frequency (up to 6 MHz) eddy current testing. An ergonomic handle enables comfortable long-term use on aircraft and other applications.