PCWI Holiday Detectors

PCWI – Holiday Testing & Coating Inspection Solutions

PCWI is an Australian manufacturer and supplier of specialist testing and measuring instruments for the coating, corrosion, pipeline and industrial inspection sectors. PCWI develops holiday detectors, porosity detectors and coating inspection solutions designed to identify pinholes, holidays, discontinuities and other defects in non-conductive coatings applied to conductive substrates.

Also known as holiday testers, pinhole detectors, porosity detectors, spark testers and jeepers, PCWI Holiday Detectors provide solutions for a wide range of coating inspection applications, including pipelines, tanks, structures, membranes, liners and industrial coatings.

PCWI offers high-voltage DC, pipeline and low-voltage detection solutions, allowing users to select the appropriate holiday test machine based on coating type, thickness and application requirements.

PCWI Holiday Detector Range

High Voltage Holiday Detectors

 

PCWI High Voltage Holiday Detectors are designed for detecting coating porosity, pinholes and holidays in dielectric or insulating coatings on conductive substrates. These high voltage holiday detectors are suitable for industrial coating inspection, tanks, structures, pipelines and other demanding applications.

Key Features:

  • High-voltage continuous DC output
  • Available in 15 kV and 30 kV configurations
  • Adjustable test voltage
  • Digital LCD display
  • Lightweight and portable design
  • Audible and visual fault indication
  • LiFePO4 clip-on battery system
  • Suitable for detecting coating pinholes, holidays and porosity
  • Range of brushes, coils and accessories available
  • Calibration traceable to NATA


Typical Models:
PCWI DC15IND and PCWI DC30IND:

These holiday testers are suitable for testing protective coatings, paints, membranes, liners and other insulating coatings applied to conductive substrates.

Pipeline Holiday Detectors

PCWI Pipeline Holiday Detectors are designed specifically for pipeline coating inspection and holiday testing. Pipeline kits combine the detector with suitable accessories for testing cylindrical surfaces and pipeline coatings.

Key Features:

  • 15 kV and 30 kV continuous DC options
  • Designed for pipeline coating inspection
  • Lightweight and portable
  • Adjustable test voltage
  • Digital LCD voltage display
  • Audible and visual alarms
  • Pipeline brushes and coils available
  • Long earth leads for field applications
  • Battery-powered operation
  • Supplied in durable carry cases

Typical Models: PCWI DC15PIPE and PCWI DC30PIPE

These pipeline holiday detectors are suitable for detecting coating defects, pinholes and discontinuities during pipeline coating inspection and maintenance. PCWI offers pipeline coils for different pipe diameters, providing flexibility for field testing.

Low Voltage Pinhole Detectors

PCWI Low Voltage Pinhole Detectors provide a low-voltage solution for detecting pinholes and discontinuities in suitable thin-film coatings. The low voltage holiday detector uses the wet sponge method to identify coating defects without damaging the coating.

Key Features:

  • Wet sponge method for pinhole detection
  • Selectable 9 V, 67.5 V and 90 V test voltage
  • Audible and visual fault indication
  • LED voltage display
  • Large sponge/probe head
  • Extendable telescopic handle
  • Suitable for coatings up to approximately 500 µm
  • Lightweight and portable design

Model: PCWI WETSPONGE

The PCWI Wet Sponge system is suitable for applications where low voltage holiday testing is required, particularly for thinner protective coatings.

Pinhole & Porosity Detection Solutions

PCWI provides specialised solutions for pinhole detection and coating porosity testing, helping identify discontinuities that may compromise the protective performance of a coating system.

PCWI Compact DC Porosity Detectors are designed to locate pinholes, holidays and porosity in dielectric coatings on conductive substrates, including concrete. They are suitable for production pipeline coating operations, tanks, valves, structures and other industrial applications.

Key Features:

  • Detection of coating pinholes and holidays
  • Adjustable DC test voltage
  • Portable battery-operated design
  • LCD voltage display
  • Constant test current
  • Sensitivity control
  • Audible alarms and earphones for noisy environments
  • Wide range of brushes, coils and accessories
  • Suitable for industrial and pipeline coating inspection

PCWI solutions can be used for applications requiring porosity detector, pinhole detector and holiday detector machine technology.

Applications of PCWI Holiday Detectors

PCWI Holiday Test Machines and Porosity Detectors are designed for a wide range of coating inspection applications, including:

  • Pipeline coating inspection
  • Protective coating inspection
  • Tank and vessel inspection
  • Paint and coating quality control
  • Industrial structures
  • Valves and fittings
  • Membranes and liners
  • Concrete structures
  • Rubber and insulating coatings
  • Production pipeline coating operations
  • Corrosion protection systems
  • Maintenance and field inspection

PCWI’s detector range is designed to identify coating defects before they can become pathways for corrosion or compromise the performance of the protective coating system.

Why Use Holiday Testing for Coating Inspection?

A holiday detector, also called a holiday tester, pinhole detector or porosity detector, is used to locate discontinuities in non-conductive coatings applied over conductive substrates.

Even a small pinhole or holiday can expose the underlying substrate and potentially become a starting point for corrosion. Holiday testing helps coating inspectors identify these defects and verify coating integrity before equipment or structures are placed into service.

PCWI offers both high voltage holiday detectors and low voltage holiday detectors, allowing the testing approach to be selected according to the coating and application.

PCWI Holiday Detectors for Industrial & Pipeline Inspection

From general industrial coating inspection to specialised pipeline applications, PCWI provides holiday testing equipment for identifying coating defects, porosity and pinholes.

The range includes portable high-voltage detectors, pipeline-specific kits and low-voltage wet sponge systems, along with brushes, pipeline coils and other accessories for different inspection requirements.

Know PCWI Holiday Detector Price in India?

Agaram Industries offers PCWI Holiday Detectors and coating inspection solutions for industrial, pipeline, paint, coating and corrosion inspection applications in India.

For product specifications, model selection, PCWI Holiday Detector pricing, accessories or technical assistance, contact Agaram Industries:

Request a Quote: https://www.agaramindia.com/get-quote/
Email: sales@agaramindia.com
WhatsApp: +91-90031-30625

Our team can help you select the appropriate Holiday Detector, Holiday Tester, Pinhole Detector, Porosity Detector or Pipeline Holiday Detector based on your application requirements.

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