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Corrosion Mapping Product Selector

Find the right scanner for your corrosion mapping application.

Compare four ScanTech platforms based on your surface, material, movement, and inspection priorities. Your result is a practical starting point for a technical review.

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Four purpose-built options

Compare corrosion mapping scanners

Each platform solves a different field problem. Review the advantages before scheduling an application discussion.

CLIX-CM corrosion mapping scanner

Modular chain scanner

CLIX-CM

Best for adaptable pipe coverage and multi-method inspection

A chain-mounted corrosion mapping platform that expands around the pipe and can be reconfigured as inspection needs change.

SurfacePipe and cylindrical assets
MountingModular chain
MaterialFerrous + non-ferrous

Key advantages

  • Covers 6–48 in. pipe, with custom builds above 48 in.
  • Works on ferrous and non-ferrous materials
  • Manual or automated corrosion mapping
  • Front or side raster configurations
  • Lead screw or belt drive options
  • Can also support weld inspection and radiography configurations
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XR corrosion mapping scanner

Automated raster scanner

XR

Best for high-speed mapping across large surfaces

A steerable, automated raster scanner built for fast, repeatable corrosion mapping on tanks, vessels, pipe, and other broad ferrous surfaces.

SurfaceLarge ferrous surfaces
SteeringYes
Scan width12–48 in.

Key advantages

  • Steerable from the controller or optional joystick
  • Raster speeds up to 29 in./sec
  • Available scan arms from 12 to 48 in.
  • 260 lbf total magnetic pull force
  • No probe-angle adjustment required for circumferential pipe scans
  • Direct-coupled four-wheel drive with sealed gear enclosures
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APEX corrosion mapping scanner

Steerable modular platform

APEX

Best for steerable pipe scanning and tight geometries

A compact, steerable platform that supports corrosion mapping and inline B-scan work across axial and circumferential pipe applications.

SurfacePipe + complex geometry
SteeringYes
Weight19 lb.

Key advantages

  • Steerable, compact 19 lb. platform
  • Optional tool-free side-arm configuration
  • Circumferential scanning down to 3 in. OD with side raster
  • Axial scanning down to 12 in. OD with 9 in. inspection width
  • Toolless attachment and wheel-angle adjustments
  • Anti-tip gimbal and near-constant-force probe suspension
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VERTEX corrosion mapping scanner

Two-axis universal platform

VERTEX

Best for compact modular scanning without steering

A lightweight two-axis scanner with magnetic and chain-mounted options for precise corrosion mapping on ferrous and non-ferrous assets.

SurfacePipe + cylindrical assets
SteeringNo
Weight15 lb.

Key advantages

  • Compact 15 lb. platform
  • Magnetic wheels for carbon steel
  • Chain attachment for non-ferrous materials
  • Optional tool-free side-arm configuration
  • Compatible with ScanTech or third-party phased array systems
  • Straight-line probe lift, rigid dovetail yoke, and anti-tip gimbal
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Quick comparison

See the primary differences at a glance.

ProductPrimary advantageSteerableMaterial coverageBest surface
CLIX-CMDiameter and method flexibilityNoFerrous + non-ferrousPipe and cylindrical assets
XRHigh-speed, wide-area raster scanningYesFerrousTanks, vessels, walls, floors, roofs
APEXSteering on small pipe geometriesYesFerrousAxial and circumferential pipe
VERTEXCompact modular platformNoFerrous + non-ferrous with chainPipe and cylindrical assets

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