Holiday Inspection Kits

Why You Need Premium Holiday Detector Kits for Superior Inspection

Coating failures can cause a myriad of problems. By picking up discontinuities in surface coatings (such as pinholes, voids, nicks, cratering, and any other weakness), holiday inspection kits can identify problems before they hinder operations. Happily, this is a non-destructive method and thus won’t cause any future harm to surfaces. Holiday detectors are prominent in the pipeline inspection industry, ensuring that all pipes remain in tip-top condition. If corrosion is picked up, holiday inspection kits can quickly find the error and ensure that it is fixed fast.

While the term holiday might evoke images of sandy beaches and balmy summer nights, it refers to a void or hole in an industrial setting. The term has historical origins, dating back to the age when wooden sailing ships traversed the stormy seas. Sailors were tasked with sealing the ship’s mast with tar to ensure that it wouldn’t rot. If part of the coating was missed during this procedure and the mast subsequently showed signs of rot, it was said that the sailors were taking a holiday, hence the name ‘holiday’ signifying any sign of corrosion. Here at Khomanani NDT, a holiday is defined as “a discontinuity in [the] coating, when a part of the surface remains uncoated. A defect such as an area of insufficient coating film thickness. A pinhole within the coating on any coated surface.”

Holiday inspection kits can inspect multiple channels, and depending on the surface coating, various models are available. When holiday inspection kits sweep along the surface coating, they can pick up signs of electrical conductivity if a hole or void is present (since the coating will usually inhibit it). However, when metal is exposed, electrical concepts and conduction will apply, signalling a defect that needs to be fixed.

Explore the Comprehensive Khomanani Range Today

Our premium holiday inspection kits are available in the following varieties, depending on the surface you need to inspect. These include:

Portable

• High Voltage DC
• High Voltage Pulse
• Low Voltage Wet Sponge

In-Plant

• High Voltage DC
• High Voltage Pulse
• Low Voltage Wet Sponge
• Rebar

Get in touch with our qualified team today if you want to explore the world of quality inspection machinery – built with durability and precision in mind. We will happily advise you on which machines are best suited for your unique application and answer any queries you might have. Browse our durable holiday inspection kits, and be sure to check out our other product offerings, including holiday inspection kits, jeep meters, pig trackers, electrodes, surface profile gages, shore hardness durometers, and more. When it comes to your professional inspection needs, we are certainly the team for the job. We are a leading manufacturer and supplier within the South African market and pride ourselves on outstanding customer service and machinery built to last. For more information on our products, send us an email to [email protected] or give us a call on +27 011 425 3609. We look forward to working with you!