Measuring systems
BARYS
Non-contact bore inspection for gun barrels
Purpose & use cases
The FOGALE's BARYS System is designed to provide accurate, repeatable, non-contact inspection of gun barrels from 4.6mm to 155mm calibers, focusing on the following objectives:
- Detect wear, pitting, and erosion that may compromise barrel safety
- Measure inner diameter evolution and plating integrity (e.g. chrome layer damage)
- Enable predictive maintenance and lifetime tracking of barrel condition
- Support documentation and traceability required by defense standards
Architecture & key components
Capacitive Barrel Sensor Head
- Self-centering probe with non-contact sensors
- Operates inside the barrel without contact or surface damage
- Micron-level resolution for internal diameter, surface profile, and pits
- Embedded camera (from 100mm) for high resolution visual inspection
Positioning Rod
- Modular extension shafts to reach full barrel length (7 meters and more)
- Adaptable to multiple calibers and barrel geometries
- Indexed for longitudinal correlation of measurements
- On-site alignment/centering tools
Acquisition Unit & Software Interface
- Converts capacitive signal into precise dimension (diameter) information
- Real-time profile output and diagnostics
- Optimized for stable operation in variable environments
- Barrel mapping in 2D/3D with exportable profiles
- Pit depth, wear zones, ID variation detection
- Results directly comparable with reference barrel specs
- Archiving and report generation capabilities
Proven applications
- Artillery tube inspection (field or depot maintenance) or through inspection services
- Qualification of new or refurbished barrels
- Monitoring erosion, pitting, or chromium delamination
- Documentation of barrel lifetime condition versus type of usage and ammunition types
- Compliance with military or OEM barrel standards
Key Advantages
- Non-contact technology: No risk of damage to the inner barrel surface
- Micron-level accuracy: Allows detection of erosion, cracks, and plating faults
- Field-deployable: Portable system for military maintenance depots or on-site checks
- Versatile design: Adaptable to various calibers and barrel lengths
- Digital traceability: Measurement archiving and export for inspection reports
Services Available
- On-site demonstration
- Operator training (military or industrial personnel)
- Custom tooling and adapter kits
- Software customization upon request
- Maintenance and spare parts support