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Angle Beam |
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Angle Beam Transducers |
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Overview

Angle beam transducers allow
the soundbeam to be introduced
into the test material at an
angle. Plastic wedges of
controlled geometry are
precision engineered to
produce a refracted shear wave
within the test object.
Technical Specification
Models Available: ORION: A
high spec shear wave
transducer incorporating round
crystals to avoid side lobes.
High damped, high output and
excellent signal to noise
ratio.
SAO: Medium damped,lead
zirconate titanate elements
provide optimum gain and
resolution for general use.
SA: Medium damped, Lead
zirconate titanate element
tuned to provide optimum gain
and resolution. DGS graticlues
available for 45, 60 and 70
degree angle transducers.
LSA: Large Single angle shear
wave transducers appropriate
for large testing areas where
extra penetration is required.
CDA: Combined double shear
wave transducers. Medium
damped lead zirconate titanate
elements with a 6 degree
toe-in angle for optimum near
surface resoltuoin, tuned to
provide maximum gain.
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Miniature Angle Beam Potted
Transducers |
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Overview
These transducers with fixed
angle, are built in stainless
steel housing for durablility
Standard angles are in steel,
other non-standard angles with
specific materials can be
produced.
Technical Specification
Features:
Two types of damping available
High Gain (G)and Resolution
(R).
Connectors: Microdot End. Top
mount available
Large Angle Potted & Mini Maps
also available
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Application Specific |
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Application Specific
Transducers |
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Overview

Sonatest manufacture a wide
range of transducers to suit
particular applications.
If we do not currently have
something to suit your
application need we will
develop a transducer
specifically for you
application requirement.
Technical Specification
Models Examples: The Rail
Probe: designed to have two
angle probes at either end and
a compression probe in the
middle
Boiler Tube Probes: Small low
profile twin angle
beamtrasnducers with integral
cables for the inspection of
welds in steam boilers in
power stations.
Asia Single Angle Range: A
high specification transducer
with high signal to noise
ratio and a very small dead
zone.
Thickness Meter Transducers
Soft Tip Probes
Roller Probes
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Composite (Platinum Series) |
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Composite Transducers
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Compression Angle |
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Compression Angle Transducers |
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Overview
Single or Dual Elements
Most frequencies and sizes
available.
Technical Specification
Please contact us for further
information and Transducer
catalogue.
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Dual Element |
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Dual
Element Cable |
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Overview
These transducers are designed
for detecting near surface
resolution, and for the
detection of corrosion and
pitting.
Also suitable for thickness
measurement.
Technical Specification
Features:
Integral cable
Stainless Steel Housing
Extended shoe for shaping to
curved surfaces.
Connectors: BNC
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Immersion |
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Immersion Transducers |
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Overview
Immersion transducers are
usually used for mechanised or
automated systems. Most
applications take place in
immersion tanks filled with
water, where the test object
is placed on a turntable or
roller system so that the
object is moved at a constant
speed past the probe.
Technical Specification
Models Available: SLIH & SLIM
Single longitudinal
(compression) wave transducers
medium damped and high damped.
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Miniature Shear Wave |
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Miniature Shear Wave
Transducers |
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Overview
These transducer have been
designed for inspections which
involve difficult access,
curved surafces or for
reducing the "offset".
Technical Specification
Features:
Two types of damping available
High Gain (G, to provide
penetrating capability in a
small unit and Resolution (R)for
near surface resolution and
low signal to noise ratio.
Connectors: Microdot
Axial & Circumferential
contouring available
High temp wedges also
available
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Quick Change Shear Wave |
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Quick Change Shear Wave
Transducers |
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Overview
These transducers have been
designed for inspections where
different frequencies are
required using the same wedge
or where different angles are
required using the same
frequency transducer.
Ideal for limited access and
curved surfaces.
Technical Specification
Features:
Two types of damping available
High Gain (G, to provide
penetrating capability in a
small unit and Resolution (R)for
near surface resolution and
low signal to noise ratio.
Connectors: Microdot or Mini
Lemo
Axial & Circumferential
contouring available
High temp wedges also
available
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Replacement Delay Tip |
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Delay Line |
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Overview
Delay Line transducer provide
excellent near surface
resolution and are primarily
used for thickness gauging or
flaw detection in thin
materials.
Also suitable for thickness
measurement.
Technical Specification
Features:
Knurled retaining ring for
easy replacement of the delay
tip
Stainless Steel Housing
Connectors: Microdot Side or
Top mount
Special sizes, High
temperature and conical shaped
delay lines also available
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Fixed Delay Line |
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Overview
Delay Line transducers provide
excellent near surface
resolution and are primarily
used for thickness gauging or
flaw detection in thin
materials.
Also suitable for thickness
measurement.
Technical Specification
Features:
Knurled retaining ring for
easy replacement of the delay
tip
Stainless Steel Housing
Connectors: Microdot Side or
Top mount
Special sizes, High
temperature and conical shaped
delay lines also available
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Single Compression |
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Single Compression Transducers |
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Overview

Single Element transducers
used to measure thickness and
to detect flaws on plates,
bars, forgings, castings and
extrusions.
Applied directly to the flat
surfaces of the test material
or object.
Transducers with smaller
diameters can be applied to
test slightly curved surfaces.
Transducer Catalogue
Available. Representing the
7th generation of digital IRIS
systems developed in-house the
IRIS 9000 has more than 20
years of field experience
incorporated in its design.
Technical Specification
Models Available: SLH: High
damped, low noise, 0 degrees,
short pulse, lead metaniobate
element providing superior
resolution with optimum gain.
SLM: Medium damped, low noise,
0 degrees, medium pulse width,
lead metaniobate element with
high gain.
SLF: Medium damped, 0 degrees,
high specification for use
with replaceable protective
membranes or high temperature
delay lines.
LLF: Large version of the SLF.
SLP: High damped, low profiles
)degrees, high specification.
SLC: Low damped, 0 degrees,
with ceramic wearface for
general purpose use. SLG: High
damped, 0 degrees, low noise,
lead metaniobate elements
providing excellent near and
far surface resolution with
optimum gain.
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Standard Shear Wave |
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Dual
Shear Wave Transducers |
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Overview
These transducers are designed
for inspection of welds and
thin materials where near
surface resolution is
required.
Also built for the detection
of IGSCC - Inter Granular
Stress Corrosion Cracking.
Technical Specification
Features:
Medium damped elements provide
optimum gain and excellent
resolution with low signal to
noise ratio.
The 3/32 extended wedge allows
for shaping of curvatures.
Connectors: Microdot Top &
End.
Angles and focussing available
on request
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Standard Shear Wave
Transducers |
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Overview
These transducer have been
designed to be used with
different angle beam wedges
for general weld inspection
and A.W.S Structural Weld
Code.
Technical Specification
Features:
Constructed in low noise
plastic housing or stainless
steel.
Two types of damping available
High Gain (G) and Resolution
(R)
Connectors: BNC/Microdot
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Transducer Certification
Software |
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SonaCert |
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Overview

SonaCert is the most versatile
and easy to use test and
certification system for
transducers.
Designed to test any
transducer on any test block
whilst increasing inspection
rates and making a statement
of quality.
Users can create bespoke
databases of probe data,
customising certificates with
logos and company information
whilst improving record
keeping and QA processes.
Probe types evaluated:
single/twin compression and
angle, immersion probes and
specials.
Technical Specification
Criteria measured includes:
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Signal Waveform
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Frequency Spectrum
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Bandwidth
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Pulse Duration
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Peak & Centre frequency
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-6dB upper and lower
points
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Beam Angle
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Near field length of
crystal in test block
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Pulse length in test block
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Peak to Peak Voltage
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Signal to Noise
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Output
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TX width equivalent in
test block material
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Different languages are
available.
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Twin Compression |
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Twin
Compression Transducers |
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Overview
Dual Element transducers used
to measure thickness, detect
flaws and corrosion in thin
materials, especially where
near surface resolution is
required.
They focus very close to the
front surface, making them
ideal for corrosion and
pitting tests, braze
inspection and lamination
evaluation.
Technical Specification
Models Available: D: Medium
damped, low noise, 0 degrees,
high gain. Stainless Steel
fingertip case with knurled
grip. Acryllic shoes allow for
shaping to curvatures.
CD: Medium damped, 0 degrees,
lead zirconate titanate
elements. Perspex shoe allows
for shaping to curvature.
CDF: Medium damped, 0 degrees,
low noise. Available with
replaceable protective
membranes for rough surface
contact.
GEM: Housed in an ergonomic
case, flat front face allows
close access to corners, weld
caps. Available in three
frequencies 2.0 Mhz, 4.0 MHz
and 5.0 Mhz.
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