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.

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

  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

For further information please contact us for a Transducer catalogue.

Single or Dual Elements
Most frequencies and sizes available.

Technical Specification

Please contact us for further information and Transducer catalogue.

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 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.

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

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

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

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

  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.

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

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

  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:

• Signal Waveform

• Frequency Spectrum

• Bandwidth

• Pulse Duration

• Peak & Centre frequency

• -6dB upper and lower points

• Beam Angle

• Near field length of crystal in test block

• Pulse length in test block

• Peak to Peak Voltage

• Signal to Noise

• Output

• TX width equivalent in test block material

• Different languages are available.

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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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