Wedge ultrasonic transducer

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Ultrasonic Contact Probes, for flaw detection and sizing. Ultrasonic angle beam transducers are preferred for parts with inclined flaws, such as welds, and are sometimes used in mechanized or automated testing. They use refraction to transmit shear or longitudinal waves at a predetermined angle, while most standard transducers generate shear waves by mode conversion. Elements are mounted on integral or replaceable wedges, requiring a couplant layer, typically a gel, oil or paste. Our angle beam probes are available in both single and dual element types, and in multiple sizes. For European Customers: These probes offer maximum precision and repeatability for the DGS flaw sizing method. The die cast housing is durable and ergonomically designed for easy use, and replacement soles (sold separately) offer extended service life. Our European probe models have an integral wedge. WB and WK types have a standard side-mounted or optional top-mounted Lemo 1 connector, while SWB and SWK types come with a side-mounted Lemo 00 connector. For North American Customers: Probe models have interchangeable wedges (sold separately) for maximum versatility and service life. Custom wedge angles and curvatures can be special ordered. Probe models have a top-mounted BNC connector. AWS models are available for AWS Structural Welding Code D1.1. Temperature wedges are available for testing to 200°C (400°F).