Ultrasonic methods are among the most trusted for non-destructive testing. By using them, you can quickly and accurately find defects, including impurities, cracks, and other impairments that can negatively impact the durability and quality of a component or structure. You just have to use the right ultrasonic transducer to make NDT more effective and reliable at identifying corrosion and wear on machinery and other parts, like pipelines, pipes, vessels, and storage tanks. One of the main benefits of ultrasonic technology is it eliminates the need to drill, take samples, or tear apart a structure to examine any damage or flaw.
In this guide, you’ll discover some of the most common applications of ultrasonic transducers in non-destructive testing.
Understanding ultrasonic non-destructive testing instruments
Ultrasonic transducers are among the NDT instruments that use sound waves to check a structure or component’s structure. They generate highly detailed images, making them more reliable than traditional X-rays. That means you are getting more reliable results to help you make informed decisions. Given this advantage, it's common to find these instruments in various industries, including metalwork and aviation.
Additionally, ultrasonic detectors help prevent errors in welds and composites and analyse the viscoelasticity of industrial fluids. With an ultrasonic transducer, you can effectively maintain and oversee the strength of concrete materials during hydrolysis.
Suitable for the harshest environments
Traditional ultrasonic methods are limited to testing in chemically safe and radiation-free environments at room temperature because the instruments involved cannot survive temperatures exceeding 200 degrees Celsius. Exposing transducer components and adhesives to extreme conditions could result in deterioration and failure. However, companies like Doppler have acknowledged those risks and created reliable and efficient ultrasonic probes that can withstand the most rigorous industrial inspections.
Reliable and accurate
Manual testing is often time-consuming, laborious and may not provide the most accurate results. Inspectors can avoid those issues by applying ultrasonic transducers for non-destructive testing. An ultrasonic transducer is more accurate, ergonomic, and simpler to use. Plus, it effectively reduces the time for conducting tests. Some manufacturers of ultrasonic probes also offer TOFD, Phased Array, and custom probes and their relevant accessories to increase the versatility of NDT for more industries, like nuclear power, defence, aerospace, mechanical manufacturing, oil and gas, medical, railway transport, shipping, and more.
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PCTE Industrial is a specialist in the sale and hire of industrial non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment. PCTE INDT is a branch of PCTE that has been serving in the NDT industry since 2008. We offer a range of INDT equipment that covers the bread-and-butter applications but also adds some exciting technology. Our range covers devices for Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Eddy Current (ET), Magnetic Particle (MT), Dye Penetrant (DT) and Visual Testing (VT).
