Waygate Technologies’ ultrasonic thickness gaugesare non-destructive testing (NDT) measurement tools used to inspect metal thickness and structural steel - which is essential across many industries, fromAutomotive and Aerospace to Oil & Gas and Manufacturing. Thickness testing is done in order to monitor for possible damage/defects during manufacture, as well as deterioration over time such ascorrosion. Our ultrasonic thickness gauges are designed to provideaccurate, reliable, and comprehensive thickness inspection data. We offer three industry-leading solutions for ultrasonic thickness measurement that are powerful, rugged, and easy to use.
The complex geometry of metal, steel, and plastic components often make it difficult to inspect with conventional gauges. Ourmarket-leadingultrasonic testingsolutionsare engineered to help improve safety—ensuring the reliability of your equipment or material subject to corrosion or erosion.
Measure thickness with expert data analysis. Our devices are engineered toensure the reliability of your equipment or materialsubject to corrosion or erosion.
Our Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Solutions
CL5 Handheld Thickness Gauge
Micrometer precision in a rugged, easy-to-use package. The CL5 is aneasy-to-use precision thickness measuring solutionfor components used in the automotive and aerospace industries. Key benefits include:
- Data managementprovided through an optional programmable data recorder, using a standard SD card
- Snapshot A-Scanon all models for probe alignment and data control
- Rugged housing, environmentally sealed to beused almost everywhere
- Operatingtemperature range from -10°C up to 60°C
- Hollow / Filled thickness digitsindicating coupling status
- Visual LED alarmfor High and Low limit
- Customer parameter setupsfor special configurations and quick instrument configuration
- Multi-language user interface
DM5E Corrosion Thickness Gauges
Rugged, ergonomically designed, easy to use for measurements you can trust. Compatible with our best-in-the-industry probes, theirergonomic design and rugged housingare built to withstand even the harshest environments.
- Easy, intuitive operationtakes thickness readings automatically, guiding you through every step
- Dedicated state-of-the-art probes allow forimproved high-temperature performance
- DM5E and DM5E DL offerdual-multi measurement, allowing convenient measurement through protective coatings
- DM5E DL includes abuilt-in data loggersupporting up to 50,000 readings
DMS Go+ Series A-Scan Thickness Gauges
Handheld instruments for thickness measurement, data recording, and data management for a wide range of applications and environments.
- 人体工学设计for easy operation
- High capacity data recorderand compatibility with powerful data management systems
- Intuitivearrow-keypad for positive digital control of parameters
- “翻转”功能允许use by both left-handed and right-handed operators
- Portrait or landscapeviews to match user preference
- Alarge 800x480 pixel display screen
- Small size, lightweight (870g, 1.9lb), robust construction toIP67for operation in harsh environments
- Automatic gain controlfor excellent repeatability and corrosion monitoring
Find answers to the most often asked questions about UT thickness gauges:
An ultrasonic thickness gauge is a device used toaccurately measure the thickness of a given material, typically steel, plastic, alloys, and the like.
UT thickness gauges aredeployed in many industriesbut are most commonly used in Automotive, Aerospace, and Manufacturing to help ensure material thickness complies with production standards and their given industry's regulations.
UT thickness gauges can also be used as an additional quality assurance tool thathelps to identify corrosion- particularly useful in the Oil & Gas industry where pipeline integrity is a concern.
Somemodels allow for the measurement of material through the exterior painted surface- thus removing the need for paint removal prior to measurement.
- Non-destructive testing (NDT)protocol means you don't have to sacrifice production samples
- Measurements can be takenwithout requiring access to both sides of the target material
- UT thickness gaugescan measure through coatings
- Ahigh degree of accuracy, typically around ~0.1 mm
- 性能ectly suited toin-field testing, some models are rated for hazardous environments
- Relatively inexpensiveto own and operate
- Some devicesdo not require the use of a couplant
- Typically requires a独立的校准for each material being tested
- Accurate readings requiregood contact with the target material
- Some devices cannot take accurate measurements in the presence ofsurface rust
- Some devices require acoupling materialbetween the target material and the probe
- Some level oftechnical expertiserequired to interpret results
Ultrasonic thickness gauges are ideally suited for the inspection of material structures such asmetals, ceramics, plastics, and composites. Industrial applications include:
While there are several methods of calibration, such asOne-point, Two-point, Auto or Manual On-block and Off-block Zero, Automatic V-Pathcorrection, the underlying principle is that you will typically need to calibrate your device every time you switch your target material.
When using NDT equipment such as an ultrasonic thickness gauge,calibrations are performed via calibration blocks, also known as test blocks,that serve as a reference standard for a given target material.
Additionally, different calibration blocks cansimulate different conditions, allowing the operator tocalibrate for both the target material and conditional factors.
Some questions to consider when selecting the right ultrasonic thickness gauge for your application include:
- Whatfactor (thickness, flaw detection, corrosion, erosion, etc.)am I testing for?
- Whattarget materialsdo I need to be able to test for?
- Does my team require additional,specialized trainingto operate this equipment?
- Whataccessories(i.e. transducers, probes, couplant, calibration blocks, cases, etc.) are required? How much do they cost?
- Whatproduction and industrial standardsam I testing to, and can the equipment test to those standards?
If you're unsurewhat device is best suited to your specific NDT needs, why notcontact usand one of我们的UT experts will be happy to assist you.
While there are several resources available for non-destructive testing (NDT) training,Waygate Technologies offers NDT training across the broadest range of inspection methods, which are offeredaround the globe, or at a location of your choice.
Get your team up to speed on how to most effectively use their ultrasonic thickness gauges today!
