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Precision Angle Beam Inspection: CT QUICK CHANGE WEDGE (1/4", 45°, R2") "45°, RADIUS 2 ONLY"

Optimize your ultrasonic testing (UT) angle beam inspections with the CT QUICK CHANGE WEDGE, specifically designed for use with 1/4" diameter transducers, featuring a 45° refracted angle, and a 2" radius for curved surfaces. From CT, a provider of reliable NDT accessories, this wedge is an essential component for introducing shear waves into materials, enabling the detection and sizing of flaws that are not perpendicular to the surface.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Quick Change / Interchangeable Design: The "Quick Change" feature implies a design that allows for rapid and easy swapping of transducers or wedges without the need for tools. This significantly improves efficiency during inspections that require changes in probe size, angle, or surface contour adaptation.

• Optimal 1/4" Transducer Compatibility: Designed to perfectly couple with 1/4-inch diameter ultrasonic transducers. This common transducer size offers a good balance of beam spread and resolution, suitable for a wide range of flaw detection applications.

• Precision 45° Refracted Angle: This wedge produces a 45-degree refracted shear wave in common materials like steel. The 45° angle is one of the most widely used angles for detecting flaws in welds, plate, and pipe, especially those oriented obliquely to the surface.

• Contoured for 2" Radius Surfaces: Features a precisely machined bottom surface with a 2-inch radius. This contour ensures optimal acoustic coupling and consistent sound entry when inspecting curved surfaces, such as:

  • Smaller diameter pipes (e.g., 4" diameter and larger)

  • Smaller radius pressure vessel components

  • Other components with a similar convex or concave geometry. This intimate contact maximizes signal strength and accuracy.

• Durable Construction: Manufactured from high-quality, wear-resistant material (e.g., acrylic or polyimide, depending on temperature requirements). This robust construction ensures long life and stable acoustic properties, even with repeated use in demanding industrial environments.

• Consistent Acoustic Coupling: The flat top surface ensures stable and repeatable coupling with the transducer, while the contoured bottom surface provides excellent contact with curved parts, minimizing signal loss due to poor coupling.

• Essential for Weld Inspection & Beyond: Angle beam wedges are critical for:

  • Weld Inspection: Detecting defects like lack of fusion, slag inclusions, root cracks, and incomplete penetration.

  • Crack Detection: Locating fatigue cracks, stress corrosion cracks, and other flaws not detectable with straight beam probes.

  • Shear Wave Applications: Introducing shear waves for material characterization and flaw sizing.

Equip your ultrasonic testing toolkit with the CT QUICK CHANGE WEDGE (1/4", 45°, R2") to enhance your ability to perform accurate, reliable, and efficient angle beam inspections on a specific range of curved surfaces.