NM01SW51705.5

SONATEST Standard Angle Beam Wedge (70 Degree Shear Wave)

This is a specialized, high-angle Sonatest Standard Wedge designed for use with large, rectangular ultrasonic transducers. It is the essential accessory for performing accurate, high-angle flaw inspection on cylindrical components.

PRODUCT AND APPLICATION:

This precision-machined wedge is specifically engineered for 1/2 inch x 1 inch shear wave probes, allowing inspectors to introduce a sound beam into the test material at a 70 degree angle. The 70 degree angle is critical for detecting flaws that are positioned near the surface or the back wall, and for examining certain weld geometries.

KEY PERFORMANCE FEATURES:

• Refracted Angle: Generates a highly effective 70 degree Shear Wave (SW) in steel, maximizing sensitivity to specific flaw orientations.

• Probe Compatibility: Designed for use with 1/2 inch x 1 inch (12.7 mm x 25.4 mm) rectangular shear wave transducers.

• Contour Specificity: Features an Axial Outer Diameter (AOD) 5.5 inch contour. This precise curvature ensures perfect acoustic coupling and stable contact when performing circumferential scans on 5.5 inch OD pipes, tubing, and vessels.

• Superior Signal: By eliminating air gaps common with flat wedges on curved surfaces, this contoured design maximizes the transfer of ultrasonic energy, resulting in a cleaner, stronger signal.

This specialized 70 degree wedge ensures your 1/2 inch x 1 inch transducer delivers reliable, high-angle ultrasonic data when inspecting 5.5 inch diameter structures.