Gauges get the measure of metal thickness

Ultrasonic thickness gauges provide reliable measurements of metal thickness when checking for corrosion or confirming process quality.

UK-based Tritex NDT has developed a new range of triple echo ultrasonic thickness gauges for measuring metal thickness to check for corrosion or for quality control.

The new Tritex Multigauges have been designed for robustness, simplicity of use and most importantly, accuracy.

The range includes the Multigauge 5500, designed for hands free use when climbing on staging and scaffolding or when accessing by rope.

Whether it's onboard a ship, on large storage tanks, climbing on top of a road tanker or hanging underneath a bridge, the 5500 will make the job much easier.

The Multigauge 5600 has been developed for most common thickness gauging applications.

The easy-to-use keypad allows operator interface, and the bright graphical LCD gives detailed information such as echo strength, probe type and measurement units.

The moulded soft rubber surround feels comfortable, looks good and provides extra protection against knocks and scrapes.

All probes have IPR (intelligent probe recognition), which automatically adjusts settings in the gauge at the same time as transmitting recognition data - the result is a perfectly matched probe and gauge for enhanced performance.

And the AMVS (automatic measurement verification system) ensures only true measurements are displayed, even on the most heavily corroded metals.

Tritex Triple Echo also significantly reduces preparation time as it eliminates the need to remove surface coatings, just the metal is measured.

In developing these gauges, Tritex has remained committed to respecting the environment by omitting the use of hazardous substances and materials in all products by complying with the RoHS and WEEE directives.

Typical applications include inspection of bridges, lighting columns, ships, piers, road tankers, pipelines, storage tanks as well as general industrial uses.

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