When it comes to measuring the thickness of certain materials, it can be difficult to obtain measurements if you don’t have easy access to what’s behind the object that you’re looking at, such as trying to determine how thick a pipe is.
These types of instances are when ultrasonic thickness gauges can really come in handy. Ultrasonic testing, using sound energy, can be used to determine how thick many different types of materials are. The devices measure how long it takes for an ultrasonic wave to travel through a material. Different materials conduct these waves at different times, so you can determine how thick they are.
Here are some common uses for ultra thickness gauges.
Product testing and quality control
If you are manufacturing products, then you want to be able to provide some quality control. One aspect of this, is to determine how thick each product’s parts are. This is where an ultra thickness gauge can be useful.
For instance, if you want to make sure that the plastic bottles that you are producing are the correct thickness that you specified, then you are able to check this with an ultra thickness gauge, without the need to go and cut open any materials. You could use this on every batch that you have manufactured.
Changes to industrial premises
Before performing building construction work, it is generally a good idea to assess the actual structures themselves to see what changes should be made, and if they can safely be made without causing further issues.
Sheet metals, pipes, and other materials within the building can also be measured using a thickness gauge. If you do not have access to perform measurements manually, then a thickness gauge will help you find out if changes can, or need to be be made.
Testing for corrosion
One of the most common uses of ultrasonic thickness gauges is in testing for the corrosion of various metals. Corrosion of metals can be dangerous to the structure of different objects such as tanks, hulls, pipes, etc. Testing for corrosion will ensure that you can replace metal items before they lose their structural integrity and become hazardous.
This is particularly important in either coastal areas, or out at sea. The conditions here make metals more susceptible to corrosion, so they should be tested much more frequently. Replacement of metals that have corroded significantly is an important task that should never be overlooked.
At Deelat Industrial, we have a selection of ultrasonic thickness gauges that are available for customers to choose from. We supply these handheld devices in two different ranges; 220mm and 300mm. Both of these thickness gauges are powered by three 1.5V AAA batteries so that they can be used without an AC power supply if necessary.
These devices are certified for those ranges of measurements with steel, but can also be used to measure other materials such as aluminum. Each features an auto calibration setting so that you can change tasks easily. They are simple to operate, durable and built to last.
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