Krautkramer Probe Catalog

1 Ultrasonic TransducersFor Nondestructive TestingVisit us at us at 2001 EditionApril 2001 EditionGeneral InformationKrautkramer The World LeaderKrautkramer is the world s largest designer, manufacturer, and marketer of high technologyinstruments and transducers for ultrasonic nondestructive testing (UT). Our products include flawdetectors, thickness gauges, hardness testers, inspection systems, UT software, ultrasonictransducers, and eddy current instruments and probes. Krautkramer is a division of Emerson Electricand has worldwide manufacturing and product support bases. Our main manufacturing centers are inLewistown, Pennsylvania, USA, and Cologne, Germany. We also have direct facilities in Japan, UnitedKingdom, France, and Italy, as well as worldwide representatives. All of our direct facilities and manyof our representative facilities have full service capabilities. A full list of worldwide representatives isavailable from Krautkramer or on the Internet at Transducers for Every ApplicationKrautkramer offers over 4000 standard and special ultrasonic transducers and accessories forvirtually every application.

2 This Catalog describes our extensive range of standard transducers andrelated accessories. For applications that require a non-standard product, we proudly offer the mostcomprehensive special Probe and applications services available anywhere. Refer to the SpecialProbes and Applications section of this Catalog for more DeliveryBecause we know that fast delivery is a must for most of our customers, we stock over 500 of thecommonly used products in this Catalog . If your first choice is not available from stock, a productspecialist can often recommend a suitable substitute. When not available from stock, most standardproducts in this Catalog can be shipped in less than two weeks. As a certified Class A MRPII manufacturer, Krautkramer employs state-of-the-art control systems and manufacturing methods toassure timely delivery of a reliable Best Quality and ServiceOur quality program is certified to the international quality standardISO-9001. This enables Krautkramer to quickly serve the marketplacewith products of exceptional quality and value.

3 Krautkramer scommitment to providing the very best customer service is evidencedby ongoing investments in manufacturing technology and productivityenhancing capital ProductsNumerous products are included in this Catalog for the first time. Below are a few of the most important ones: Look for new Benchmark series probes throughout the Catalog . Made with proprietaryBENCHMARK COMPOSITE active elements, they offer incredible penetration and excellentresolution. Refer to the Transducer Performance section of the Catalog for more information. Use new XLC Extended Life Contact probes for long service life in the most abusive applications. Try the new K-PEN 20 MHz pencil type Probe on parts with sharp curves or limited access. Use the HT400A high temperature Probe to test materials at temperatures to 1000 F. Save time and money with FASTTM probes, designed for high speed, manual weld of ContentsHow to Order ..1 Transducer PerformanceAlpha series 2 Benchmark series 2 Gamma series 2 Frequency Color 2 Contact TransducersRHP Style 3 XLC Style Extended 3F Style 4 Delay Line Contact TransducersDFR Style Removable 4K-PEN Pencil Type 5 ZIP 5 Protective Face Contact TransducersPFCR/PFCS Combination 6 PMCR/PMCS Membrane 7 PWCCR/PWCCS 8 Angle Beam TransducersSWS/AWS Styles, 9 SWS/AWS Styles, 10 Miniature Angle Beam TransducersMSW-QC Quick Change, 11 MSW-QC, Alpha & 12 MSWS Style (Captive Screws).

4 13 ABFP Style (Potted Wedge).. 14 SMSWS Style (Subminiature).. 14 Fingertip Dual Element TransducersADP Style (Potted Cable).. 15RC Dual Style (Replaceable Cable) . 15 FDU Style (Replaceable Cable).. 15 High Temperature Dual Element TransducersHT400A (to 1000 F).. 15 KBA560V (to 750 F).. 15 Standard Dual Element TransducersDU Style (Replaceable Delay).. 16DU-F Style, Benchmark 16 FASTTM 16 Immersion TransducersISS/IS 17 IPS/IR 18 Velocity System 19 Near Field and Focusing Information . 19 Thickness Gauging TransducersPrecision 20 Dual Element Corrosion Gauging .. 21 Special Probes and Applications LaboratorySpecial Probes & 22 Phased Array 23 Inquiry 24 AccessoriesCables/Adaptors/Search 26 Test 27 Transducer Certification ..29 Tables and Formulas ..30 Transducer Kits ..Inside Back CoverHow To Order Order by Product Code: Tables on each page give Product Codes by frequency, size, and style. Phone: (717) 242-0327. Ask for the Sales Department.

5 After hours, use our voice mail system. Fax: (717) 242-2606 Mail: Sales Department, Krautkramer , 50 Industrial Park Road, Lewistown, PA 17044 Contact your local Sales Representative: See our site on the web at or callour Sales Department If you need assistance: Call (717) 242-0327 and ask for a Transducer Product Specialist. VISA and MasterCard accepted in North America when you order through our Lewistown, PA PerformanceKrautkramer offers three series of transducers: Alpha, Gamma, and new Benchmark. To determinewhich of these series is best for your application, please read the technical information on this you need assistance, contact one of our Transducer Product Specialists (717-242-0327) or your localsales representative. Real time waveform and frequency certification is included with every transducerat no charge (refer to the Technical Information section for details).)zHM( series Features Recommended for applications where resolution is the primary consideration.

6 Suitable for applications such as thickness measurement and near-surfaceflaw detection. Very short pulse mechanically damped to the limit of current technology. Gain is usually lower than that of the Gamma and Benchmark series . Broadband typical 6 dB bandwidths range from 50% to 100%. Typical Alpha waveforms (right) exhibit one to two full ring cycles, dependingon frequency, size and other series Features Proprietary BENCHMARK COMPOSITE (piezocomposite) active elements. Penetration in attenuative materials is far superior to conventional transducers. High signal to noise on coarse grain metals, fiber reinforced composites, et al. Short pulse resolution usually superior to Gamma series . Gain is usually higher than that of the Gamma and Alpha series . Very broadband typical 6 dB bandwidths range from 60% to 120%. Low acoustic impedance element improves performance of angle beam,delay line, and immersion probes excellent match to plastic and series Features General purpose transducers, recommended for the majority of applications.

7 Medium pulse, medium damping best combination of gain and resolution Matching electrical network ensures maximum gain and optimum waveformfor general use. Medium bandwidth typical 6 dB bandwidths range from 30% to 50%. Typical Gamma waveform exhibits three to four full ring cycles, depending onfrequency, size and other Color CodingFor easy identification of frequency, most Krautkramer transducers are color coded as follows:3 Contact TransducersSingle Element Contact Transducers are longitudinal wave transducers designed for general purposemanual ultrasonic inspection where test materials are relatively flat and smooth. Contact transducersprovide high sensitivity for better penetration and are ruggedly constructed for extended service lifeunder the roughest testing Contact Transducers RHP and XLC StylesRHP and XLC Style ContactsStandard Contact Transducers are designed for abusive scrubbing applications. Gamma series are for applications where sensitivity andpenetration are essential.

8 Alpha series have maximum bandwidth foraxial resolution. RHP style probes feature ceramicwearplates for the best combination of acoustic matchingand durability and stainless steel housings to resistcorrosion. New XLC (Extended Life Contact) style probeshave special, high durability wearplates for the mostabusive applications. Both styles feature an improvedcomfort grip and color band for frequency models have right angle mounted BNC connectorsand the CS models have top-mounted BNC )zHM(eziS).ni( '6610-COMEL' )zHM(eziS).ni( '6610-COMEL' TransducersSingle Element Contact Transducers are longitudinal wave transducersdesigned for general purpose manual ultrasonic inspection where testmaterials are relatively flat and smooth. Contact transducers providehigh sensitivity for better penetration and are ruggedly constructedfor extended service life under the roughest testing Style ContactF Style Contact transducers are small diameter fingertip probeswith a right angle mounted Microdot connector.

9 Gamma Seriesare recommended for applications where high sensitivityand penetration are essential. Alpha series are designedfor optimum damping and resolution. Benchmark series ,with Benchmark Composite elements, are best forpunching through highly attenuative )zHM(eziS).ni( )zHM(eziS).ni( '6210-COMEL' '6210-COMEL' Contact Transducers F StyleDFR Style Removable Delay Line ContactDFR Style Removable Delay Line Fingertip Transducers are specificallydesigned for thickness gauging and flaw detection of thin frequency and critical damping results in a high performancetransducer, which exhibits excellent resolution capability. All DFR StyleTransducers have right angle mounted Microdot )zHM(eziS).ni(SEDOCTCUDORP ahplAseireSeniLyaleDgL" " '6210-COMEL'6220-CeniLyaleDtnalpuoC047-D XgnirpSdedaoLEEV kcolB* Delay Line DFR Style*H-007 fits .125 and .25 units only with exception of Mini TransducersSingle Element Contact Transducers are longitudinal wave transducers designed for general purposemanual ultrasonic inspection where test materials are relatively flat and smooth.

10 Contact transducersprovide high sensitivity for better penetration and are ruggedly constructed for extended service lifeunder the roughest testing Replaceable Delay Line Pencil ProbeK-PEN's are high resolution pencil type probes. They aredesigned for applications requiring an extremely smallcontact area, such as tightly curved surfaces of turbineblades or remaining wall thickness measurements from apit bottom. They can be used with most flaw detectors,precision thickness gauges, and general pulser / receiverunits. Probes come with interchangeable delay tips that aretapered to a .065" and .090" contact delays are available in packs of 10. Thestraight model fetures a removable handle, which alsoallows it to be used as a fingertip Probe . All models haveMicrodot )zHM(SEDOCTCUDORP thgiartSNEP-K 54 NEP-KelgnAthgiRNEP-KyaleDpiT" " ' Probes for Testing Composite and OtherAttenuative PlasticsZero Interface (ZIP) Probes are highly damped, lowfrequency delay line transducers designed for compositeinspection.