Product Overview
The immersion transducer is an ultrasonic NDT probe series for inspection setups that use water as the coupling medium. It is used as a front-end ultrasonic component in immersion tanks, mechanized inspection systems, automated testing arrangements, or water-coupled inspection fixtures.
Immersion transducers are acoustically matched for use in water and are suitable for parts with irregular geometries. Large parts can be tested using probe holders, bubblers, or water jets. Selected configurations can be supplied with spherical focus, cylindrical focus, or non-focused sound fields.
Key Features
- Immersion ultrasonic transducer structure for water-coupled NDT inspection.
- Acoustically matched for use in water.
- Suitable for parts with irregular geometries.
- Used in mechanized or automated testing setups.
- Large parts can be inspected using probe holders, bubblers, or water jets.
- Focused and non-focused configurations are available depending on inspection setup.
- Spherical focus forms a point or spot, while cylindrical focus forms a line.
- Available model families include Z..N, Z..K, Z..M, H..N, H..K, H..M, L..N, L..K, L..M, IPS, and IR.
- Custom configurations are available on request.
Applications
This immersion transducer is suitable for ultrasonic NDT inspection where water coupling is used. It can support inspection of irregular geometries and may be used in mechanized or automated testing arrangements.
Depending on selected configuration, immersion transducers may be used for small to mid-size objects, thickness measurement, and inspection setups requiring focused sound fields. Large part inspection can be supported with probe holders, bubblers, or water jets.
Focused and Non-Focused Options
This immersion transducer series can be selected with focused or non-focused configurations. A spherical focus forms a point or spot, while a cylindrical focus forms a line. Non-focused configurations are used when the inspection setup does not require beam focusing.
- Spherical focus: Forms a point or spot focus for sound field concentration at a specified focal length.
- Cylindrical focus: Forms a line focus for inspection setups that require line-shaped sound concentration.
- Non-focused option: Used when a focused sound field is not required.
- Focal length: Focused configurations require focal length selection.
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Immersion ultrasonic transducer |
| Inspection Method | Immersion ultrasonic inspection |
| Coupling Medium | Water |
| Model Families | Z..N, Z..K, Z..M, H..N, H..K, H..M, L..N, L..K, L..M, IPS, and IR |
| Element Diameter Options | 5 mm, 6 mm, 10 mm, 13 mm, and 20 mm depending on model family |
| Frequency Options | 1 MHz, 2 MHz, 2.25 MHz, 4 MHz, 5 MHz, 10 MHz, and 15 MHz depending on model family |
| Focus Options | Spherical focus, cylindrical focus, and non-focused options depending on configuration |
| Focal Length | Required for focused configurations |
| Cable / Accessory Notes | BNC cable and waterproof cable options depending on configuration |
| Custom Configuration | Available on request |
Product Structure
- Water-coupled design: The transducer is used in immersion inspection where water provides acoustic coupling between the probe and the test object.
- Focused or non-focused acoustic field: Selected configurations can be supplied with spherical focus, cylindrical focus, or non-focused structure.
- Element size options: Available configurations include different element diameters for different inspection setups.
- Inspection handling options: Immersion setups may use probe holders, bubblers, or water jets for large parts or controlled coupling.
Integration Notes
This immersion transducer should be selected according to frequency, element diameter, focus type, focal length, inspection geometry, and equipment interface. It requires compatible ultrasonic inspection equipment and an immersion or water-coupled inspection setup.