EchoMix Single is a unique one-part powder ultrasonic testing couplant that easily mixes in cold water in 5 minutes. It is less expensive to ship than pre-mixed couplants, and it includes a special component to ensure uniform mixing. Here’s more on what makes EchoMix Single stand out: Its simple mixing process reduces errors. EchoMix Single […]
Powder Couplant
Solving issues with wedge and part coupling failure in phased array inspections
During phased array testing, element dropout can be a problem. Common causes include dead elements in the transducer or a failure of the wedge-to-transducer or wedge-to-inspection-part coupling. Let’s look at each of these coupling failures in detail before offering some solutions for each of these PA testing issues. Wedge-to-transducer coupling failure is often partial and […]
New Fluids for NDT can eliminate fire, smoke and residue
Echo Ultrasonics has recently become the exclusive distributor of SpectrumGlide AUT-NDT Fluid Couplant in the U.S. and Canada. SpectrumGlide, developed by Eclipse Scientific, has a viscosity formulated to reduce runoff and provide longer dwell time at temperatures from -50° F to 730° F (-45° C to 387° C). The addition of SpectrumGlide gives Echo Ultrasonics […]
New Couplants Introduced at ASNT
Ask us about our four new couplants at booth 205 at the ASNT Annual Convention in Salt Lake City, UT. EchoTherm and EchoTherm Extreme are the first high temperature ultrasonic couplants with an auto-ignition temperature above 1300°F. EchoPure is ideal for very cold and very warm inspections and is a water-free yet water-soluble couplant. EchoMix […]
Tips on Optimizing EchoMix® Powder Couplant
EchoMix® Powder Couplant is ideal for remote inspections, environmental sensitive areas, and inspections that require long distance shipping. Water straight from the tap is cold and saturated with air which, if used immediately to prepare EchoMix will produce many small air bubbles in the gel which can last from 24 hours to three days. Conversely, […]
