PAUT A15 Series AID Wedges for A15 Probe Series

PAUT A15 Series AID Wedges for A15 Probe Series

Brand: TheSonic India
Product Name: PAUT A15 Series AID Wedges
Probe Series Compatibility: A15 Probe Series
Product Type: AID PAUT Wedge
AID Meaning: Axial Inner Diameter Wedge
Inspection Method: PAUT / Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing
Material: Rexolite
Application: Axial weld inspection on inner-diameter curved surfaces and accessible small-bore pipe internal surfaces
Email: i@thesonic.com

Product Overview

TheSonic India PAUT A15 Series AID Wedges are specially designed for A15 Probe Series phased array ultrasonic testing applications where compact wedge geometry and inner-diameter curvature matching are required. The AID configuration is used when the inspection contact surface is located on the inside diameter of a curved component and the scanning direction follows the axial length of the pipe, tube, nozzle, vessel, or cylindrical part.

The A15 Series is suitable for small-bore pipe inspection, compact component inspection, restricted internal access areas, and applications where a smaller phased array wedge profile is required. The AID curved contact design helps the wedge sit properly on the concave internal surface, supporting better coupling stability and improved probe control during axial ID weld inspection.

Manufactured from high-quality Rexolite material, the A15 Series AID Wedge supports efficient ultrasonic sound transmission, dimensional stability, and dependable acoustic behavior during PAUT inspection. The wedge is also supported with high-quality, high-standard damping material designed with a zero-tolerance approach toward unwanted ultrasonic sound acceptance. This damping support helps absorb, control, and divert unwanted ultrasonic energy, reducing unnecessary internal reflections, wedge noise, and signal disturbance during inspection.

Key Features

·       Designed for A15 Probe Series PAUT weld inspection applications

·       Compact AID wedge design for axial ID curved surface inspection

·       Manufactured from high-quality Rexolite material

·       Suitable for accessible small-bore pipe, tube, nozzle, and internal cylindrical surface inspection

·       ID curved contact profile supports better seating on concave internal surfaces

·       Helps maintain stable probe alignment during axial inner-diameter weld inspection

·       Supports controlled ultrasonic beam entry and reliable sound transmission

·       High-quality damping material to absorb, control, and divert unwanted ultrasonic energy

·       Helps reduce unwanted internal reflections, wedge noise, and signal disturbance

·       Suitable for restricted internal access applications where the probe and wedge can be positioned safely

·       Suitable for manual PAUT scanning and scanner-assisted inspection where applicable

·       Can be supplied for different OEM and international PAUT probe models, subject to dimensional confirmation

·       Suitable for industrial NDT, fabrication, maintenance, shutdown, and quality control applications

Detailed Product Description

The PAUT A15 Series AID Wedge from TheSonic India is developed for phased array ultrasonic weld inspection on axial inner-diameter curved surfaces. This wedge is selected when the PAUT probe must be placed on the internal surface of a pipe, tube, nozzle, vessel, or compact cylindrical component and moved along the axial direction of the component.

Unlike Flat, AOD, or COD wedge configurations, the AID wedge is designed to match the inner curved surface of the component. The concave contact requirement makes wedge geometry very important because poor seating on the internal surface can affect coupling quality, beam entry, and inspection repeatability. The A15 AID Wedge is designed to support stable internal surface contact, smoother axial scanning, and reliable ultrasonic response during ID weld inspection.

The compact A15 wedge design is useful for inspection locations where internal access is limited and a smaller wedge profile is preferred. It is suitable for accessible internal weld areas, small-bore pipe internal surfaces, pipe spool inspection, nozzle regions, compact cylindrical parts, and special inspection applications where internal axial scanning is required.

The Rexolite wedge body supports effective ultrasonic energy transfer from the phased array probe into the inspected material. To improve signal quality, the wedge includes high-standard damping support designed to control unwanted ultrasonic sound paths. This helps reduce unnecessary internal echo response and supports cleaner, more reliable PAUT inspection data.

AID Wedge Application

The AID Wedge configuration is recommended for inner-diameter curved surfaces where the inspection requirement is axial. It is commonly used when the wedge needs to sit on the inside surface of a pipe, tube, nozzle, or compact cylindrical component and support scanning along the length of the component.

This configuration is different from Flat, AOD, COD, and CID wedge types. AID is selected when the inspection contact surface is on the inner diameter and the wedge orientation or scanning requirement follows the axial direction of the component.

Typical Applications

·       PAUT weld inspection on axial ID curved surfaces

·       Small-bore pipe internal weld inspection where access permits

·       Inner-diameter inspection of tubes, nozzles, and compact cylindrical parts

·       Pipe spool internal surface inspection

·       Process piping internal weld inspection where accessible

·       Nozzle and compact component inspection where AID geometry is required

·       Internal surface inspection of fabrication welds

·       Restricted-access internal PAUT inspection

·       Refinery, petrochemical, and power plant inspection applications

·       Maintenance and shutdown inspection of accessible internal curved surfaces

·       Manual phased array ultrasonic testing from ID curved surfaces

·       Scanner-assisted PAUT inspection where suitable access and fixture arrangement are available

·       Industrial quality control and in-service inspection applications

Suitable Inspection Areas

The PAUT A15 Series AID Wedge is suitable for accessible inner-diameter surfaces of small-bore pipes, tubes, nozzles, pipe spools, compact vessels, and cylindrical components. It is useful where the inspection surface requires ID curvature matching and the scanning direction follows the axial length of the component.

For flat surfaces, the Flat Wedge configuration is recommended. For axial OD inspection, AOD wedge configuration may be selected. For circumferential OD inspection, COD wedge configuration may be selected. For circumferential ID inspection, CID wedge configuration may be required depending on inspection direction and access condition.

Technical Information

Universal Probe Compatibility

TheSonic India PAUT A15 Series AID Wedges are designed for A15 Probe Series applications and can also be supplied to suit different phased array probe models from reputed worldwide OEM brands. Compatibility can be confirmed based on probe dimensions, probe housing design, mounting arrangement, cable exit direction, active aperture, element configuration, ID curvature requirement, and inspection application.

These wedges can be manufactured or customized for different PAUT inspection systems and probe brands, subject to technical review and dimensional confirmation.

Probe and Component Details Required for Compatibility Confirmation

To select or manufacture the correct A15 Series AID Wedge, the following details may be required:

·       Probe brand and model number

·       Probe series and probe drawing

·       Number of elements

·       Element pitch

·       Active aperture size

·       Probe housing dimensions

·       Mounting hole position

·       Cable exit direction

·       Required refracted angle

·       Inspection material

·       Component inside diameter

·       Required curvature type: AID

·       Internal access condition

·       Manual or scanner-based inspection requirement

Customization Options

TheSonic India can support standard and customized PAUT A15 Series AID Wedges based on customer inspection requirements. Customization may include:

·       Inner-diameter curvature matching based on pipe, tube, or nozzle ID

·       Probe fitting arrangement

·       Wedge angle selection

·       Wedge footprint and height

·       Mounting hole arrangement

·       Scanner interface requirement

·       Irrigation or couplant feed option

·       Wear-resistant contact surface option

·       Engraved part number or identification marking

·       Application-specific wedge design

·       OEM probe compatibility modification

Recommended Industries

·       Oil & Gas

·       Petrochemical Plants

·       Refineries

·       Power Plants

·       Pipeline and Process Piping Fabrication

·       Boiler and Pressure Component Fabrication

·       Heavy Engineering

·       Compact Component Fabrication

·       Shipbuilding and Marine Fabrication

·       Plant Maintenance and Shutdown Inspection

·       NDT Service Companies

·       Inspection and Quality Control Laboratories

Why Choose TheSonic India PAUT A15 Series AID Wedges?

TheSonic India PAUT A15 Series AID Wedges are designed for reliable phased array ultrasonic weld inspection on compact inner-diameter curved surfaces. The product combines Rexolite wedge material, compact AID curvature matching, stable internal surface contact, controlled beam positioning, and high-standard damping support to deliver dependable inspection performance.

These wedges are suitable for customers looking for accurate, durable, compact, and application-ready PAUT weld inspection accessories with A15 Probe Series compatibility, OEM probe adaptability, and customization support.

Contact Note

For technical details, probe compatibility confirmation, ID curvature selection, product customization, commercial quotation, or bulk supply requirements, please contact TheSonic India.

Email: i@thesonic.com
Brand: TheSonic India