PAUT A31 Series AOD Wedges for A31 Probe Series

PAUT A31 Series AOD Wedges for A31 Probe Series

Brand: TheSonic India
Product Name: PAUT A31 Series AOD Wedges
Probe Series Compatibility: A31 Probe Series
Product Type: AOD PAUT Wedge
AOD Meaning: Axial Outer Diameter Wedge
Inspection Method: PAUT / Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing
Material: Rexolite
Application: Axial weld inspection on outer-diameter curved surfaces
Email: i@thesonic.com

Product Overview

TheSonic India PAUT A31 Series AOD Wedges are designed for phased array ultrasonic weld inspection where the probe is positioned on the outside diameter of a curved component and scanning is performed along the axial direction. This configuration is suitable for inspection of pipe welds, vessel welds, cylindrical shells, nozzles, headers, and other OD curved inspection surfaces.

The AOD wedge geometry is selected when the wedge must match the outside curved profile of the component while supporting movement along the component length. Proper OD curvature matching helps maintain stable probe seating, consistent couplant behavior, and reliable ultrasonic transmission during PAUT inspection.

Manufactured from high-quality Rexolite material, the A31 Series AOD Wedge supports efficient ultrasonic sound transmission and dimensional stability. The wedge is 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 internal reflections, wedge noise, and signal disturbance.

Key Features

·       Designed for A31 Probe Series PAUT weld inspection applications

·       AOD configuration for axial scanning on outer-diameter curved surfaces

·       Manufactured from high-quality Rexolite material

·       Suitable for pipes, vessels, shells, nozzles, headers, and cylindrical components

·       OD curved contact profile supports stable wedge seating

·       Helps maintain controlled beam positioning during axial weld scanning

·       Supports reliable coupling and repeatable ultrasonic response

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

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

·       Suitable for manual PAUT scanning and scanner-assisted inspection

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

·       Suitable for fabrication, field inspection, shutdown maintenance, and quality control applications

Detailed Product Description

The PAUT A31 Series AOD Wedge from TheSonic India is developed for axial outer-diameter weld inspection using A31 Probe Series phased array probes. The AOD configuration is used when the wedge needs to sit on the outside surface of a curved component and support scanning along the length of the component.

Compared with a flat wedge, the AOD wedge includes an OD-matched contact profile to improve seating on curved external surfaces. This helps reduce unstable probe movement, improves couplant consistency, and supports repeatable ultrasonic response. In pipe and vessel inspection, stable wedge positioning can directly influence PAUT data quality and inspection reliability.

The Rexolite wedge body supports efficient ultrasonic energy transfer from the probe into the test material. The high-standard damping support helps manage unwanted sound paths within the wedge, reducing unnecessary echo response and improving signal clarity during inspection.

AOD Wedge Application

The AOD Wedge configuration is recommended for outer-diameter curved surfaces where the inspection direction is axial. It is commonly used when the PAUT probe and wedge are required to travel along the length of a pipe, vessel, shell, nozzle, or cylindrical component.

AOD is different from COD because AOD supports axial OD inspection, while COD supports circumferential OD inspection.

Typical Applications

·       PAUT weld inspection on axial OD curved surfaces

·       Pipe weld inspection from outside diameter

·       Vessel shell weld inspection

·       Pipeline fabrication weld inspection

·       Pressure component weld inspection

·       Nozzle and cylindrical connection inspection

·       Boiler header and round component inspection

·       Refinery, petrochemical, and power plant inspection

·       Manual phased array ultrasonic testing on curved OD surfaces

·       Scanner-assisted PAUT inspection where applicable

·       Fabrication, maintenance, shutdown, and in-service inspection

Suitable Inspection Areas

The PAUT A31 Series AOD Wedge is suitable for pipes, vessels, shells, nozzles, headers, and cylindrical components where outside-diameter curvature matching is required and the scanning direction follows the axial length of the component.

For flat surfaces, the Flat Wedge configuration is recommended. For circumferential OD inspection, COD Wedge may be selected. For inner-diameter inspection, AID or CID configurations may be required.

Technical Information

Universal Probe Compatibility

TheSonic India PAUT A31 Series AOD Wedges are designed for A31 Probe Series applications and can also be supplied to suit different phased array probe models from reputed worldwide OEM brands. Final compatibility can be confirmed based on probe dimensions, probe housing design, mounting arrangement, cable exit direction, active aperture, element configuration, OD curvature requirement, and inspection application.

Details Required for Compatibility Confirmation

·       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 outside diameter

·       Required curvature type: AOD

·       Manual or scanner-based inspection requirement

Customization Options

·       OD curvature matching based on pipe or vessel size

·       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 Vessel Fabrication

·       Heavy Engineering

·       Shipbuilding and Marine Fabrication

·       Plant Maintenance and Shutdown Inspection

·       NDT Service Companies

·       Inspection and Quality Control Laboratories

Why Choose TheSonic India PAUT A31 Series AOD Wedges?

TheSonic India PAUT A31 Series AOD Wedges are designed for dependable PAUT weld inspection on axial outer-diameter curved surfaces. The product combines Rexolite wedge material, OD curvature matching, stable axial scanning support, controlled beam positioning, and high-standard damping support for reliable inspection performance.

These wedges are suitable for customers looking for durable, accurate, and application-ready PAUT accessories with A31 Probe Series compatibility, OEM probe adaptability, and customization support.

Contact Note

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

Email: i@thesonic.com
Brand: TheSonic India