PAUT A32 Series AID Wedges for A32 Probe Series

PAUT A32 Series AID Wedges for A32 Probe Series

Brand: TheSonic India
Product Name: PAUT A32 Series AID Wedges
Probe Series Compatibility: A32 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
Email: i@thesonic.com

Product Overview

TheSonic India PAUT A32 Series AID Wedges are specially designed for A32 Probe Series phased array ultrasonic testing applications where the inspection contact surface is on the inner diameter of a curved component. The AID wedge configuration is suitable for axial inner-diameter inspection, where the wedge must match the internal curved surface and support scanning along the length of a pipe, vessel, shell, nozzle, or cylindrical component.

In phased array ultrasonic weld inspection, inner-diameter applications require special wedge geometry because the contact surface is different from standard flat or outer-diameter inspection. The AID wedge is designed to improve seating on ID curved surfaces, support controlled sound entry, and help maintain stable probe positioning during axial inspection from the internal side of the component.

Manufactured from high-quality Rexolite material, the A32 Series AID Wedge provides reliable ultrasonic transmission, dimensional stability, and dependable acoustic behavior for advanced NDT applications. 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 A32 Probe Series PAUT weld inspection applications

·       AID configuration for axial scanning on inner-diameter curved surfaces

·       Manufactured from high-quality Rexolite material

·       Suitable for phased array ultrasonic testing of internal pipe, vessel, shell, and cylindrical surfaces

·       ID curved contact profile supports improved coupling on internal surfaces

·       Helps maintain stable probe alignment during axial ID weld inspection

·       Supports controlled beam positioning and reliable ultrasonic 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 manual PAUT scanning and scanner-assisted inspection where access permits

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

·       Suitable for fabrication, maintenance, shutdown, in-service inspection, and industrial quality control applications

Detailed Product Description

The PAUT A32 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 inspection must be performed from the internal side of a curved component and the scanning direction follows the axial length of the pipe, vessel, shell, or cylindrical body.

Unlike Flat, AOD, or COD wedge configurations, the AID wedge is designed to support contact on the concave inner surface of the component. This internal curvature requirement makes correct wedge design important for maintaining stable coupling, proper beam entry, and repeatable inspection performance. The AID geometry helps the wedge sit more securely on the inner-diameter surface and supports smoother probe movement during axial scanning.

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

The A32 Series AID Wedge is suitable for inspection companies, pressure vessel manufacturers, pipeline and process piping fabricators, refinery maintenance teams, power plant inspection teams, EPC contractors, NDT laboratories, and quality control departments requiring reliable PAUT accessories for internal curved surface weld inspection.

AID Wedge Application

The AID Wedge configuration is recommended for inner-diameter curved surfaces where the inspection requirement is axial. It is mainly used when the PAUT probe and wedge must be positioned on the internal curved surface and moved along the length of the component.

This configuration is different from AOD, COD, CID, and Flat 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

·       Inner-diameter inspection of pipes, vessels, shells, and cylindrical components

·       Axial scanning from internal pipe or vessel surfaces

·       Pressure vessel internal weld inspection

·       Pipe spool and process piping internal surface inspection where access permits

·       Nozzle, shell, and cylindrical component inspection where AID geometry is required

·       Internal surface inspection of fabrication and pressure components

·       Refinery, petrochemical, and power plant inspection applications

·       Maintenance and shutdown inspection of accessible internal curved surfaces

·       Manual phased array ultrasonic testing on 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 A32 Series AID Wedge is suitable for components where the inspection contact surface is located on the inner diameter and the wedge requires axial ID curvature matching. It is commonly used for accessible internal surfaces of pipes, vessels, shells, cylindrical bodies, nozzles, and similar curved components.

For flat surfaces, the Flat Wedge configuration is recommended. For outside-diameter axial inspection, the AOD wedge configuration may be selected. For outside-diameter circumferential inspection, COD may be selected. For circumferential inner-diameter inspection, CID wedge configuration may be required depending on the inspection direction and component geometry.

Technical Information

Universal Probe Compatibility

TheSonic India PAUT A32 Series AID Wedges are designed for A32 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 A32 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 A32 Series AID Wedges based on customer inspection requirements. Customization may include:

·       Inner-diameter curvature matching based on pipe or vessel 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

·       Boiler and Pressure Vessel Fabrication

·       Pipeline and Process Piping 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 A32 Series AID Wedges?

TheSonic India PAUT A32 Series AID Wedges are designed for reliable phased array ultrasonic weld inspection on axial inner-diameter curved surfaces. The product combines Rexolite wedge material, ID 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, and application-ready PAUT weld inspection accessories with A32 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