PAUT PWZ1 Series AID Wedges for PWZ1 Probe Series

PAUT PWZ1 Series AID Wedges for PWZ1 Probe Series

Brand: TheSonic India
Product Name: PAUT PWZ1 Series AID Wedges
Probe Series Compatibility: PWZ1 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 PWZ1 Series AID Wedges are designed for phased array ultrasonic testing applications where inspection is performed from the inside diameter of a curved component and the scanning direction follows the axial length. This wedge configuration is suitable for accessible internal surfaces of pipes, vessels, shells, nozzles, headers, and cylindrical components.

Inner-diameter PAUT inspection requires suitable wedge geometry because the contact surface is concave. The AID wedge configuration helps the wedge sit securely on the internal curved surface, supporting reliable coupling, stable probe alignment, and controlled ultrasonic beam entry during axial scanning.

Manufactured from high-quality Rexolite material, the PWZ1 Series AID Wedge supports efficient ultrasonic sound transmission and dependable acoustic performance. The wedge is supported with high-quality, high-standard damping material designed to reduce unwanted ultrasonic sound acceptance, internal reflections, wedge noise, and signal disturbance.

Working Principle / Technology Overview

The AID wedge supports axial inspection from the inner diameter side of a curved component. The wedge contact profile is designed for a concave ID surface while the inspection direction follows the length of the pipe, vessel, shell, or cylindrical component.

This configuration helps maintain correct probe seating and stable water or couplant contact on internal curved surfaces. Correct AID geometry is important for reliable beam entry, consistent signal response, and repeatable PAUT inspection data from the internal side.

Key Features

·       Designed for PWZ1 Probe Series PAUT weld inspection applications

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

·       Manufactured from high-quality Rexolite material

·       ID curved contact profile supports improved seating on concave surfaces

·       Helps maintain stable probe alignment during axial ID weld inspection

·       Supports controlled ultrasonic beam entry and reliable sound transmission

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

·       Suitable for accessible internal surfaces of pipes, vessels, shells, nozzles, and cylindrical components

·       Suitable for manual and scanner-assisted PAUT inspection where internal access permits

·       Customizable based on ID curvature, probe model, wedge angle, and inspection requirement

Detailed Product Description

The PAUT PWZ1 Series AID Wedge from TheSonic India is developed for axial inner-diameter PAUT weld inspection. It is selected when the probe and wedge must be positioned on the inside surface of a curved component and moved along the axial direction.

Unlike AOD and COD wedge types that are designed for outside-diameter surfaces, the AID wedge is designed for internal curved surfaces. The AID contact profile helps match the concave inner-diameter surface, allowing the wedge to maintain better seating and more stable coupling during inspection.

The Rexolite wedge body supports effective ultrasonic sound transfer into the test component. The damping support helps control unnecessary ultrasonic sound energy inside the wedge, reducing internal echo disturbance and improving signal quality during PAUT inspection.

AID Wedge Application

The AID Wedge configuration is recommended for inner-diameter curved surfaces where the inspection requirement is axial. AID is different from CID because AID supports axial ID inspection, while CID supports circumferential ID inspection.

Typical Applications

·       PAUT weld inspection on axial ID curved surfaces

·       Internal pipe weld inspection where access permits

·       Vessel and shell internal weld inspection

·       Pipe spool internal surface inspection

·       Nozzle and cylindrical component inspection

·       Internal surface inspection of pressure components

·       Refinery and petrochemical inspection applications

·       Power plant and boiler component inspection

·       Shutdown maintenance inspection of accessible ID surfaces

·       Scanner-assisted PAUT inspection where suitable access is available

·       Fabrication and in-service inspection support

Technical Information

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 inside diameter

·       Internal access condition

·       Required curvature type: AID

·       Manual or scanner-based inspection requirement

Inventory / Quotation Short Description

PAUT PWZ1 Series AID Wedge for PWZ1 Probe Series, Rexolite material, suitable for axial ID curved surface phased array ultrasonic weld inspection with high-quality damping support. ID curvature, size, angle, mounting, and compatibility shall be as per final technical configuration.

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