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Olympus is proud to present

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the next generation of dedicated

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phased array probes and wedges

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for weld inspection using
the Omniscan® SX.

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The new probe and wedge designs

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offer many improvements

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over the previous generation.

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two housings and three configurations
are possible.

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a 32-element A31 probe

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and 32- and 64- element versions

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of the A32 probe.

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The new IHC wedges are made

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entirely out of Rexolite®.

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When compared with previous

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aluminum-ring wedges, they are:

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Lighter for greater stability
on scanners,

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More ergonomic during manual scanning

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and more efficient when providing

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irrigation for optimal coupling.

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All wedges feature mounting holes

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for the Mini-Wheel™ encoder.

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The cable exit is designed
for easy integration

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of the probes with Olympus scanners.

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There is a new wear protection system

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that consists of two metal strips

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delivering reliable wear protection

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and consistent data acquisition.

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These probes and wedges also have

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an improved signal-to-noise ratio.

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The sound path is shorter
for better sound transmission,

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and there are multiple
design improvements

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to the probe and wedge
for optimized acoustics

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and reduced adverse echoes.

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A line of high-temperature wedges

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compliment the A31

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and A32 weld series probes.

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These wedges are made of Ultem™ resin

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and can withstand temperatures
up to 150 °C

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or 300 °F

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These wedges are available in

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the standard 0° delay line

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and 55° for shear wave inspection.

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The wedges are capable of

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manual-encoded inspection
using the Mini-Wheel encoder.

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The wedge comes
with a protective sleeve

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to protect the rubber probe cable

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in case of accidental contact
with the hot part.

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This high-temperature solution

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is designed to be used with an

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ON and OFF duty cycle.

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Software improvements also

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help speed up weld inspection.

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MXU software adds the compound scan

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as an additional selection

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within the OmniScan Setup wizard

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making it is just as easy
to set up as a sectorial scan.

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The compound scan is an improved

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focal law strategy to increase
the volumetric coverage

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of welds and other applications

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while reducing the number
of required groups

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and scans during inspections.

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The HST-Lite scanner

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is the perfect choice
for cost-effective,

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one-channel TOFD inspections

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when signal quality is important.

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The combination of magnetic wheels

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and spring-loaded probe holders

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offer the stability
required to perform

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high-quality, one-line inspections.

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The scanner can be operated

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using only one hand and will attach

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to ferromagnetic surfaces

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even when in an upside-down position.

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The HST-Lite scanner,

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when purchased as a kit,

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comes standard with
stainless steel TOFD wedges.

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Stainless steel wedges offer
several advantages, including:

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Better wear resistance

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Better coupling

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A shorter approach

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and more ruggedness
for a longer life.

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Designed specifically for use
with the COBRA® scanner,

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an additional line of TOFD wedges

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are available for
low profile inspections.

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These wedges can be fitted
with 3 mm element diameter

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ST1 probes to inspect
1-inch to 4.5-inch pipes.

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These wedges are available

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in various longitudinal
refracted angles.

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They can be ordered
for specific diameters,

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or customers can purchase a kit

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covering the complete diameter range.

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For more information on weld
solutions with the Omniscan SX

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contact your local
Olympus representative,

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or visit our website.