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Low To Intermediate Temperature Couplant

Supersonix Couplant | Advantage NDT Supplies Ltd.

Intermediate Temperature NDT Couplant

SuperSonix

Intermediate Temperature NDT Couplant

The best water-based high-performance couplant with a broad operating range and slow evaporation rate.

Looking for a slower evaporation rate, try EchoPure.

Operating Range -10° to 220°F (-23° to 104°C)
Viscosity Medium flowable gel
Halogens and Sulfur Less than 50 ppm
pH 8.0 nominal at 20°C

Compliance: ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (T-533), ASTM F519, NAVSHIPS 250-1500,Nuclear grade (less than 50 ppm Halogens & Sulfur)

EchoPure  Couplant| Advantage NDT Supplies Ltd.

EchoPure

Intermediate Temperature NDT Couplant

EchoPure is the couplant of choice for Phased Array UT Inspection (PAUT). EchoPure improves defect reproducibility by eliminating dry spots under the wedge and the resulting noise and artifacts.

The most universal water-soluble | water-free UT couplant and the couplant of choice for Phased Array Manual UT inspection. Very Slow drying and ideal for cold and elevated temperature inspections.

EchoPure is an ideal couplant for very cold inspection (liquid gas piping and refrigerant lines) and will not frost or attenuate at temperatures as low as -60°F.

Operating Range -60°F to 350°F (-51°C to 176°C)
Viscosity Low- fluid
Medium -fluid
High-stiff gel like fluid
Auto Ignition Temperature 700°F / 371°C
Corrosion Characteristics Meets ASTM F519
Very good
Halogens and Sulfur Less than 50 ppm

Compliance: ASTM F519, FAA-AC # 25-29 (glycerin-free), NAVSHIPS 250-1500, Nuclear grade (less than 50 ppm Halogens & Sulfur), P91 Steel Inspection – meets requirement for a water-free couplant, SME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (T-533)

Ultrasonix Couplant | Advantage NDT Supplies Ltd.

Ultrasonix

Intermediate Temperature NDT Couplant

Meets FAA Advisory Circular AC 25-29 which states: Procedures need to ensure glycerin is not used on aluminum materials, as it may cause corrosion.

UltraSoniX is a high-performance couplant, available in two viscosities: High viscosity couplant remains in place on vertical and overhead surfaces. Medium viscosity for spreading.

No glycerin is required for carbon fibre composites.

Operating Range 10°F to 220°F (-12°C to 104.4°C)
Viscosity Medium (standard) ~60,000 cps, flowable gel
High ~ 165,000 cps, stiff gel
Halogens and Sulfur Less than 50 ppm
pH 8.0 nominal at 20°C

Compliance: ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (T-533), ASTM F519, Conforms to FAA Circular Advisory AC No: 25-29, NAVSHIPS 250 – 1500, Nuclear grade (less than 50 ppm Halogens & Sulfur)

Echo Track Couplant | Advantage NDT Supplies Ltd.

Echo Track

Intermediate Temperature NDT Couplant

Easier removal with water wash, not film-forming.

Removal: Wipe with wet or dry paper, cloth rag or water wash.

The lowest price, high-performance gel ultrasonic couplant. Available in high and medium viscosity with improved resistance to corrosion salts.

Safety / Environment and operator friendly – no formaldehydes, nitrates, nitrites or glycol ethers.

 

Operating Range 18°F to 180°F (-8°C to 82°C)
Viscosity Standard (medium: flowable gel)
High (stiff gel, stays in place)
Halogens and Sulfur Less than 50 ppm
pH 8.0 nominal at 20°C

Compliance: ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (T-533), FAA AC #25-29 (Glycerin-free), NAVSHIPS 250-1500, Nuclear grade (less than 50 ppm Halogen & Sulfur)

Sonix Couplant | Advantage NDT Supplies Lt.

Sonix

Intermediate Temperature NDT Couplant

Slow drying for an extended inspection time.

Completely salt stable; will not thin with corrosion, marine environment, or highway infrastructure subjected to de-icing salts.

The best choice for a low cost general purpose ultrasonic couplant with a strong film strength that is slow drying.

Good ferrous corrosion inhibition; compatible with most metals, plastics, and composites.

Safety: environmentally benign.

Environment and operator-friendly – no formaldehyde, nitrates, or nitrites.

 

Operating Range 18°F to 120°F (-8°C to 50°C) for most flaw detection and thickness gaging applications.
Viscosity Medium: 40,000 cps LVT Spindle 4 @ 6 rpm
Halogens and Sulfur Less than 50 ppm
pH 8.0 nominal at 20°C

Compliance: ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (T-533), ASTM F519, FAA AC #25-29 (Glycerin-free), NAVSHIPS 250-1500

Glycerin Couplant | Advantage NDT Supplies Ltd.

Glycerin Couplant

Intermediate Temperature NDT Couplant

GE approved for GFM56-7B engine fan blade inspection (GLY-16 lot 205

Can be used as a general purpose couplant, and is especially suited for rough surfaces and highly attenuating materials.

 

Operating Range 65° to 500°F 18° to 260°C
Viscosity Low viscosity fluid
Halogens and Sulfur Less than 50 ppm
Corrosion Charateristic Can be corrosive to carbon steel and aluminum.
No corrosion effects in most plastics, fiberglass, or composites.