Fast and precise measurement of the wall thickness of various materials

UTG Alpha

The UTG Alpha^® is a combination device with high operating comfort for non-destructive ultrasonic wall thickness measurements in various materials such as steel, cast iron, aluminum, glass, ceramics, plastics, and more. This is possible through the setting of sound velocities. The measuring range with standard probe N05 ranges from 1.2 to 230 mm in steel. For various application areas, special probes with different frequencies and diameters are available, which you can order upon request. All probes are automatically recognized and calibrated by the device.

Properties

Durable and robust aluminum housing
With additional probes for hard-to-reach areas (edges, radii, etc.) and materials with high attenuation (cast iron, gray cast iron, etc.)
Probe zeroing function
2-point calibration function
Single-point or scan mode
Coupling status display
Storage of up to 1980 measurement data
USB stick with software, USB interface cable for PC
Battery capacity indicator
Operating time: 100 hours without illumination
Automatic energy saving mode or auto-power-off

Applications

By using wall thickness gauges, materials that are exposed to corrosion or erosion can be monitored, ensuring the safe use of, for example, a pressure vessel.

Standard delivery scope

Device UTG Alpha
Standard test head N05
Plastic service case
Couplant
Instruction manual
2x 1.5 V batteries
USB stick with software
USB interface cable for PC

Special accessories

Other probes

Downloads

Data Sheet UTG Alpha (PDF)

pdf - 890 KB

User Manual UTG Alpha (PDF)

pdf - 1 MB

UTG Alpha (ZIP)

Software

zip - 20 MB

USB driver UTG Alpha (ZIP)

Software

zip - 19 MB

Specifications

Measurement method	Measurement of the first echo; Transmit-receive probe
Display	128x64 Dot-Matrix LCD with backlight
Measurement range	1.2 to 230 mm in steel (with N05), more depending on materials to be tested and selected probe
Measurement accuracy	adjustable: ± (0.5% thickness ± 0.04) mm
Resolution	0.01 mm or 0.1 mm (selectable)
Sound velocity range	1000 to 9999 m/sec.
Display speed	4 times/sec. in single point measurement, 10 times/sec. in scan mode
Measurement memory	Memory for 1980 measurements (20 files of 99 data each), automatic or manual
Automatic shutdown	after 3 minutes
Coupling control	via display indication
Power supply	2 x 1.5 V batteries (size AA)
Battery capacity control	via display indication
Temperature range for the device	-20°C to +60°C
Dimensions (L x W x H)	132 x 76.2 x 30 mm
Weight	345 g

All SaluTron^® gauges correspond to national (DIN) and international (ISO, BS, ASTM) norms and possess the CE-sign.
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Probes

Standard probe head N05 and N05/90°	For measurements of steel, non-ferrous metals, aluminum and its alloys, plastics, ceramics, glass.
Measuring range	1.2 to 230 mm in steel
Surface temperature	-10°C to +50°C
Frequency	5 MHz
Contact area (Ø)	10 mm
Connection	straight, (for N05/90°: right-angled)
High temperature probe head HT5	For measurements of steel, non-ferrous metals, aluminum and its alloys, plastics, ceramics, glass.
Measuring range	3 to 200 mm in steel
Surface temperature	-10°C to +300°C
Frequency	5 MHz
Contact area (Ø)	14 mm
Connection	straight
Special miniature probe head N07	For measurements on small pipe diameters, radii, edges, small contact areas and in case of poor accessibility.
Measuring range	0.75 to 80 mm in steel
Surface temperature	-10°C to +50°C
Frequency	7 MHz
Contact area (Ø)	6 mm
Connection	right-angled
Cast iron probe head N02	For measurements on materials with high attenuation such as cast iron, gray cast iron, plastics, etc.
Measuring range	3 to 300 mm in steel
Surface temperature	-10°C to +50°C
Frequency	2.5 MHz
Contact area (Ø)	14 mm
Connection	straight

Subject to technical changes.

Velocities at different materials

Material	V (in/µs)	V (m/s)
Aluminum; rolled	0.2530	6420
Aluminum; 6061-T6	0.2510	6383
Beryllium	0.5073	12890
Brass, 70 CU, 30 Zn	0.1850	4700
Copper; rolled	0.1972	5010
Duraluminum	0.2487	6320
Iron	0.2345	5960
Lead; rolled	0.0771	1960
Magnesium; drawn/annealed	0.2270	5770
Molybdenum	0.2470	6250
Monel	0.2105	5350
Nickel	0.2377	6040
Steel; normal	0.2331	5920
Steel; lightly alloyed	0.2259	5734
Stainless Steel	0.2278	5790
Titanium	0.2402	6100
Tungsten, drawn	0.2129	5410
Uranium	0.1330	3370
Zinc; rolled	0.1657	4210
Zinc; sprayed	0.1756	4460
Aluminum, AL203 99.5%	0.4013	10190
Quartz Glass	0.2349	5968
Melted	0.2335	5932
Pyrex Glass	0.2220	5640
Lucite	0.1055	2680
Plexiglass	0.1077	2735
Nylon	0.1031	2620
Polyethylene	0.0705	1950
Polystyrene	0.0925	2350
Silicone Rubber	0.0373	948
Water	0.0590	1490

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Areas of application of wall thickness gauges

Steel plates
Sheet metal
Finishing parts
Pipes
Pressure vessels
For example in the petroleum, chemical, metal, ship, space, and aerospace industries