M9170 – shear wave phased array transducer

Shear wave ultrasonic phased array transducer for weld joint testing

The ultrasonic phased array transducer M9170 is intended to perform ultrasonic flaw detection in weld joints and other metallic objects by transmitting and receiving ultrasonic shear waves. The transducer can be used as a part of TFM Phased Array ultrasonic flaw detectors.

The transducer can be driven by the following ACS instruments:

Type of transducer angle-beam, piezoelectric
Type of generated wave mode shear
Number of elements 16
Pitch size 1.75 mm
Nominal frequency 4 MHz
Nominal refracted beam angle in steel 55°
Nominal operation angle range 30...80°
Piezo-element electric capacity 1500 ± 150 pF
Maximum excitation pulse voltage, V ± 100 V
Operating temperature range –20...+45°C
Dimensions 32 × 18 × 44 mm
Weight with cable 170 gr

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Acoustic Control Systems – ACS Group – established in 1991 – is the international provider of innovative ultrasonic testing equipment and professional inspection and engineering services.

The definitive distinction of ACS products is their high technological level and ease of use, matching the requirements of professional users in a wide range of practical applications. The main goal of our instruments is to reach top technical characteristics by affordable costs in combination with the perfect warranty service and methodical support of our customers.

More than 30 years of in-field testing experience in combination with scientific signal and image processing techniques and modern manufacturing processes by using the best components available on the market allow ACS to be always technologically one step ahead of competitors.

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