Ultrasonic Testing in Railway Inspection

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Introduction
Ultrasonic transducers are critical components in railway inspection, ensuring the safety of rail passengers and freight trains by detecting flaws such as cracks in rails. SONOTEC GmbH, based in Halle (Saale), Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of these transducers.

Specifications
SONOTEC's transducers are designed to operate at various angles, typically between 35° and 70°, to detect defects effectively. They are certified according to DIN EN 12668-2/DIN EN ISO 22232-2 standards, ensuring high vibration and shock resistance, and are suitable for use with replacement shoes.

Testing Methods
The ultrasonic testing is conducted using both Pulse-Echo and SE modes, allowing for comprehensive flaw detection. This dual-mode testing ensures that a wide range of flaw scenarios are covered.

Applications
SONOTEC's transducers are used in various applications, including inspection trolleys, hand-operated inspection trolleys, and measuring vehicles.

Example of Customized Transducers

4.00 MHz, -46 dB, Temperature Range: -30° to +50° C, Microdot Connector, Stainless Steel Housing
2.00 MHz, -53 dB, Temperature Range: -20° to +50° C, Lemo 0 Series Connector, Brass Housing
4x 2.25 MHz, 2x 5.00 MHz, -45 dB, Temperature Range: -20° to +50° C, 6x BNC Socket, Aluminium Housing
4.00 MHz, -45 dB, Temperature Range: 0° to +60° C, Lemo 0 Series Connector, Stainless Steel Housing

Contact Information
SONOTEC GmbH, Nauendorfer Str. 2, 06112 Halle (Saale), Germany. Phone: +49 345 13317-0, Email: [email protected], Website: www.sonotec.eu

Catalog excerpts

Ultrasonic Testing in Railway Inspection-1

Railway Inspection ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCERS MADE IN GERMANY Ultrasonic Transducers

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Ultrasonic Testing in Railway Inspection-2

Flaw Detection at Railways Worldwide Ultrasonic testing methods have been used to test rails in the railway industry for decades. SONOTEC develops and manufactures customized transducers that are used in the quality control of rail systems by service companies worldwide. Rails are checked at various angles for defects such as cracks to ensure the safety of rail passengers and freight trains. The usual angles for testing are between 35° and 70°. Example of Customized Transducers The ultrasonic test is carried out both in PulseEcho and SE mode. This ensures that as many flaw scenarios as possible...

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