iTOFD PROBES
BENEFITS
Captures tip-diffracted acoustic waves with exceptional signal-to-noise ratio, ensuring sub-millimeter depth and height sizing of weld cracks, lack of fusion, and volumetric discontinuities.
FEATURES
Highly damped piezocomposite element design, broad frequency selection from 2 MHz to 15 MHz, ultra-short pulse duration, and optimized acoustic focus.
BENEFITS
Fully compliant with ISO 10863, ISO 16828, and ASME Section V TOFD standards, providing seamless acoustic coupling with flat and curved wedges to ensure data repeatability.
FEATURES
Standard threaded probe housings (M12 / UNF), wedge interface with couplant irrigation channels, Microdot/IPEX termination options, and broad scanner fork compatibility.
All VITRENEMEL grades typically are furnished with a rough matte finish to improve adhesion of the enamel coating. The approximate surface roughness is 55 to 90 micro-inches. A rougher surface finish, 90 to 150 micro-inches, can be provided if required for a specific application.
The dimensional tolerances for VITRENEMEL Steel Sheet products are the same as those for Cold Rolled Steel Sheet as established by ASTM.
BENEFITS
Withstands harsh site environments, elevated temperatures, and abrasive wear with a sealed stainless steel body, maximizing probe longevity across intensive scanning operations.
FEATURES
IP67-sealed stainless steel protective housing, heavy-duty strain-relief cable joints, wear-resistant acoustic facing, and compact form factor.
iTOFD PROBES
A precision Time-of-Flight Diffraction (TOFD) ultrasonic transducer family engineered with highly damped piezocomposite elements and a rugged stainless steel case for critical weld volumetric screening and flaw height sizing.
- Butt Weld Inspection For Oil, Gas Pipelines And Process Piping
- TOFD Inspection Of Welds In Pressure Vessels, Reactors And Boilers
- Volumetric Inspection Of Storage Tank Plate Joints And Steel Structures
- Sizing Of Fatigue And Stress Corrosion Cracks (SCC) In In-Service Equipment
LIMBO ToFD
BENEFITS
Combines probe and wedge into a single ultra-compact integrated housing for superior acoustic coupling in tight pipe clearances, delivering sub-millimeter sizing of weld cracks and fusion flaws.
FEATURES
Integrated piezocomposite element and wedge architecture, 5 MHz to 15 MHz frequency options, fixed 45°, 60°, and 70° refracted angles, and ultra-short acoustic pulse duration.
BENEFITS
Delivers TOFD inspections fully compliant with ISO 10863, ISO 16828, and ASME Section V codes, while internal irrigation ports ensure continuous acoustic coupling without bulky external adapters.
FEATURES
Built-in couplant irrigation ports, miniature scanner fork mounting pins, high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and robust Microdot connectors.
BENEFITS
Low-profile miniature footprint glides effortlessly across restricted pipe bundles and tight clearances, while its stainless steel casing and wear-resistant face ensure extended operating life.
FEATURES
Stainless steel reinforced miniature casing, wear-resistant acoustic contact surface, strain-relief cable boots, and IP67 environmental sealing.
LIMBO ToFD
A compact, integrated wedge-and-transducer Time-of-Flight Diffraction (TOFD) probe series housed in a miniature stainless steel body, engineered specifically for high-precision weld flaw sizing in space-restricted environments.
- Circumferential Weld Inspection For Limited-Access, Small-Diameter Pipes And Elbows
- OFD Inspection Of Boiler Tube Bundles And Heat Exchanger Tubes
- Volumetric Weld Seam Inspection For Pressure Vessels And Process Piping
- In-Service Crack And Discontinuity Depth/Height Sizing
De-Mountable ToFD
BENEFITS
Enables rapid mechanical detachment of the transducer from wedges to swap angles or curvatures, cutting tooling costs while capturing tip-diffracted signals with micron-level precision.
FEATURES
Standard threaded modular transducer body, 2 MHz to 15 MHz frequency options, highly damped composite crystal elements, and short pulse width
BENEFITS
Delivers full compliance with ISO 10863, ISO 16828, and ASME Section V codes, providing seamless acoustic coupling with flat and curved wedges for repeatable flaw verification.
FEATURES
M12 and 3/8-32 UNF standard thread sizing, full integration with couplant-irrigated wedges, scanner fork compatibility, and Microdot/Lemo termination options.
BENEFITS
Withstands repeated assembly cycles, mechanical site wear, and liquid ingress thanks to an all-metal stainless steel casing, maximizing probe working longevity.
FEATURES
IP67-sealed stainless steel protective housing, strain-relief flexible cable joint, wear-resistant acoustic facing, and high-temperature wedge readiness.
De-Mountable ToFD
A versatile, modular Time-of-Flight Diffraction (TOFD) transducer series engineered with a detachable stainless steel body and highly damped piezocomposite crystals for high-precision weld volumetric screening and flaw sizing.
- Circumferential Weld Inspection For Oil, Gas Pipelines And Process Piping
- Volumetric TOFD Inspection In Pressure Vessels, Boilers And Reactors
- Inspection Of Storage Tank Plate Joints And Heavy Steel Structures
- Crack Depth And Height Sizing Analysis In In-Service Equipment
TULA
BENEFITS
Ultra-low overall height allows access into extreme space-restricted areas like boiler tube clusters and dense pipe banks where standard transducers cannot fit, ensuring full weld screening and flaw sizing.
FEATURES
Ultra-low profile integrated crystal and wedge casing, frequency options from 5 MHz to 15 MHz, fixed 45°, 60°, and 70° refraction angles, and narrow acoustic pulse width.
BENEFITS
Fully compliant with ISO 10863 and ASME Section V TOFD inspection codes, while internal couplant delivery channels guarantee continuous acoustic coupling without bulky external adapters.
FEATURES
Built-in couplant irrigation ports, miniature scanner fork mounting pins, high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and flexible strain-relieved Microdot leads.
Benefits
Resists aggressive mechanical friction, elevated temperatures, and couplant ingress in tight clearances thanks to its stainless steel shell and durable acoustic wear surface.
Features
IP67-sealed stainless steel reinforced enclosure, abrasion-resistant bottom wear facing, anti-kink cable relief boots, and miniature ergonomic profile.
SONATEST TULA TOFD PROBES
An ultra-low access, integrated-wedge Time-of-Flight Diffraction (TOFD) probe series featuring high-damping piezocomposite crystal technology and a stainless steel body engineered specifically for extreme clearance-restricted weld inspections.
- Circumferential Weld TOFD Inspection For Boiler Tube Bundles And Heat Exchangers
- Weld Inspection For Tight-Access, Small-Diameter And Closely Spaced Process Piping
- Volumetric Inspection Of Pressure Vessels And Restricted-Geometry Nozzle Welds
- Depth And Height Sizing Of Bottleneck Surface Cracks In In-Service Equipment
TULA-001
BENEFITS
Fits into the tightest boiler tube clearances where standard probes fail to enter, delivering micron-level depth and height sizing for weld cracks and fusion flaws.
FEATURES
Integrated wedge and crystal architecture, highly damped piezocomposite element, optimized short pulse duration, and superior signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).
BENEFITS
Ensures full compliance with ISO 10863 and ASME Section V TOFD codes, while internal couplant delivery channels guarantee uninterrupted and stable acoustic coupling without bulky external adapters.
FEATURES
Built-in couplant irrigation ports, miniature scanner fork mounting pins, curved-surface contact optimization, and flexible strain-relieved Microdot leads.
BENEFITS
Withstands aggressive mechanical friction, liquid ingress, and impacts in narrow pipe clearances thanks to its stainless steel casing and durable acoustic wear surface.
FEATURES
IP67-sealed stainless steel protective housing, wear-resistant bottom contact face, and heavy-duty strain-relief cable joints.
SONATEST TULA-001
An ultra-low access, integrated-wedge Time-of-Flight Diffraction (TOFD) probe engineered with high-damping piezocomposite crystal technology and a rugged stainless steel case for extreme clearance-restricted weld inspections.
- Circumferential Weld Inspection For Boiler Tube Bundles And Heat Exchanger Tubes
- TOFD Inspection For Tight-Access, Small-Diameter And Closely Spaced Process Piping
- Volumetric Inspection Of Pressure Vessels And Restricted-Geometry Nozzle Welds
- Crack Depth And Height Sizing Analysis In In-Service Equipment
TULA-002
BENEFITS
Specifically optimized refraction angles combined with high-damping crystal architecture deliver sub-millimeter height and depth sizing for root defects, capping flaws, and tight fatigue cracks in tight-clearance piping.
FEATURES
Integrated wedge-transducer block, highly damped piezocomposite element, ultra-short acoustic pulse duration, and enhanced signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).
BENEFITS
Fully compliant with ISO 10863 and ASME Section V TOFD inspection codes, while internal couplant delivery ports ensure continuous, stable acoustic transmission without cumbersome external fixtures.
FEATURES
Built-in couplant delivery channels, miniature scanner fork mounting pins, curved-surface profile optimization, and Microdot connector interface.
BENEFITS
Glides smoothly through dense boiler tube banks and restricted clearances where standard transducers cannot fit, backed by a stainless steel housing and wear face for extended operational life.
FEATURES
IP67-sealed stainless steel protective housing, abrasion-resistant bottom wear facing, and heavy-duty strain-relief cable joints.
TULA-002
An ultra-low access, integrated-wedge Time-of-Flight Diffraction (TOFD) probe featuring high-damping piezocomposite crystal technology and a stainless steel casing, engineered for high-precision weld flaw sizing in extreme clearance-restricted applications.
- Circumferential Weld TOFD Inspection For Boiler Tube Bundles And Heat Exchanger Tubes
- Weld Inspection For Tight-Access, Small-Diameter And Closely Spaced Process Piping
- Volumetric Inspection Of Pressure Vessels And Restricted-Geometry Nozzle Welds
- Crack Depth And Height Sizing Analysis In In-Service Equipment
TULA-003
BENEFITS
Generates ultra-short acoustic pulse durations via high-damping piezocomposite crystals, delivering micron-level height and depth sizing for root, cap, and volumetric flaws in restricted piping.
FEATURES
Integrated wedge and highly damped piezocomposite element architecture, optimized narrow pulse width, high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and sharp tip-diffraction resolution.
BENEFITS
Fully complies with ISO 10863 and ASME Section V TOFD inspection codes, utilizing built-in couplant delivery channels for continuous, stable acoustic coupling without external adapters
FEATURES
Built-in couplant delivery channels, miniature TOFD scanner fork mounting pins, curved-pipe geometry optimization, and flexible strain-relieved Microdot leads.
BENEFITS
Glides smoothly through dense boiler tube banks and restricted clearances where standard transducers cannot fit, backed by a stainless steel housing and wear face for extended operational life.
FEATURES
IP67-sealed stainless steel protective housing, abrasion-resistant bottom wear facing, and heavy-duty strain-relief cable joints.
TULA-003
An ultra-low access, integrated-wedge Time-of-Flight Diffraction (TOFD) probe featuring high-damping piezocomposite crystal technology and a stainless steel casing, engineered for high-precision weld flaw sizing in extreme clearance-restricted applications.
- Circumferential Weld TOFD Inspection For Boiler Tube Bundles And Heat Exchanger Tubes
- Weld Inspection For Tight-Access, Small-Diameter And Closely Spaced Process Piping
- Volumetric Inspection Of Pressure Vessels And Restricted-Geometry Nozzle Welds
- Crack Depth And Height Sizing Analysis In In-Service Equipment