PSS & SW / SNW

Single Crystal detachable tranducers, for use with “Standard” and “Snail” wedge varients shear wave wedges

Features

  • Single crystal angle beam shear wave quick change transducer and wedges
  • Rectangular lead metaniobate crystal
  • Max operating temperature 50° / 120°F
  • High temperature options available up to 285°C / 545°F, see SSG probe list
  • AWS standard compatible transducers and wedges
  • 3/4 x 3/4 inch crystal probes are compatible with both 3/4 x 3/4 and 5/8 x 5/8 inch wedges

Common Applications:

  • Critical weld inspection
  • General weld inspection

Specification

Transducer Models

Product Code Description Frequency (MHz) Crystal Size (inches) Nearfield Length in Steel (inches)
PSS62621 1MHz 5/8“ x 5/8” Shearwave 1 5/8 x 5/8″ 0.77″
PSS75751 1MHz 3/4″x 3/4″ Comp. SW 1 3/4 x 3/4″ 1.12″
PSS50101 1MHz 1/2″x 1″ Std SW 1 1/2 x 1″ 1.97″
PSS50102 2.25MHz ½” x 1” Shearwave BNC 2.25 1/2 x 1 1.11″
PSS50502 2.25MHz ½” x ½” Shearwave BNC 2.25 1/2 x 1/2″ 1.11″
PSS62622 2.25MHz 5/8″ x 5/8″ Shearwave BNC 2.25 5/8 x 5/8″ 4.42″
PSS62752 2.25MHz ¾“x5/8” Shearwave BNC 2.25 3/4 x 5/8″ 2.53″
PSS75752 2.25MHz ¾” x ¾“ Shearwave BNC 2.25 3/4 x 3/4″ 2.53″
PSS50105 5MHz ½”x 1” Shearwave BNC 5 1/2 x 1″ 9.83″
PSS50505 5MHz ½” x ½” Shearwave BNC 5 1/2 x 1/2″ 2.46″
PSS62625 5MHz 5/8”x 5/8” Shearwave BNC 5 5/8 x 5/8″ 9.83″
PSS62755 5MHz ¾“ x 5/8” Shearwave BNC 5 3/4 x 5/8″ 5.62″
PSS75755 5MHz ¾” x ¾“ Shearwave BNC 5 3/4 x 3/4″ 5.62″

Case Dimensions & Details

Transducer size Width (inches) Height (inches) Length (inches) Connector Options Position Options
1/2 x 1/2″ 0.75″ 0.75″ 1.12″ B Top
1/2 x 1″ 0.75″ 0.75″ 1.62″ B Top
5/8 x 5/8″ 0.85″ 0.75″ 1.35″ B Top
5/8 x 3/4″ 0.85″ 0.75″ 1.35″ B Top
3/4 x 3/4″ 0.95″ 0.75″ 1.35″ B Top

Wedge Details

Product Code Description Ө wedge Angle in Steel (°) Applicable Probe size (inches) Width (inches) Height (inches) Length (inches)
Standard Wedges
SW5045 45° wedge for ½” x ½” Probe 45 1/2 x 1/2″ 1.12″ 1.50″ 1.50″
SW5060 60° wedge for ½” x ½” Probe 60 1/2 x 1/2″ 1.12″ 1.50″ 1.74″
SW5070 70° wedge for ½” x ½” Probe 70 1/2 x 1/2″ 1.12″ 1.50″ 1.84″
SW5145 45° wedge for ½” x 1” Probe 45 1/2 x 1″ 1.63″ 1.55″ 1.50″
SW5160 60° wedge for ½” x 1” Probe 60 1/2 x 1″ 1.63″ 1.46″ 1.75″
SW5170 70° wedge for ½” x 1” Probe 70 1/2 x 1″ 1.63″ 1.46″ 1.84″
SW6245 45° wedge for 5/8”x 5/8” Probe 45 5/8 x 5/8″ 1.35″ 1.73″ 1.74″
SW6260 60° wedge for 5/8”x 5/8” Probe 60 5/8 x 5/8″ 1.35″ 1.72″ 1.84″
SW6270 70° wedge for 5/8”x 5/8” Probe 79 5/8 x 5/8″ 1.35″ 1.73″ 1.94″
Snail Wedges
SNW6245 45° wedge for 5/8” x 5/8” Probe 45 5/8 x 5/8″ 1.34″ 2.22″ 2.15″
SNW6260 60° wedge for 5/8” x 5/8” Probe 60 5/8 x 5/8″ 1.34″ 2.22″ 2.20″
SNW6270 70° wedge for 5/8” x 5/8” Probe 70 5/8 x 5/8″ 1.34″ 2.22″ 2.38″