SSG & SW / SNW

Single Crystal detachable transducers, 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°C / 120°F
  • High temperature options available up to 285°C / 545°F on request
  • Low dampening for narrow bandwidth
  • Wide Bandwidth option – see PSS transducers

Common applications:

  • Critical weld inspection
  • General weld inspection

Specification

Transducer Models

Product Code Description Frequency (MHz) Crystal Size (inches) Nearfield Length in Steel (inches)
SSG50502 ½” x ½” Shearwave BNC 2.25 1/2 x 1/2″ 1.1″
SSG50102 ½” x 1” Shearwave BNC 2.25 1/2 x 1″ 1.1″
SSG62622 5/8″x5/8″ Shearwave BNC 2.25 5/8 x 5/8″ 4.4″
SSG62752 ¾“x5/8” Shearwave BNC 2.25 3/4 x 5/8″ 2.5″
SSG75752 ¾” x ¾“ Shearwave BNC 2.25 3/4 x 3/4″ 2.5″
SSG50505 ½” x ½” Shearwave BNC 5 1/2 x 1/2″ 2.5″
SSG50105 ½”x 1” Shearwave BNC 5 1/2 x 1″ 9.8″
SSG62625 5/8”x 5/8” Shearwave BNC 5 5/8 x 5/8″ 9.8″
SSG62755 ¾“ x 5/8” Shearwave BNC 5 3/4 x 5/8″ 5.6″
SSG75755 ¾” x ¾“ Shearwave BNC 5 3/4 x 3/4″ 5.6″

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″