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Drone Mountable Thickness Gauge

Tritex NDT – Leading the way with drone mountable thickness gauge sells their 200th gauge

Tritex NDT has recently achieved a significant milestone by selling their 200th Drone Mountable Thickness Gauge, solidifying the Multigauge 6000 as the benchmark in drone-based thickness measurements within the industry. Since as early as 2016, Tritex NDT has been at the forefront of developing this groundbreaking technology. Despite initial challenges and a gradual adoption rate, Tritex NDT remains the sole manufacturer offering a specialized drone mountable thickness gauge in their product lineup.

Jon Sharland, Sales Director at Tritex NDT says, “The utilization of drones for Ultrasonic Thickness Measurements (UTM) has gained widespread acceptance, largely attributed to the effectiveness of the Multigauge 6000. This innovative solution has garnered repeat orders from numerous satisfied customers, due to its excellent performance with features like multiple echo technology and single crystal probes. We take pride in our pioneering role since 2016 and our establishment of the Multigauge 6000 as the industry standard for drone-mounted thickness gauge technology. The Multigauge 6000 offers the optimal solution for high-level measurements with its proven track record demonstrating significant savings in time, costs, and enhanced safety compared to traditional methods like rope access or scaffolding.”

The Multigauge 6000 Drone Mountable Thickness Gauge seamlessly integrates with any drone capable of bearing its payload. Tritex NDT have also collaborated with Scout DI in Norway to engineer a specialized, professional confined space drone for UTM purposes. The Scout 137 UTM drone employs a tether, ensuring continuous operation without relying on battery life and its innovative probe holder uses a tilting mechanism to detach the magnetic head, ensuring drone stability.

Tritex multiple echo technology means coatings up to 6mm thick are completely ignored, while its single crystal probe is the perfect solution for corroded and curved surfaces. The Automatic Measurement Verification System (AMVS) ensures measurements are taken from the back wall only and the Intelligent Probe Recognition (IPR) guarantees optimal performance by pairing the gauge with a perfectly matched probe, while a probe membrane safeguards against damage.

The kit includes a versatile lightweight probe holder offering flexibility in all directions, alongside a ground station-controlled gel dispenser. The Communicator software enables operators to easily log measurements using grid or string templates.

All kits are supplied complete and benefit from Tritex NDT’s standard three-year warranty and complimentary annual calibration for the lifespan of the gauge.

Tritex NDT Multigauge 3000 Diver Underwater Thickness Gauge

Tritex Multigauge 3000 Diver Underwater Thickness Meter – A Popular Choice For Divers

The Tritex NDT Multigauge 3000 Diver Underwater Thickness Meter is a popular choice amongst divers. The gauge uses Multiple Echo to completely ignore coatings and gives excellent performance on corroded metals. Whether it is corroded, coated or bare, the gauge measures with performance that you would expect, with no back up measurement modes required to get a measurement. The gauge uses only single crystal probes for the best results on curved surfaces and to give a linear accuracy throughout the measuring range of the meter.

The Tritex NDT Multigauge 3000 Diver meter is easy to read with its 10mm bright display and provides accurate measurements of metal thickness through coatings. Its durable construction ensures that it can withstand harsh underwater environments, and its compact size makes it easy to handle. With its reliable performance and user-friendly design, the Tritex NDT Multigauge 3000 Diver is an essential tool for divers who need to measure metal thickness underwater. Its versatility and efficiency make it a popular choice for professionals in the marine industry.

Intelligent Probe Recognition (IPR) perfectly matches the probe to the gauge, which in turn enhances performance further. Also, Automatic Measurement Verification (AMVS) ensures measurements are to the back wall only.

The Multigauge 3000 is rated at 500m and supplied in a complete kit including spare parts. The meter is ready to use straight out of the box and is offered with the usual Tritex free calibration for the life of the gauge and a three year warranty. In addition, Tritex NDT pride themselves on excellent customer service, which is demonstrated by their high TrustPilot score

The Diver Underwater Thickness Meter is ready for delivery within 2 – 3 days from receipt of order.

Multigauge 6500 Drone Thickness Gauge

Tritex NDT leading the way in Drone Thickness Measurements

Tritex NDT have for many years been manufacturing ultrasonic thickness gauges and are now established as one of the leading companies offering multiple echo gauges. Multiple echo technology means that thickness measurements can be taken through 6mm thick coatings, only the metal substrate is measured. It doesn’t matter whether the coating is paint, epoxy or bitumen, it is completely ignored. This has huge advantages over having to remove coatings, both in time and money. It also has a big advantage when developing a drone thickness gauge.

 

Taking thickness measurements at height has always been a requirement, and up until recently this has been done using scaffolding or rope access techniques. However, with the Tritex Multigauge 6000 dedicated Drone Thickness Gauge, first developed over three years ago, this is now a lot safer and cost effective than before.

 

Tritex NDT are leading the way in this application and are the only company worldwide with a dedicated thickness gauge to mount onto drones. In excess of 100 systems have so far been sold, with repeat orders coming from major petrochemical companies and class societies. The gauge and technology have been improved over three years of development in response to customer’s feedback and requirements.

 

The Multigauge 6000 consists of three parts, which includes the gauge, a gel dispenser and a probe holder for the correct alignment of the probe. The single crystal probe ensures accurate measurements on curved surfaces, such as storage tanks and pipelines. Thickness readings are transmitted wirelessly up to 500 metres, using its integrated RF transmitter, to a dedicated software that allows the operator to record measurements, set up templates and to remotely control the gel dispenser before touching the probe onto the surface.

 

The gauge can mount onto any ‘work class’ type drone, with the most popular being the DJI Matrice 210 or 300.

 

Tritex NDT is a leading manufacturer of thickness gauges and are at the forefront of using drones for high level inspections. All gauges are designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom and supplied as complete kits, ready to use, with a 3-year warranty and free annual calibration for the life of the gauge

Tritex Multigauge 6000 Probe Holder With Gel

Tritex Drone Wireless Gel Dispenser

Tritex NDT have now launched a new wireless Gel Dispenser for use with their popular Multigauge 6000 Drone Thickness Gauge. The Gel Dispenser is controlled wirelessly from Tritex Communicator software to dispense a pre-determined quantity of gel onto the probe face just prior to taking measurements. Ultrasound does not travel in air and so it is important that the probe has good coupling to the surface when metal thickness is being measured.

The drone gauge has already proved to be extremely popular due to the excellent performance through coatings in difficult to reach areas. The addition of the Tritex Gel Dispenser means that performance in enhanced even further because couplant can now be applied at just the right time. The dispenser holds 70ml of couplant, which is plenty for a full survey.

Tritex NDT Attain The New ISO9001:2015 Accreditation

Tritex NDT have successfully transitioned to the new ISO9001:2015 accreditation showing their commitment to quality and customer focus.

Comments made by the auditor in the subsequent report state: “Good communication throughout the shared office space ensures that customer needs and satisfaction is addressed on a continuous basis…. It was very apparent during the audit that every attempt is made to maintain standards and to minimise non-conformities.” He continued, ”Overall, Tritex NDT Ltd have demonstrated a high degree of understanding of the requirements of their management system, and have demonstrated a commitment to its Risks and Opportunities and their continual improvement programme.”

Jon Sharland, Sales & Marketing Manager said, “Achieving the new standard shows the dedication and commitment of everyone at Tritex NDT. We take pride in our work to ensure the customer has the best possible experience when investing in us.”

Tritex NDT Sponsor IIMS Inland Waterways Training Event

Tritex NDT were pleased to be invited to sponsor the International Institute of Marine Surveyors first Inland Waterways Training Event. The program was hosted by P & S Marine at their boatyard in Watford and there was a large attendance proving this was a very popular event. The program included a practical welding session as well as surveying a narrow boat with Ultrasonic Thickness Gauges supplied by Tritex NDT. The results were later evaluated and discussed with regard to compiling a report.

During the inspection it was found that a number of areas on the vessel had been overplated. The Multigauge 5600 and Multigauge 5650 Surveyor Thickness gauges gave reliable readings in all areas of the vessel, in some cases through extremely thick coatings.

Multigauge 6000 Drone Thickness Gauge

Dedicated Drone Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Transmits Data up to 500 Metres

Dorchester based, Tritex NDT have launched a new ultrasonic metal thickness gauge specifically designed for mounting onto drones for high level inspections. The gauge uses multiple echo to completely ignore coatings up to 20mm thick and the single crystal probe ensures accurate readings on curved surfaces, such as storage tanks and pipelines. Remaining metal thickness and corrosion levels can be quickly and more easily checked without the need for scaffolding or rope access.

 

The Multigauge 6000 Drone Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge OEM transmits real time measurements wirelessly up to a distance of 500 metres using its integrated RF transmitter. The readings are displayed and stored on dedicated Communicator software within templates in a grid or string format.

 

The gauge weighs just 45 grams and the plastic probe weighs only 15 grams. “Keeping weight down to a minimum without losing performance has been essential,” says Jon Sharland, Sales Manager at Tritex NDT Ltd. “I believe we are leading the field in this new application. We have already had a number of successful installations over the past three years and now we are pleased to have the first commercially available dedicated drone thickness gauge, which has been developed in response to customer’s feedback and requirements.”

 

Dry couplant membranes reduce the weight further as couplant, and a means to deploy it, are not required. The Multigauge 6000 Drone Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge is supplied as a complete kit for OEM installation onto drones. It accepts an input of 8Vdc – 35Vdc for complete versatility.

 

The probe has Intelligent Probe Recognition (IPR), which automatically adjusts settings in the gauge when connected, resulting in a perfectly matched probe and gauge for enhanced performance. Also, the Automatic Measurement Verification System (AMVS) used with multiple echo ensures only true measurements are displayed, even on the most heavily corroded metals.

 

Tritex NDT is a leading manufacturer of thickness gauges. All gauges are designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom and supplied as complete kits, ready to use, with a 3 year warranty and free annual calibration for the life of the gauge.

Multigauge 5300 GRP Thickness Gauge

Tritex NDT give presentation at the International Institute of Marine Surveyors.

Jon Sharland recently gave a presentation at the IIMS Large Yacht & Small Craft Athens Training Event via video conferencing. The talk covered the technology behind multiple echo thickness gauges and new developments by Tritex NDT for the inspection of GRP in yachts and small craft. At the end of the technical presentation various gauges were discussed such as the new Multigauge 5650 Surveyor Thickness Gauge for steel and GRP measurements and the Multigauge 5300 GRP Thickness Gauge for just GRP measurement. A group of nearly 20 surveyors met in Greece with additional surveyors joining online for the conference.

IIMS Large Yacht & Small Craft Athens Training event report

Multigauge Surveyor Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge

New Multigauge 5650 Surveyor Gauge

We have launched our new Multigauge 5650 Surveyor thickness gauge. The new gauge, based on the already very popular original Multigauge 5600, has new features specifically designed for marine surveyors but the gauge can be used for other applications as well. The Surveyor thickness gauge can be used with existing standard soft faced probes for measuring metal thickness through coatings, up to 20mm thick, to give the same high standard of performance as the Multigauge 5600. However, by simply swapping the probe, the gauge automatically switches to GRP measurement mode using single echo. This can be used to assess the condition of GRP when checking for osmosis and delaminations. Either probe can also be used in echo – echo mode, if required, by easily selecting the option from the keypad during measurement. No special probes are needed for echo – echo mode.

The gauge has a large modern colour display and an easy to use clear graphic menu. It has been designed in line with Tritex’s concept of Simple, Accurate and Robust. Intuitive menus allow for easy navigation whilst the gauge has added features to improve performance.

For metal measurement, the gauge utilises the Multiple Echo technique to ignore coatings up to 20mm thick and just measures the metal substrate. No grinding or removal of the coatings is required, significantly reducing preparation time and ultimately saving both time and money when carrying out inspections. All probes have Intelligent Probe Recognition (IPR), which automatically adjusts settings in the gauge when connected, resulting in a perfectly matched probe and gauge for enhanced performance. Also, the Automatic Measurement Verification System (AMVS) used with multiple echo ensures only true measurements are displayed, even on the most heavily corroded metals. An optional leather case protects the gauge in even the most harsh environments.

Only single crystal probes are used, which have a number of advantages when measuring on curved and corroded surfaces. The new Multigauge 5650 is supplied as a complete kit, ready to use, with a 3 year warranty and free calibration for the life of the gauge.

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New Multigauge 5700 Datalogger gauge

Tritex-NDT-Multigauge-5700-Datalogger-LTritex NDT are pleased to announce the launch of the new Multigauge 5700 Datalogger gauge which stores measurements on the gauge in a grid or string format. The results are then transferred to a PC or laptop using a RF transceiver. This means that the gauge can also be used for remote datalogging applications. The gauge has the same features and high level of performance as the Multigauge 5600 thickness gauge, but with the added benefit of being able to store measurements on the gauge.