Phoenix ultrasonic probes are used by industries worldwide, from nuclear and power generation to oil, gas and transport. Here is a small selection of our special probes. See also our extensive standard range or we can manufacture to your individual requirements.
Phased Array Transducers and wedges
PhoenixISL offers a selection of Phased Array Wedges to suit most Phased Array Transducers.
Please contact sales for details.
Creepwave probesSpecially designed for the detection of near
surface or surface-breaking defects where where access is obscured by
external features. Creepwave probes use longtitudinal surface waves to
overcome access restrictions.
 Deep subsea ultrasonic probes
Phoenix Inspection Systems Ltd has developed a probe system that can be utilised at subsea pressures found at 1500 metres. The probes can be fitted with any suitably rated connector (for example DGO).
Twin-angle compression probeThe use of focussed longtitudinal
waves gives improved defect resolution and sizing on thick sections or
difficult to inspect materials such as austenitic steel.
Tandem probe
A 70 degree longwave probe used to generate ID creepwaves and a tandem
twin crystal longwave, both used for bi-modal detection sizing of
defects.
 Bore probes
This
family of probes is available in a wide range of angles, frequencies
and diameters to suit any inspection where access is available only via
the bore. Ideal for wheel axles or smaller tubular sections, bore probes
can be customised to suit your particular needs.
Prestige success for probe teamThe
sinking of the Prestige in 2002 was one of Spain's worst environmental
disasters, spilling crude oil all over its north-west coast. The tanker
went down with much of its cargo still on board and, as it could not be
raised intact from the seabed, an elaborate recovery operation was
launched to extract the remaining oil from the wreckage.
One of the biggest challenges was to find equipment that could operate
4,000 metres below sea level. The Phoenix team was called in to develop
ultrasonic probes that could withstand the intense pressure. The operation
was successfully completed and it is believed to be the first time that
ultrasonic probes have operated at such depths.
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Tie bar probes
Created
specially for the inspection of tie bars, these immersion-type probes offer high sensitivity combined with medium pulse length.
The acoustically matched lens makes for optimum performance. Tie bar
probes are designed to fit and operate within the existing rotary head.
Made to withstand high pressures, they have precisely matched
performance.
ROBULK probe Ideal for large area corrosion mapping, this rotating ultrasonic probe scans a 360° area of plate from a fixed location, enabling the production of a ‘radar map’ of its surrounds.
Designed for testing storage tanks, the probe can be used for the inspection of any large areas of metal plate.
Robulk press release.
Robtank Inspec website.
Thermocouple pocket probe
A pair of probes designed to take thickness measurements from within a
thermocouple pocket in areas of high radiation and temperatures up to
170°C.
The two 10MHz 2mm diameter probes are diametrically opposed and axially
displaced. Positioned close to the tip head, they permit a manual scan
of the thermocouple pocket from a safe distance.
 Thermotool inspection probe
Designed for areas with difficult access and limited probe contact, this 4MHz 10mm crystal, 45° shear wave probe has a detachable arm for the manual inspection of tubular parts. This design philosophy can be readily adapted to similar applications where access is restricted.
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