GE Inspection Krautkramer USM 35 Ultrasonic Flaw Detector
The GE Inspection USM 35 is a portable ultrasonic flaw detector from GE Inspection Technologies (now part of Baker Hughes Waygate Technologies). The USM 35 line is known for its robust housing direct access knobs and straightforward operation and the later USM 35X brought a bright color display that makes echoes easier to read particularly in weld inspection. The GE Inspection USM 35 is used for weld inspection, casting evaluation, and corrosion and wall thickness measurement in harsh industrial environments.
Key Features GE Inspection USM 35
- Universal portable flaw detector: for weld inspection, castings, forgings, and general NDT using contact, angle beam, and other probe types
- Bright color display (35X): a high contrast color screen that improves the clarity of inspections with echo peak, gates, and alarms shown in color and warnings and alarms in red characters
- Rugged design: the 35X housing is protected to IP66 meaning it resists dust and strong water jets and is built for harsh use
- Familiar direct-access operation: rotary knobs and a straightforward menu structure that technicians can pick up quickly
- Several versions: the USM 35X the USM 35X DAC (adds distance amplitude correction and time corrected gain), and the USM 35X S (adds DGS reference gain, with flaw classification to JIS Z3060 in the DAC and S versions)
- Measurement and evaluation tools: minimum reading capture flaw boundary and echo comparison methods and dB difference to reference gain with DAC/TCG
- Data storage: stores and recalls data sets with a data set memory menu
- Power options: a lithium ion battery pack with an on board charger and AC power supply and the option of inserting six standard C cells if the battery pack is drained and no mains is available
- Standard package: the flaw detector, on board charger, AC power supply, lithium ion battery transport case, operating manual, and a certificate of conformity
- Data compatibility: legacy data sets from the USM 35 and USM Go carry over to later USM instruments
Typical Applications
- Weld inspection with angle beam probes
- Casting and forging evaluation
- Corrosion and wall thickness measurement
- Fabrication, maintenance, and in service inspection
- Power, petrochemical, and structural steel work
Why Choose It
The GE Inspection USM 35 delivers dependable flaw detection in a tough easy to operate package. Color on the 35X along with the DAC and DGS options give inspectors clear displays and code compliant evaluation tools.
