Tritex NDT Multigauge 5500 Waist Hands-Free Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge for Rope Access
The Tritex NDT Multigauge 5500 Waist is built for hands-free thickness gauging. Whether on board a ship, on large storage tanks, on top of a road tanker or underneath a bridge, the gauge is carried on a waist belt or chest harness while the inspector climbs and measures.
The top display keeps readings visible in poor light. Multiple Echo ignores coatings, IPR sets the gauge for the probe fitted and AMVS checks the echoes before a reading is displayed. A protective leather case is available.
Key features
- Designed for hands-free use; ideal for rope access
- Mounts on a waist belt or chest harness; belt clip supplied
- Top-mounted large LED display for low light conditions
- Ignores coatings up to 6 mm using Multiple Echo; up to 20 mm with Coating Plus+
- Intelligent Probe Recognition (IPR) and Automatic Measurement Verification (AMVS)
- No zeroing required; menu driven calibration
- Case rated to IP65; optional leather case
- 3-year warranty and free calibration for the life of the gauge
Technical data
| Sound velocity range | 1000 to 8000 m/s (0.0394 to 0.3150 in/µs) |
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| Resolution | 0.1 mm (0.005 in) or 0.05 mm (0.002 in) |
| Accuracy | ± 0.1 mm (0.005 in) or ± 0.05 mm (0.002 in) |
| Probes | Single crystal soft faced: 2.25 MHz (3 - 250 mm), 3.5 MHz (2 - 150 mm), 5 MHz (1 - 50 mm) |
| Probe sizes | 6 mm (0.25 in), 13 mm (0.5 in) and 19 mm (0.75 in) |
| Measurement mode | Multiple Echo |
| Coatings range | Up to 6 mm (Standard Mode); up to 20 mm (Coating Plus+), for most coating types |
| Measurement range | 1 - 250 mm (0.04 - 10 in) depending on probe |
| Display | Red 4 character 7 segment LED |
| Batteries | 3 x AA alkaline, or rechargeable NiMH / NiCd |
| Battery life | Up to 50 hours continuous use with alkaline batteries |
| Gauge dimensions | 147 x 90 x 28 mm (5.75 x 3.5 x 1 in) |
| Gauge weight | 320 g (11.3 oz) including batteries |
| Environmental | Case rated to IP65; RoHS and WEEE compliant |
| Operating temperature | -10 to +50 °C (14 to 122 °F) |
| Storage temperature | -10 to +60 °C (14 to 140 °F) |
| Warranty | 3 years; free calibration for the life of the gauge |
| Kit contents | Gauge, 13 mm 2.25 MHz probe, probe lead, spare membranes, membrane oil, ultrasonic gel, 15 mm test block, membrane key, batteries, manual, calibration certificate, carry case, belt clip |
Applications
- Rope access inspection of tanks, silos, chimneys and structures
- Ship holds, tanks and hull surveys from staging
- Bridges and steelwork inspected from scaffolding or ladders
- Road tankers and pressure vessels
Supply in Saudi Arabia
Tritex NDT products are supplied in Saudi Arabia by West Velocity Company, Al Khobar - quotation, delivery across the Kingdom and the manufacturer's documentation and certificates on request. Ask for a quotation by email (info@west-velocity.com) or WhatsApp.
Manufacturer information: www.tritexndt.com
Datasheet / brochure: PDF
