High Temperature Couplants

Overview

Magnaflux high temperature ultrasonic couplants are specialized formulations designed to maintain effective acoustic coupling at elevated temperatures where standard couplants would fail. These products are essential for ultrasonic testing in high-temperature industrial applications.

Product Details and Specifications

Pyrogel (Pyrogel 100)

A thick gel wide temperature range couplant for thickness gauging, flow metering, acoustic emissions testing and flaw detection/sizing at -50 to 805°F / -45 to 429°C. Pyrogel is a broad temperature range couplant for thickness gauging, flow metering, acoustic emissions testing and flaw detection/sizing. These products contain no polymers and resists drying, making them an excellent choice for long term flow metering applications.

Key Features:

  • Extremely wide temperature range: -50°F to 805°F (-45°C to 429°C)
  • Thick gel consistency for extended coupling
  • Polymer-free formulation
  • Excellent resistance to drying
  • Ideal for long-term applications

Applications:

Acoustic emission testing, corrosion testing, flaw detection, high temperature ultrasonic testing, long-term coupling, long-term flow metering, low temperature locations, pipes, tubular goods, casing and connections, pressure vessels, thickness gauging, transmission pipes.

Sono 600

Multi-purpose couplant with a wide temperature range for flaw detection, thickness gauging and acoustic emission testing from 0 to 700°F / -18 to 371°C. Sono 600 is a versatile, multi-purpose couplant with a wide operating temperature range for flaw detection, thickness gauging and acoustic emission testing in petrochemical, power generation, automotive, aerospace, food processing equipment and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Key Features:

  • Operating temperature range: 0°F to 700°F (-18°C to 371°C)
  • Multi-purpose versatile formulation
  • Suitable for various industrial applications
  • Reliable performance across temperature range

Applications:

Acoustic emission testing, aerospace, automotive, flaw detection, flow metering, food processing, high temperature ultrasonic testing, OCTG inspections, pharmaceutical manufacturing, pipes, tubular goods, casing and connections, power generating boilers, pressure vessels, thickness gauging, transmission pipes

Sono 1100

High-temperature couplant for thickness gauging ultrasonic inspections reaching from 700 to 775°F / 371 to 413°C. Extended open time window for longer inspections or to optimize thickness readings at high temperatures.

Key Features:

  • Ultra-high temperature range: 700°F to 775°F (371°C to 413°C)
  • Specifically designed for extreme temperature applications
  • Extended open time for prolonged inspections
  • Optimized for thickness readings at maximum temperatures
  • Complementary to Sono 600 for higher temperature ranges

Applications:

  • High-temperature thickness gauging
  • Extended inspection periods at extreme temperatures
  • Critical temperature applications beyond Sono 600 range
  • Power generation equipment at maximum operating temperatures

Temperature Range Comparison

Temperature Coverage:

  • Pyrogel 100: -50°F to 805°F (-45°C to 429°C) - Widest range
  • Sono 600: 0°F to 700°F (-18°C to 371°C) - General high-temp range
  • Sono 1100: 700°F to 775°F (371°C to 413°C) - Ultra-high temperature specialist

Overlapping Coverage:

  • Sono 600 and Sono 1100 provide complementary coverage from 0°F to 775°F
  • Pyrogel 100 covers the entire range and extends to both lower and higher extremes
  • Strategic selection allows optimal performance across all temperature ranges

Industrial Applications

Power Generation

  • Boiler tube inspections at operating temperatures
  • Steam line thickness monitoring
  • Pressure vessel inspections
  • High-temperature piping systems

Petrochemical Industry

  • Refinery equipment inspection
  • High-temperature process piping
  • Pressure vessel monitoring
  • Transmission pipeline inspection

Aerospace and Automotive

  • Engine component testing
  • High-temperature structural inspections
  • Critical component flaw detection
  • Quality control during manufacturing

Food Processing and Pharmaceutical

  • Sanitary equipment inspection
  • High-temperature process equipment
  • Sterile system monitoring
  • Compliance with industry standards

Selection Guidelines

Choose Pyrogel 100 when:

  • Widest temperature range is required (-50°F to 805°F)
  • Long-term coupling is needed
  • Polymer-free formulation is specified
  • Resistance to drying is critical
  • Flow metering applications require extended coupling

Choose Sono 600 when:

  • General high-temperature applications (0°F to 700°F)
  • Multi-purpose versatility is needed
  • Standard high-temperature inspections
  • Cost-effective solution for most applications

Choose Sono 1100 when:

  • Ultra-high temperatures are encountered (700°F to 775°F)
  • Extended inspection time is required at maximum temperatures
  • Optimized thickness readings at extreme temperatures
  • Applications exceed Sono 600 temperature limits

Key Advantages of High Temperature Couplants

Performance Benefits:

  • Maintain acoustic coupling at elevated temperatures
  • Consistent performance across wide temperature ranges
  • Extended working time at high temperatures
  • Reliable transmission characteristics

Operational Benefits:

  • Reduced downtime for temperature-sensitive inspections
  • Ability to inspect equipment during operation
  • Enhanced safety by enabling hot inspections
  • Improved inspection efficiency

Economic Benefits:

  • Reduced need for equipment shutdown
  • Extended couplant working life
  • Fewer inspection delays due to temperature constraints
  • Optimized maintenance scheduling

These Magnaflux high temperature ultrasonic couplants provide comprehensive solutions for demanding thermal environments, enabling reliable ultrasonic testing across a wide range of industrial applications from sub-zero to ultra-high temperature conditions.