Using traditional acrylic materials for aircraft inspections can have a tendency to cause issues that ultimately end up costing you time and accuracy. Some examples of this might be maintaining coupling between your probe and the part, issues with the delay scuffing the surface of the part, and the mess of gel cleanup afterward. These examples are just referencing the easy-to-reach porti... (read more)

Materials are often examined to evaluate the integrity of construction; or in medical applications, to diagnose for abnormalities. The preferred methods are usually non-invasive or non-destructive. Typical methods used include visual examinations (e.g. an eyeexamination by an ophthalmologist), X-rays, ultrasound (used in both medical and industrial applications), and MRI (magnetic resona... (read more)

NEW POLYMER PROVIDES HIGHER CONFORMABILITY AND BETTER ATTENUATION (read more)

Applications exist where ultrasonic probes are required to be in place for long periods of time, sometimes in relatively extreme conditions. Typically, ultrasonic corrosion monitoring and ultrasonic flow metering place probes on a surface and take readings on a continuous or periodic basis. Water soluble gels eventually dry and the coupling effect is reduced and then lost.

Innovat... (read more)

AQUALENE NDT COUPLANT FOR COMPOSITE INSPECTIONS

Using traditional acrylic materials for aircraft inspections can have a tendency to cause issues that ultimately end up costing you time and accuracy. Some examples of this might be maintaining coupling between your probe and the part, issues with the delay scuffing the surface of the part, and the mess of gel cleanup afterward. Thes... (read more)

AQUALENE NDT COUPLANT FOR COMPOSITE INSPECTIONS

Using traditional acrylic materials for aircraft inspections can have a tendency to cause issues that ultimately end up costing you time and accuracy. Some examples of this might be maintaining coupling between your probe and the part, issues with the delay scuffing the surface of the part, and the mess of gel cleanup afterward. Thes... (read more)

Over the years, these elastomeric materials have been developed with a range of low acoustic velocities and relatively low attenuation. (read more)

NDT Couplant Saves Time and Material Costs when Inspecting Composite Materials (read more)

Non invasively size cracks in manufactured materials such as steel and to inspect HDPE butt fusion welds. (read more)

Delay Lines for Ultrasonic Thickness gauges

We offer soft conformable delay line for Ultrasonic Thickness gauges

Moulded polymers for unique Ultrasonic NDT Application

Used for; precision thickness gaging, straight beam flaw detection and inspection of parts with limited contact areas. (read more)

We offer soft conformable delay line for Ultrasonic Thickness gauges (read more)

Acoustic capable polymers for Ultrasonic Battery inspections (read more)

We offer Soft conformable coupling pad for Ultrasonic NDT applications. (read more)

We offer Soft conformable coupling pad for Ultrasonic NDT applications. (read more)

Decrease your inspection time by improving the signal to noise ratio on your scans using our polymers (read more)

"Our polymers act as an efficient medium in sending and receiving signals between transducers, causing minimal distortion" (read more)

Innovations in the World of Ultrasonic Polymers (read more)

Acoustic capable polymers for Ultrasonic Battery inspections

We regularly work with NDT Level II and Level III project managers to innovate and develop new solutions that meet the evolving needs of their projects by guiding them step-by-step through the process of creating acoustic capable wheels, wedges and delay lines. (read more)

Acoustic capable polymers for Ultrasonic Clamp on Flow meters

Decrease your inspection time by improving the signal to noise ratio on your scans using our polymers (read more)

Advanced Ultrasonic Couplant for Long Term Probe Placement (read more)

When I first switched to Aqualene™, it was a night and day difference.

– Brandon Phillips,
NDT Level III (read more)

Decrease your inspection time by improving the signal to noise ratio on your scans using our polymers (read more)

Decrease your inspection time by improving the signal to noise ratio on your scans using our polymers (read more)

We are producing some 0.1 – 0.2mm thick Aqualene 310 cut into rectangles that are 25 x 65mm.

The application is to couple between a wedge and transducer. The benefit over liquid couplants is that this membrane lasts longer and reduces the number times you have to dismantle the probe from the wedge to recouple. (read more)

A Clear Signal for Clean Aerospace Inspections (read more)

Using Aqualene™ as a coupling solution for aircraft inspections allows you to add these savings to your inspections: (read more)

Our focus is on highly effective sound transfer through the development of acoustic-capable polymers. These new polymers enable coupling of the ultrasonic sensor to the material under test and provides a layer to couple, seal or optimize energy transfer. (read more)

Innovation Polymers now Offering a Large Diameter Delay Line with Soft Comformable Material (read more)

Innovation Polymers now Offering a Large Diameter Delay Line with Soft Comformable Material

This past month, Innovation Polymers has released a large diameter (25mm) delay line with our soft, conformable AQUALINK 100 material. (read more)

High Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE) pipe is now a popular substitute for steel pipe.

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High Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE) pipe is now a popular substitute for steel pipe. Varieties of HDPE used in industry have an acoustic velocity range from ≈ 2100 m/s to ≈ 2600 m/s. Using PMMA or polystyrene as a refracting wedge material could result in very little to negative refraction. Elastomeric materials designed by Innovation Polymers range from ≈ 1025 m/s to

Multiple-Angle TOFD Wedge for HDPE Inspection

High Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE) pipe is now a popular substitute for steel pipe. Varieties of HDPE used in industry have an acoustic velocity range from ≈ 2100 m/s to ≈ 2600 m/s. Using PMMA or polystyrene as a refracting wedge material could result in very little to negative refraction. Our elastomeric materials range fro... (read more)

Innovation Polymers in partnership with Materials Research Institute has developed a new and innovative phased array wedge design that improves phased array sectorial scanning of HDPE butt fusion joints. We have done this by incorporating a damping material with a low velocity refracting wedge made with Aqualink™ for pulse-echo testing. (read more)

Can be customized for different holder and polymer stand-off lengths (read more)

Innovation Polymers just released a new line of Zero Degree Phased-Array Delay-line probes and holders using Aqualene™, ACE™, and Aqualink™. Currently, these delay-line units come with a holder designed to mount a standard Olympus A12 or M2M G3 probe. (read more)

Zero Degree Phased-Array Delay-line probes and holders using Aqualene™, ACE™, and Aqualink™. (read more)

Zero Degree Phased-Array Delay-line probes and holders using Aqualene™, ACE™, and Aqualink™. Currently, these delay-line units come with a holder designed to mount a standard Olympus A12 or M2M G3 probe. Holders are designed to permit the delay-line to protrude 3mm from the holder to accommodate minor contour variations of the test surface. (read more)

NDT Couplant Saves Time and Material Costs when Inspecting Composite Materials (read more)

Innovation Polymers, a leader in sensor solutions for the non-destructive industry, has been recognized by Applied Technology Review as the top sensor solutions provider in Canada for 2023. (read more)

The research and development team at Innovation Polymers have created a new elastomer (ACE™ 200). (read more)

The research and development team at Innovation Polymers have created a new elastomer (ACE™ 200). The new formulation enhances the conformability as well as the ultrasonic properties of the material. This new material can now easily conform to irregular shapes which includes processing into flat sheets, bladders or wheels and other custom configurations based on customer specific d... (read more)

High Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE) pipe is becoming a popular substitute for steel pipe. Varieties of polyethylene used in industry can have an acoustic velocity range from about 2100m/s to about 2600m/s. Using PMMA or polystyrene as a refracting wedge material could result in very little refraction or even negative refraction. Elastomeric materials designed by Innovation Polymers range f... (read more)

Innovation Polymers, a leader in sensor solutions for the non-destructive industry, has been recognized by Applied Technology Review as the top sensor solutions provider in Canada for 2023. The award highlights the company's commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions to its customers across a range of industries. (read more)

Innovation Polymers is a leader in acoustic capable polymer solutions for the non-destructive testing industry, providing high-quality products and services to clients across a range of industries. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, the company has the capability to develop a wide range of unique sound coupling polymeric media and has earned a reputation as a trus... (read more)

Sound Transfer - Coupling Media

Our focus is on highly effective sound transfer through the development of acoustic-capable polymers. These new polymers enable coupling of the ultrasonic sensor to the material under test or provides a layer to couple, seal or optimize energy transfer.

• Industrial dry coupling applications
• Novel wheel probe or de...

Innovation Polymers in partnership with Materials Research Institute has developed a new and innovative phased array wedge design that improves phased array sectorial scanning of HDPE butt fusion joints. We have done this by incorporating a damping material with a low velocity refracting wedge made with Aqualink™ for pulse-echo testing.

The new design overcomes issues common... (read more)

POLYMER PROVIDES HIGHER CONFORMABILITY AND BETTER ATTENUATION

The research and development team at Innovation Polymers have created a new elastomer (ACE™ 200). The new formulation enhances the conformability as well as the ultrasonic properties of the material. This new material can now easily conform to irregular shapes which includes processing into flat sheets, bladders o... (read more)

CONFORMABLE DELAY LINE FOR FLAT, CONVEX AND CONCAVE SURFACES

Ultrasonic thickness testing is probably one of the simplest and most common applications of ultrasonic technology. However, it can be frustrating trying to get a steady signal because the surface is rough or not flat. Innovation Polymers now provides a conformable delay line in a 3-legged holder that can improve stabili... (read more)