Ready for the Test

Ultrasonic thickness gauges provide an accurate method for contractors to determine the wall thickness of tanks and pipes.
Ready for the Test
An electronic ultrasonic thickness gauge can test the wall thickness of materials including steel and plastic and determine the effects of corrosion or erosion on any tank structure where access is limited to the outside. (Photos courtesy of DeFelsko)

Visual inspection and routine maintenance are the two keys to ensuring the longevity and safe operation of liquid-containing tanks. When the remaining thickness of a tank wall is in doubt, ultrasonic testing can provide a definitive measurement, either at a given point, or across...

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