Testing air brakes with an ultrasound detector

RP news wires
Tags: condition monitoring, ultrasonic inspection, predictive maintenance, maintenance and reliability

A technician uses an ultrasound leak detector to test a truck's air brakes for leaks. CTRL Systems Inc. manufactures the UL101, a handheld ultrasound detector. Applications include leak detection and detecting mechanical failures in bearings, gears, pumps and valves. The UL101 ultrasound detector is used for predictive maintenance, condition-based maintenance, energy savings (leak detection) and for quality control inspections.