ULTRASONICS FOR PERMANENT WAY INSPECTION

A portable ultrasonic flaw detector known as the Sonirail is easily operated, and simple to adjust. The electronic apparatus, enclosed in a metal box, is connected to a probe stick which the operator slides on the rail. Indications are given audibly by means of a built-in loudspeaker, supplemented by visual signals on a milliammeter. An operator can identify common defects and estimate their size. The equipment is particularly suited for checking at fishplates.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1954-4-23

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 468
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 100

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Defects; Inspection; Inspection cars; Maintenance of way; Nondestructive tests; Rail (Railroads); Railroad tracks; Technology; Tie bars; Ultrasonic tests
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Rail inspection; Track maintenance equipment
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039454
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM