Ultrasonic transducers transmit and receive sound waves to measure and monitor in places where the human eye and ear can't reach. Because the sound waves can penetrate structures, and even the human body, without causing damage or requiring invasive procedures, ultrasound transducers offer the perfect solution when non-destructive testing (NDT) is required. The sound waves produced by an electrostatic ultrasonic transducer can be tracked and even translated into imagery, as in the familiar prenatal scans produced by a medical ultrasound transducer.

High power ultrasonic transducer technology also has applications for cleaning, where immersible ultrasound transducers are mounted in industrial tanks to clean and sterilize equipment by the rapid motion of the sound waves. Industries as varied as aviation, fisheries management, oil and gas exploration and utility pipeline maintenance all have uses for ultrasound transducers. To buy ultrasonic transducers online, explore these options:

1. Check ultrasound transducer manufacturer websites to review the wide range of standard products, for every application, available for ordering online.

2. Seek affordable options such as lease plans and purchase of used or refurbished equipment, especially for costly medical ultrasonic transducer needs.

3. Contact designers and manufacturers of custom ultrasonic transducers for solutions tailored to your specifications.

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Buy ultrasonic transducers for inspection and calibration

Ultrasound transducers are essential for non-destructive testing in a variety of applications. Choose an electrostatic ultrasonic transducer to fit your needs.I Recommend:The Harisonic line from Olympus NDT features immersion transducers with an integral angle beam for use in tight spaces. QNET (Quality Networks Inc.) offers PC-based ultrasonic transducer systems and software for checking pipelines and heavy industry components such as reactors. RDP Group offers linear ultrasound transducer products for ultrasonic calibration transducer applications such as checking for displacement. Check the Parsonics Corp. line of air ultrasonic transducers with a 20-to-500 kHz frequency range for numerous testing and monitoring applications.

I recommend: The Harisonic line from Olympus NDT features immersion transducers with an integral angle beam for use in tight spaces. Quality Networks Inc. (QNET) offers PC-based ultrasonic transducer systems and software for checking pipelines and heavy industry components such as reactors. RDP Group offers linear ultrasound transducer products for ultrasonic calibration transducer applications such as checking for displacement. Check the Parsonics Corp. line of air ultrasonic transducers with a 20-to-500 kHz frequency range for numerous testing and monitoring applications.

Use a high power ultrasonic transducer for industrial cleaning

Immersible ultrasound transducers offer solutions for cleaning industrial tanks and parts.

I recommend: Buy an immersible ultrasonic piezo transducer from Ransohoff for use in industrial cleaning tanks. Blackstone-Ney Ultrasonics offers a full line of bottom- or side-mounted high power ultrasonic transducer choices for cleaning applications. Blue Wave Ultrasonic claims its patented magnetostrictive ultrasonic transducers will outperform and outlast the standard ultrasonic piezo transducer.

Locate the right ultrasonic medical transducer equipment

Find an ultrasound transducer manufacturer or ultrasonic transducer supplier with the equipment you need for medical ultrasound imaging.

I recommend: Siemens is a leading ultrasound transducer manufacturer, offering medical ultrasound transducer solutions for cardiology, radiology and OB/GYN imaging. Sound Technology. Inc. offers innovative solutions to medical ultrasonic transducer needs. Find a range of new and used medical ultrasound transducer equipment for sale or lease at AMDworldwide, LLC. National Ultrasound offers affordable refurbished ultrasonic medical transducer equipment from leading manufacturers such as GE.

Find a custom ultrasound transducer manufacturer to design equipment to your specs

If you need a specially designed ultrasonic flow transducer or a custom line of rotary ultrasonic transducers, or you're looking for ultrasonic transducers for non-standard applications, your best bet is to contact an ultrasound transducer manufacturer that specializes in custom work.

I recommend: Piezo Technologies specializes in custom designed downhole ultrasound transducers for oil and gas exploration. Contact Airmar Technology Corporation for custom air and marine ultrasonic transducer applications, including fisheries management. Massa Products Corporation has the capability to mass produce custom ultrasound transducers in volumes of up to 40,000 a week; they have designed ultrasonic transducers for collision avoidance, security alarms and even a bowling alley scoring system.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Check to see whether the ultrasonic transducer supplier or ultrasound transducer manufacturer you're interested in will be exhibiting at upcoming trade shows. Visiting an exhibition booth is a great way to get a hands-on feel for the product. Ask about trade show discounts, too.