Industry Standards For Handheld Ultrasonic Testing Instruments

Handheld ultrasonic testing instruments must comply with international standards-such as ISO 10863 ("Non-destructive testing - Ultrasonic testing - General principles") and ASTM E164 ("Standard Practice for Contact Ultrasonic Testing of Weldments")-as well as domestic standards like GB/T 11345 ("Non-destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic testing - Techniques, testing levels, and assessment"). These standards regulate equipment performance requirements, testing procedures, and result evaluation criteria, ensuring the reliability and comparability of testing outcomes.

EN 12504-4 (Europe): This is a general standard for ultrasonic testing instruments in Europe, providing comprehensive guidelines regarding performance, safety, reliability, and operation. It defines various testing methods, equipment performance specifications, and operational procedures, ensuring efficiency, precision, and safety in industrial ultrasonic testing applications.

ASTM C 597-02 (North America): This standard from the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) focuses on the non-destructive testing of concrete structures, specifically the detection of internal defects using ultrasonic technology. ASTM C 597-02 provides detailed operational guidelines, data processing methods, and evaluation criteria for ultrasonic testing instruments used on concrete structures, ensuring the reliability and accuracy of the results.