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OKOndt GROUP At International Railway Trade Fair For Transport Technology InnoTrans-2022 In Germany

On September 20 to 23, 2022, the 13th International Railway Trade Fair for Transport Technology InnoTrans-2022 took place in Berlin – for the first time after 4-year covid-related restrictions – it’s the world-scale exhibition which is traditionally held every two years.

At this year’s InnoTrans, our country was represented by 10 companies-manufacturers of machine-building sector supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, local Exporters and Investors Council, HQ of the «Entrepreneurship and Export Promotion Office».

Produced devices and Systems:

Magnetic Particle - UMPK-OS38, UMPK-2000.
Ultrasonic - UD4-94-ОKО-01, UD4-76, SNK-KP8, SAUZK Uniscan Luch OS-4 (AXLE-4), SNK OS-3
UDS2-73, UDS2-77, UD3-71, USR-01, Revizor-KP
Eddy current - VD3-71, ЕТS2-73, ЕТS2-77, SNK OS-3, OKOSCAN 73HS, VD 131-ND, KVD-300.

We united at one booth the local producers of bearings, locomotives, railcars, signaling, communication and automation systems, as well as the manufacturer of nondestructive testing equipment for railways – the OKOndt GROUP Company.

The exhibition took place in a vivacious busy ambiance. Continuous business at the OKOndt GROUP’s stand with the visitors from the USA, Canada, Africa, India, China, South Korea, Singapore, countries of Central, West and East Europe was a result of a high interest to the flaw detectors made by OKOndt GROUP that are designed to perform the NDT of the rolling stock components (cars, locos) and rail tracks.

The showcased portable, mechanized and automated non-destructive testing means are made by the companies belonging to the GROUP.

Nice friendly environment and the business part of the event contributed to the understanding between the manufacturers of non-destructive testing means and consumers in railway industry.

The world-largest Railway Manufacturers Exhibition by its scale and a number of participants – 2840 from 56 countries from all over the globe – was attended by a total of 137,000 visitors.

Types of Portable UT Flaw Detectors by OKOndt GROUP

Sonocon B: This is the lightest manual compact flaw detector in the OKOndt GROUP's ultrasonic device lineup, weighing less than 2.2 pounds (1 kg). It accurately detects and localizes various types and sizes of defects, even under unstable acoustic contact conditions. The device has attachment lugs that allow NDT specialists to fasten it securely and conveniently to their chest mount on work clothing, keeping it within easy reach.

Sonocon BL: This is a desktop flaw detector with a larger screen than the Sonocon B. It comes in either plastic or metal cases. It has an integrated, fold-out stand that allows users to conveniently adjust the screen angle when placing the device on a table or pipe. The device can also be hung if necessary.

Advantages of Portable UT Flaw Detectors by OKOndt GROUP

User-friendly. The well-proportioned 800 × 480 pixel display and keyboard backlight deliver clear, easy-to-read data while minimizing eye strain during long inspections. All essential settings are within quick reach via intuitive keyboard shortcuts and a handy Quick Access Menu.

Wide-ranging features. Portable ultrasonic flaw detectors offer more than a dozen operating modes. These include precise thickness measurement with a dedicated marker, automatic signal amplitude control, acoustic contact quality monitoring, and other advanced functions. They also provide automatic calibration for different transducer types and the simultaneous construction of three ultrasonic signal amplitude diagrams, allowing for the efficient rejection of defective parts. Various ultrasonic signal detection modes—including radio signal, positive half-wave, negative half-wave, and bipolar detection—help adapt the flaw detector to different defect types and inspection conditions, improving accuracy and reducing false positives. This ensures reliable and efficient inspections.

Reliable in Challenging Conditions. Manual ultrasonic flaw detectors can operate in demanding environments. Their rugged, IP65-rated casing provides full protection against dust and water. They perform reliably across a wide temperature range from -22°F to 122°F (-30°C to +50°C), making them suitable for both hot and cold conditions. These devices are also resistant to ionizing radiation and operate consistently in humid environments, ensuring durability and dependable functionality in challenging industrial settings.

Operation with all probe types. The set of UT transducers for portable flaw detectors is customized according to the customer's requirements and the specific inspection tasks for parts and objects. For example, ultrasonic testing of rails and welds may require delivery sets that include different straight beam contact transducers, angle beam contact transducers, and straight beam contact dual element transducers.

OKOndt GROUP At International Railway Trade Fair For Transport Technology InnoTrans-2022 In Germany