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KDS is the importer of the ultrasonic leak detector from the German company Sonotec. Each leak of compressed air, gas or from a vacuum causes an ultrasonic sound. These sounds are only partly audible to the human ear, or are lost in the noise of production processes.
With the Sonaphone these signals are received by the ultrasonic microphone and converted to an audible and visible signal. The advantage of this detector is that the background noise can be eliminated during measuring. This allows the detecting of any leak during production. The magnitude of the leak is shown on a light emitting diode bar. Red for a large leak, yellow for a medium leak and green for a minor leak.
Spaces with explosion hazard
We use the Sonaphone EX for measurements in spaces with an explosion hazard (category II 2 G). This more extensive ultrasonic leak detector has an integrated datalogger for 1,000 measuring points. Also available is an option for temperature measurements between 0 and 300°C, and infrared reading to your computer.
It is also possible to use an external transmitter that sends out three strong ultrasonic sound signals (Sonaphone T) to measure spaces and/or compartments for leak-tightness. Examples of such spaces may include a freezer unit, silo, engine compartment or a porthole. The Sonaphone can also be used in ATEX zones.
Where can you deploy the Sonotec leak detector?
You can use the Sonaphone in places such as the following:
- Leaks in compressed air and vacuum installations;
- Testing the tightness of condensation traps;
- Testing the leak-tightness of valves and cocks;
- For both gases and liquids (an optional probe is required for liquids);
- Identification of damage to ball bearings;
- The identification of cavitation in pump and compressor installations. With corona effects due to sparking in electrical installations;
- The tracing of leaks of technical gases such as acetylene and oxygen (EX Sonaphone) in welding systems;
- An ultrasonic transmitter can be used to test spaces for noise and liquid sealing, for example tanks and silos.
Common causes of compressed air leaks are:
- Leaking quick-release couplings;
- Broken hoses and hose connections;
- Leaking valves;
- Time-controlled magnetic valves (blow-off);
- Seized floats in steam traps;
- Leaks in O-rings with the corrosion of steel compressed air lines.
Brochures
Click on the links alongside to download the different Sonaphone brochures in .pdf format. You need Adobe Reader to open these files. This program can be downloaded free.
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