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  1. Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Equipment
  2. Ultrasonic Thickness Gauges

Waygate Technologies CL5 Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge

Easy-to-use precision thickness measuring for automotive and aerospace industries, formerly known as the Krautkramer CL 5.

Waygate Technologies CL5 Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge
GE Inspection Technologies CL5 Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge
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The Waygate Technologies CLGo+ Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge is the recommended replacement.

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Part Number
  • 022-508-909
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  • By Waygate Technologies
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Overview

Features

  • 0.005 in to 20.00 in (0.13 mm to 500 mm)
    • Dependant on material, probe, surface condition, temperature
  • 0.0001, 0.001, 0.01in resolution
  • 0.03937 to 0.78736 in/μs material velocity range
  • 2.25 × 2.56in display with backlight
  • Supervisor Lockout
  • Bi-directional serial RS-232
    • Baud rate 1200, 9600, 57600 & 115200 I/O
  • Programmable data recorder
  • Multi-language user interface
  • 3 AA batteries (Alkaline, NiMH or NiCad)
  • Impact resistant, dust & splash proof, gasket-sealed
  • Case tested to IP54

What's in the Box

  • Lithium poly battery pack
  • AC power supply
  • Plastic carry case
  • Wire stand
  • 4oz XL couplant sample
  • Firmware upgrade CD-ROM
  • Operating instruction card
  • Certificate of Conformity
  • Manual

Description

The Waygate Technologies CL5 ultrasonic thickness gauge (formerly Krautkramer CL 5) offers a full range of functionality in an easy to use, compact, and rugged package. Three soft keys directly under the display activate the functions shown on the display menus. Four directional keys help make menu changes and navigation of the text entry screen simple and efficient.

The graphical display presents the user with seven different operation modes. The user can select Normal, Minimum Scan, Maximum Scan, Differential/Rate of Reduction, Thk+A-Scan (option), Velocity (option) or Quality View. The CL5 uses a programmable data recorder for easy set up of data files from the PC. The SD Card memory system places all the data recording and set-up information on a removable SD memory card. The files are formatted allowing the user to drag and drop files when plugged directly into the PC. Other data such as digital photographs can also be stored on the same SD card. The CL5 allows direct connection to the PC, using a serial or USB port (with optional cable).

Waygate Technologies is formerly known as GE Inspection Technologies (GEIT)

Documents

Spec Sheets

  • Waygate Technologies CL5 Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Datasheet PDF (374 KB)

Manuals

  • Waygate Technologies CL5 Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Manual PDF (3.3 MB)

Accessories

Required Transducers

At least one transducer is required for this product

Waygate Technologies ALPHA-2 F Contact Probe
Waygate Technologies ALPHA-2 F Contact Probe

Fingertip contact probe, 10 MHz, 0.25 inch diameter.

$507.00
Waygate Technologies ALPHA-2 DFR Delay Line Probe
Waygate Technologies ALPHA-2 DFR Delay Line Probe

Standard delay line probe, 15 MHz, 0.3 inch contact diameter.

In Stock
$622.00
Waygate Technologies ALPHA DFR-P Delay Line Probe
Waygate Technologies ALPHA DFR-P Delay Line Probe

Plastics delay line probe, 22 MHz, 0.3 inch contact diameter.

In Stock
$694.00
Waygate Technologies ALPHA 2-A MINI-DFR Delay Line Probe
Waygate Technologies ALPHA 2-A MINI-DFR Delay Line Probe

Small diameter delay line probe, 20 MHz, 0.125 inch diameter.

In Stock
$752.00
Waygate Technologies K-PEN Pencil Probe
Waygate Technologies K-PEN Pencil Probe

7.5 or 20 MHz frequency pencil probe with straight handle.

Starting at $876.00

Required Cable

Some of the options require a cable; please read the descriptions carefully or call 1-800-884-4967 for assistance.

Waygate Technologies C-604 Probe Cable
Waygate Technologies C-604 Probe Cable

Probe cable with right angle Lemo connector.

$105.00

Software

Waygate Technologies UltraMATE LITE Software
Waygate Technologies UltraMATE LITE Software

Data management software program on CD for thickness gauges with data logger option.

$493.00
Waygate Technologies PCCBL-419 PC Cable
Waygate Technologies PCCBL-419 PC Cable

9-Pin Serial Cable to Mini 9D-Sub for the CL5 thickness gauge.

$221.00
Waygate Technologies PCCBL-690 PC Cable
Waygate Technologies PCCBL-690 PC Cable

USB to mini 9 D-sub serial PC cable and drivers kit.

In Stock
$347.00
Waygate Technologies C-994 USB Cable
Waygate Technologies C-994 USB Cable

$98.00

Accessories

Please consider these optional accessories.

Waygate Technologies RC-906 Rubber Boot
Waygate Technologies RC-906 Rubber Boot

Rubber boot and hand strap for the CL5 thickness gauge.

In Stock
$202.00
Waygate Technologies B-310 Calibration Block
Waygate Technologies B-310 Calibration Block

5-step carbon steel block for calibrating thickness range.

In Stock
$249.00
Waygate Technologies B-320 Calibration Block
Waygate Technologies B-320 Calibration Block

4-step carbon steel block for calibrating thickness range.

In Stock
$298.00
Waygate Technologies CLPR-100 Flat-Jaw Digimatic Caliper
Waygate Technologies CLPR-100 Flat-Jaw Digimatic Caliper

Mitutoy flat-jaw type digimatic caliper model # 500-171.

$720.00
Waygate Technologies CLPR-102 Neck Type Digimatic Caliper
Waygate Technologies CLPR-102 Neck Type Digimatic Caliper

Mitutoyo neck-type Digimatic caliper model # 573-251-10.

$1,178.00
Waygate Technologies CLPRCBL-751 Caliper Cable
Waygate Technologies CLPRCBL-751 Caliper Cable

Cable from CL5 thickness gauge to Mitutoyo caliper #573-251-10.

$510.00
Waygate Technologies CLPRCBL-104 Caliper Cable
Waygate Technologies CLPRCBL-104 Caliper Cable

Cable from CL5 thickness gauge to Mitutoyo caliper #573-251-10.

$442.00
Waygate Technologies WS-858 Wire Stand
Waygate Technologies WS-858 Wire Stand

$126.00
Waygate Technologies H-007 Spring-Loaded DRF Case
Waygate Technologies H-007 Spring-Loaded DRF Case

DFR case with reversible front collar for Alpha-2 DFR probes.

$608.00
Waygate Technologies D-051 0.500 Length Delays
Waygate Technologies D-051 0.500 Length Delays

Package of 10 delays for Alpha-2 DFR probe.

In Stock
$90.00
Waygate Technologies D-053 0.150 Length Delays
Waygate Technologies D-053 0.150 Length Delays

Package of 10 delays for Alpha-A-2-Mini DFR probe.

$198.00
Waygate Technologies D-018 Delay
Waygate Technologies D-018 Delay

Single delay for Alpha DFR-P probe.

$103.00
Waygate Technologies 387-003-110 Tips
Waygate Technologies 387-003-110 Tips

0.090 inch diameter tips for K-Pen Pencil Probe in a package of 10.

$421.00

Applications

This product can be used in the following applications:

  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Aviation
  • Pipe and Tube Inspection
  • Plastics

Here's how some of our customers use this product...

Quality Control of Precision Anodized Shock Tubes

The Background: The customer manufactures shock absorber casings and needs an accurate way to measure the thickness of the casings as part of their quality control protocols.

The Problem: The casing are comprised of cylinders with a 2-inch outside diameter and walls that are nominally 0.09 inches thick. The curved nature of the casings makes it tricky to get uniformly accurate readings as the transducer doesn’t sit flat on the surface.

The Solution: We suggested the GE CL5 precision thickness gauge with a 15Mhz standard delay line transducer. The plastic delay lines are the key to the solution on curved surfaces as they can be finely sanded down to match the outer curvature of the shock casing. This will give the tip of the delay line a matching contour for more reliable thickness readings.

Spot Checking the Thickness of Rolled Steel

The Background: The customer is an industrial manufacturer who needs to spot check the thickness of rolled steel.

The Problem: The primary needs of the customer include an instrument that is quick and easy to use along with x.xxxx resolution.

The Solution: The GE Inspection Technologies CL5 ultrasonic thickness gauge coupled with an Alpha DFR delay line probe has a range of 0.007 to 1.0" range in mild steel along with resolution to 0.0001” allowing the customer to easily validate their range of product thickness.

Verifying the Face Thickness of a Golf Driver

The Background: A major sporting goods manufacturer needs an instrument capable of measuring the thickness of the face of golf clubs as part of their product development and quality control efforts.

The Problem: The customer needs to make one sided measurements on very thin alloy finished goods.

The Solution: We recommended the GE Inspection Technologies CL5 ultrasonic thickness gauge paired with the GE Inspection Technologies ALPHA-2 DFR Delay Line Probe, which allowed for accurate one sided measurements a crossed the face of the club to verify variable face thickness. The CL5 can read from 0.007 to 1.0 inch in mild steel (Longitudinal Velocity .23 in/µsec) with 0.0000 inch resolution.

Need Help? Call a Waygate - Borescope (Flow) engineer at 1-800-884-4967

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