Proceq Middle East, the leading supplier of high-precision Swiss-made instruments in the region, has launched new ultrasonic thickness gauge Zonotip.

The Zonotip and the Zonotip+ (with additional features) are designed to measure the thickness of not only ferrous and non-ferrous metals, but also parts made from polymers, glass, ice, and other materials with a low ultrasonic attenuation. The product’s measuring range on steel is from 0.8 mm to 300 mm, according to Ahmad Abdul Qadeer, general manager, Proceq Middle East. The automation processes in Zonotip make measuring very convenient. The Zonotip’s large, high-contrast colour display ensures easy real-time visual control of the inspection process.

Two different probes are available: the standard dual-element 4.0 MHz transducer and the compact single-element 2.5 MHz transducer. The PC software Zonolink addresses professional data management needs.

Key Features of Zonotip include:  Solid body of light, shock-proof plastic • Suitable for difficult weather conditions (frost- and heat-proof) • Large high-contrast colour display ensures visual control of the inspection process • Memory for 50,000 measurements • 4.0 MHz dual-element transducer • Automatic adaptation to the surface curvature and roughness • Automatic logging of max and min values while scanning the object • Measuring of the ultrasonic pulse velocity on a sample with known thickness • Colour, sound and vibration indication when set limits are exceeded • USB connection to PC for data transfer • Eight different languages selectable.

Additional Features of Zonotip+ are:  Smaller 2.5 MHz single-element transducer • A-Scan mode showing waveform on display and saves images to memory • Metal thickness measuring through surface coating (for example paint) in A-Scan mode.

Zonotip information display

As with all Proceq Products, sales and full service support is available from Proceq’s global locations in Asia, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Russia. The Zonotip comes with a 24-month warranty on all electronic parts. When purchasing the instrument, the buyer is also offered the possibility to purchase extended warranty coverage.

Long expertise

Proceq Middle East is a subsidiary of Zurich-based Proceq SA. Established in 1954, Proceq SA is committed to the manufacturing of quality nondestructive portable testing instruments for concrete properties and structural parameters, metal hardness and paper roll hardness. The company’s strong Research and Development team continues to create products that set standards in these industries.

Since 1994, Proceq has been certified to the ISO 9001 standards that guarantee the quality of processes, products and services.

From the beginning, Proceq has been delivering ground-breaking solutions to the industry. In the 1950s, the company became the producer of the original “Schmidt Hammer” (known as the “Swiss Hammer”). This innovative tool utilises the world’s first patented non-destructive testing method for concrete properties. Another Proceq classic was released in the 1970s with the “Equotip” metal hardness tester. The instrument is based on the Leeb rebound principle which was invented by Proceq. In the following years, the company kept adding advanced products to their portfolio, such as the Canin Corrosion Analysing Instrument, the Profoscope Rebar Detector and Covermeter, the SilverSchmidt Concrete Test Hammer and the PaperSchmidt Roll Hardness Tester. In order to offer their customers a broader range of products, Proceq acquired the UK-based company CNS Farnell Ltd, producers of the world’s most trusted instrument for ultrasonic concrete testing - the “Pundit”.

Worldwide presence

To provide their international customers with local support, Proceq continually increases its presence through subsidiaries in Asia (Singapore), China (Beijing and Shanghai), Europe (Berlin, London, and Zurich), the Middle East (Dubai), Russia (St Petersburg), South America (São Paulo), the US (Chicago, Pittsburgh) and through a global network of agents and partners.