Panametrics ABWM-5T 45, 45° Shear Wave Angle Beam Wedge for 0.50" Transducer (Accupath Series, Steel)

Precision Shear Wave Performance for Steel Weld Inspections

The Panametrics ABWM-5T 45 is optimized to deliver a 45° refracted shear wave in steel for critical flaw detection and weld sizing. Compatible with 0.50" (13 mm) Panametrics and Olympus Accupath series transducers, it provides accurate ultrasonic beam control, stable coupling, and repeatable data—whether you're checking weldments in the field or conducting shop-floor inspections.

Tested Compatibility with Industry-Leading Flaw Detectors

This wedge integrates seamlessly with popular flaw detectors used in structural steel and pressure vessel inspections, including:

• Olympus Epoch XT / Epoch 650
• Waygate (GE Krautkrämer) USM 100
• Panametrics Epoch 4 / 4B

When paired with these systems and an Accupath transducer, the ABWM-5T 45 provides code-compliant performance for manual and semi-automated ultrasonic testing (UT).

Key Technical Features

• Precision-machined to deliver an accurate 45° refracted shear wave angle in carbon steel
• Designed for 0.50" (13 mm) single-element Accupath transducers
• Rugged polymer body engineered for durable use in field and shop conditions
• Stable sound transmission through coatings and light surface irregularities

Applications

• Manual and encoded weld inspection
• Crack detection, sizing, and orientation
• Pipeline, structural steel, and pressure vessel integrity testing
• TOFD and corrosion mapping scenarios requiring angle beam access

Order with Expertise

Equip your UT team with the Panametrics ABWM-5T 45 for guaranteed angle conformity and field-tested performance. Call Cartoli at 1-833-322-7865 for consultation, inventory, or bulk procurement options.