Railway - Axle Testing
Manual Hollow Axle Test Kit
We are pleased to announce the release of the revamped and much improved version of our long established “MHAT” (Manual Hollow Axle Test Kit) used for the inspection of Train Axles.
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Ultrasonic Probes
GB Inspection Systems offers a range of approved axle test probes giving high performance and long life. GB Inspection Systems were British Rail approved in February 1994 and have continued to service the industry, living up to our established reputation for high performance and durability.
Each probe supplied is given an individual serial number and certificate of calibration and calibration label.
We also offer a full repair and calibration service for used probes.
All items listed are available on an annual hire contract or can be purchased outright.
Angle Probes
Low angle probes, standard double crystal 2.5 MHz, fitted as standard with top BNC connectors.
| LTCBR2.5-0(BNC) | Large Twin Crystal Axle Probe, 0° 2.5MHz with BNC |
| LTCBR2.5-5(BNC) | Large Twin Crystal Axle Probe, 5° 2.5MHz with BNC |
| LTCBR2.5-7.5(BNC) | Large Twin Crystal Axle Probe, 7.5° 2.5MHz with BNC |
| LTCBR2.5-10(BNC) | Large Twin Crystal Axle Probe, 10° 2.5MHz with BNC |
| LTCBR2.5-12.5(BNC) | Large Twin Crystal Axle Probe, 12.5° 2.5MHz with BNC |
| LTCBR2.5-15(BNC) | Large Twin Crystal Axle Probe, 15° 2.5MHz with BNC |
| LTCBR2.5-17.5(BNC) | Large Twin Crystal Axle Probe, 17.5° 2.5MHz with BNC |
HE twin crystal 2.5 MHz, fitted as standard with top BNC connectors.
| TCBR2.5-0(BNC) | Twin Crystal Axle Probe, 0° 2.5MHz with BNC |
| TCBR2.5-5(BNC) | Twin Crystal Axle Probe, 5° 2.5MHz with BNC |
| TCBR2.5-7.5(BNC) | Twin Crystal Axle Probe, 7.5° 2.5MHz with BNC |
| TCBR2.5-10(BNC) | Twin Crystal Axle Probe, 10° 2.5 MHz with BNC |
| TCBR2.5-12.5(BNC) | Twin Crystal Axle Probe, 12.5° 2.5MHz with BNC |
| TCBR2.5-15(BNC) | Twin Crystal Axle Probe, 15° 2.5MHz with BNC |
| TCBR2.5-17.5(BNC) | Twin Crystal Axle Probe, 17.5° 2.5MHz with BNC |
| TCBR4-0(BNC) | Twin Crystal Axle Probe, 0° 4MHz with BNC |
High angle single crystal 2.5 MHz, fitted as standard with top BNC connectors or, as an option, side BNC connectors, end BNC connectors or side Subvis connectors.
| LSSBR2.5-37(BNC) | Large Single Shear Axle Probe 37° 2.5MHz with BNC |
| LSSBR2.5-37(SES) | Large Single Shear Axle Probe 37° 2.5MHz with Side Entry Subvis |
| LSSBR2.5-45(BNC) | Large Single Shear Axle Probe 45° 2.5MHz with BNC |
| LSSBR2.5-52(BNC) | Large Single Shear Axle Probe 52° 2.5MHz with BNC |
| LSSBR2.5-52(SES) | Large Single Shear Axle Probe 52° 2.5MHz with Side Entry Subvis |
| LSSBR2.5-52LP(SES) | Low Profile Single Shear Axle Probe 52° 2.5MHz Side Entry Subvis |
| LSSBR2.5-60(BNC) | Large Single Shear Axle Probe 60° 2.5MHz with BNC |
| LSSBR2.5-90(BNC) | Large Single Shear Axle Probe 90° 2.5MHz with BNC (surface wave) |
| LSSBR2.5-90LP(SES) | Low Profile Single Shear Axle Probe 90° 2.5MHz Side Entry Subvis (surface wave) |
| LSSBR4-60(BNC) | Large Single Shear Axle Probe 60° 4MHz with BNC |
| LSSBR4-90(BNC) | Large Single Shear Axle Probe 90° 4MHz with BNC (surface wave) |
Low angle compression single crystal 2.5 MHz, fitted as standard with top BNC connectors.
| SCBR2.5-20S(BNC) | Single Crystal Compression Axle Probe, small type 20mm 2.5MHz with BNC |
| WS? | Wedge - Small Type 0°, 5°, 7°, 7.5° , 10°, 12.5°, 15° and 17.5° (state angle required, e.g. WS5 = 5°) |
| SCBR2.5-20L(BNC) | Single Crystal Compression Axle Probe, large type 20mm 2.5MHz with BNC |
| WL? | Wedge -Larger Type 0°, 5°, 7°,7.5°, 10°, 12.5°, 15° and 17.5° (state angle required, e.g. WL5 = 5°) |
Compression Probes 0°
| SCLP10-5(BNC) | Miniature Single Crystal 10mm 0° 5MHz with integral BNC |
| GEM5-10(S) | Small Twin Crystal, 0° 10mm x 5MHz with Subvis |
| MTC10-5(BNC) | Miniature Twin Crystal 10mm 0° 5MHz with integral BNC |
Miniature Angle Probes
Other probes are available - please see our Products page for full details.
| SS50-5(S) | Miniature Angle Probe, 50° 10mm x 5MHz with Subvis |
| SS60-4(S) | Miniature Angle Probe, 60° 10mm x 4MHz with Subvis |
| SS90-2.5SW(S) | Miniature Angle Probe, 90° Surface Wave 10mm x 2.5MHz with Subvis |
Railway Calibration Blocks
GBIS supplies all types of calibration blocks and accessories for use in conjunction with ultrasonic probes used to test railway axles.
All calibration blocks are supplied with a certificate of calibration and calibration sticker.
Other types of calibration block are available – please specify on enquiry / order.
| APTB-1 | APTB-1 Calibration Block (low angle) |
| CB88I | CB88 Imperial Calibration Block |
| CB88M | CB88 Metric Calibration Block |
| No.1 | No.1 Calibration Block (25 x 100 x 300mm) modified. |
Railway Cables
Other connector configurations / lengths are available – please specify on enquiry / order.
| PC/BNC-BNC | Probe Cable / BNC to BNC connector, 2 metres in length |
| PCT/BNC-BNC | Twin Probe Cable / BNC to BNC connector, 2 metres in length |
| PC/BNC-S | Probe Cable / BNC to Subvis connector, 2 metres in length |
| PCT/BNC-S | Twin Probe Cable / BNC to Subvis connector, 2 metres in length |
Railway Consumables
Other items / manufacturers are available - please ask for further details.
| SUPRA-4B | Supramor 4 Black Ink (Box of 10 Aerosols) |
| CHECK-222 | Checkmor 222 Red Dye (Box of 10 Aerosols) |
| BRITE-4455 | Britemor 4455 Flourecent Dye (Box of 10 Aerosols) |
| REMOVER-S76 | Remover S76 (Box of 10 Aerosols) |
| DEVELOP-LD7 | Developer LD7 (Box of 10 Aerosols) |
| LUMOR-J | Lumor J Flourescent Dye (Box of 10 Aerosols) |
| WCP-712 | WCP 712 Contrast Paint (Box of 10 Aerosols) |
| BRITE-4455P | Britemore 4455 Powder (5 Ltr) |
| LUMOR-JWP | Lumor J W Powder (5 KG) |
| UCA-1M | UCA-1M Ultrasonic Couplant (4x1 ltr pack) |
| UCA-1M25 | UCA-1M Ultrasonic Couplant (25 ltr Drum) |
| UCA-2M | UCA-2M Ultrasonic Couplant (4x1 ltr pack) |
| UCA-2M25 | UCA-2M Ultrasonic Couplant (25 ltr Drum) |
| UCA-3HT | UCA-3HT Ultrasonic Couplant (4x1 ltr pack) |
Railway NDT Equipment
Ultrasonic Flaw Detectors
| Powerscan 450p | A portable high power ultrasonic flaw detector used widely throughout the industry. Comes complete with all normal accessories ready for use - just add probes and cables from above lists. |
| CTS4020E | A portable high power ultrasonic flaw detector new to the range and supplied fully supported by GBIS. Offers exceptional value and great performance. |
Eddy Current Equipment
Locator 3 or Phasec
MPI Equipment
CEY110 - 110v Electro Magnetic yoke
ELY Mag 1 - Permanent magnetic yoke
Magnetometer / Gauss meter 20- 0 – 20
Flux Density Strips, set of 5 (brass colour)