The Krautkrämer USM 36 is a universal ultrasonic flaw detector built for daily field and plant work.
Its large screen, rugged housing and long battery life make it reliable in harsh inspection environments across oil & gas, power generation, fabrication and aerospace.

The instrument supports weld testing, corrosion assessment, thickness measurement and metallic product evaluation, with optional DAC, AWS, DGS, BEA, and square-wave pulser capability depending on model (USM 36 / 36 S / 36 DAC).

Applications

Weld Inspection (Carbon steel, stainless, duplex, Cr-Mo alloys)

• DAC / JISDAC / AWS options
• Angle-beam support with clear A-scan visibility
  Used for structural welds, pipework, pressure systems and fabrication shops.

Corrosion Measurement (Pipelines, vessels, tanks)

• Dual-element probe support
• Minimum-capture for wall-loss detection
  Suitable for power-gen and process plant corrosion programmes.

Thickness Measurement (Automotive and industrial parts)

• Precise echo evaluation for thin and mid-range sections
  Useful for panels, machined components and light alloy parts.

Forgings & Long Products (Shafts, rings, billets)

• Phantom-PRF and DGS (depending on variant)
  Helps differentiate true flaws from spurious echoes in long components.

Special Materials

• Square-wave pulser option for difficult or attenuative alloys

Labquip NDT Support

• Guidance on choosing USM 36 / 36 S / 36 DAC
• Probe and wedge recommendations for your inspection scope
• Support with SD/USB reporting workflows
• Onsite and remote assistance
• Waygate-approved service and calibration arrangements

To assess the Krautkrämer USM 36 on your welds, pipework or components, request a demonstration with our NDT team.