Description
The Krautkramer USM 36 is the latest development in Waygate Technologies’ Krautkramer USM range of flaw detectors. It uses a modern operating system. It also has strong and reliable hardware from GE’s Krautkramer portable flaw detection tools.
Waygate Technologies USM 36 Ultrasonic Flaw Detector has a strong and comfortable design. It features the largest display screen in its class and offers top-notch UT performance. It includes many new features to make sure this tool is used daily by flaw detectors around the world.
The Krautkramer USM 36 features a 7-inch LCD display with a resolution of 800×480 pixels. Signals can be easily viewed and accurately interpreted.
The Krautkramer USM 36 has the same rotary knobs as earlier models. However, the function keys are now smaller. They are now a simple, easy-to-use 6-key keyboard. This design allows for simple and efficient operation.
Features
- 7 inch LCD display, 800 x 480 resolution
- More than 13 hrs of battery life
- Pulser (EN12668 specifications):
- Spike model;
- 120 to 300V
- 30 to 100 ns
- SQ model;
- 120 to 300V, steps of 10V
- 30 to 500 ns, steps of 10 ns
- 50 to 1000 ohms damping
- Color Leg Indicator in “live” A-Scan for Angle Beam Inspections
- Intuitive 6 key keyboard
- IP66 rated
- Data can be stored on removable SD-card or USB memory stick
The Waygate Technologies Krautkramer USM 36 Ultrasonic Flaw Detector is a product of Baker Hughes. It was formerly known as GE Inspection Technologies. This flaw detector is very versatile. It can operate in DAC, AWS, and DGS modes.
It is used for many applications. These include weld inspections, thickness measurements, and corrosion measurements. It is also used for forging inspections and other tough materials. The industries where the Waygate Technologies Krautkramer USM 36 proves useful include the automobile, power generation, petrochemical, and aerospace industries.
A proven, reliabl,e and robust ultrasonic flaw detector for precise results
The Krautkrämer USM 36 combines modern technology with the strong and reliable hardware from Waygate Technologies. This hardware is part of their trusted Krautkrämer portable flaw detection instruments. It includes many new features to ensure this instrument is used daily by flaw detectors worldwide.
Applications for the Krautkramer USM 36 include:
- Weld inspections in the power generation and petrochemical industries
- Precise thickness measurement in the automotive industry
- Corrosion measurement in the power generation
- Inspection of forging
- Inspection of special materials
The DAC instrument package adds the following to the standard package: DAC, square wave pulser, and AWS D 1.1 calibration tool.
The S instrument package adds the following to the DAC package: DGS, Phantom echo, backwall echo attenuation, a third gate (‘C’), and a data logger.
When you select lemo connectors and the DAC instrument package (part number 0037460), you have three options. You can choose from three transducer and cable kit packages.

ASME Weld
- MWB 45° angle beam transducer, 4MHz frequency, 8x9mm element (0056927)
- MWB 60° angle beam transducer, 4MHz frequency, 8x9mm element (0056928)
- MWB 70° angle beam transducer, 4MHz frequency, 8x9mm element (0056929)
- MSEB dual element straight beam transducer, 4MHz, 3.5x10mm element (0057462)
- Lemo 00 to Lemo 1 probe cable (0050486)
- Lemo #00 to Dual Lemo 1 (0053887)
AWS Weld
- AWS Gamma angle beam transducer, 2.25MHz frequency, 16x19mm element (113-292-601)
- AWS 45° wedge, 63x63mm element (118-340-104)
- AWS 60° wedge, 16x16mm element (118-340-105)
- AWS 70° wedge, 16x16mm element (118-340-106)
- BNC to Lemo 1 cable (118-140-018)
General Purpose
- MB S straight beam transducer, 4MHz frequency, 10mm element (0057749)
- Lemo 00 to Lemo 1 probe cable (0050486)
Waygate Technologies was formerly known as GE Inspection Technologies (GEIT)
What’s in the Box
- GE USM 36 Unit
- Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery Pack
- Lithium Ion Battery Charger /AC Power Supply
- SD Card (2 GB)
- USB Download Cable
- Transport Case
- Quick Reference Operating Card
- Operating Manual on CD
- Certificate Of Conformity




































