What is BS EN 15317 - Ultrasonic thickness measuring equipment about?
BS EN 15317 is a standard that covers ultrasonic thickness measuring equipment, enabling stable operability of the equipment in industrial applications.
BS EN 15317 specifies methods and acceptance criteria for assessing the performance of instruments for measuring thickness using pulse-echo ultrasound.
BS EN 15317 both direct (digital) reading and waveform display types using single or dual element probes.
BS EN 15317 is used for verifying equipment covered by EN 12668-1, EN 12668-2 and EN 12668-3 when used for thickness measurement.
Who is BS EN 15317 - Ultrasonic thickness measuring equipment for?
BS EN 15317 on ultrasonic thickness measuring equipment applies to:
- Manufacturers of ultrasonic thickness measuring equipment
- Dealers and importers of ultrasonic thickness measuring equipment
- Testing houses and labs for ultrasonic equipment
- Non-destructive testing agencies
- Quality assurance services
Why should you use BS EN 15317 - Ultrasonic thickness measuring equipment?
Ultrasonic testing (UT) is a non-destructive test method for detecting cracks and defects in components and materials using sound waves. It can also be used to measure the thickness of a material, such as a wall thickness of a pipe.
BS EN 15317 provides users guidance on three group tests on ultrasonic thickness measuring equipment. BS EN 15317 also provides users with a step-by-step procedure for the test, enabling users to perform the tests correctly.
BS EN 15317 provides users guidance on general requirements for compliance, manufacturer's technical specification for ultrasonic thickness measuring equipment, calibration blocks, performance requirements for ultrasonic thickness measuring equipment, and probes, ensuring operability and accuracy of the thickness measuring equipment.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 15317, users can assess ultrasonic thickness measuring equipment, ensuring precision, performance and longevity in industrial testing applications.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 15317:2013 supersedes BS EN 15317:2007, which is now withdrawn.
