Hylec Controls V-Meter MK IV ultrasonic testing system

The Hylec Controls V-Meter MK IV ultrasonic testing system is now being used in a new application for wood density testing.

Hylec recently received an enquiry from a user needing to test submerged wooden pylons. By equipping the V-Meter MK IV with underwater transmitter and receiver ultrasonic transducers, the team successfully conducted in situ ultrasonic testing beneath the waterline.

Fully capable underwater, the testing system is suitable for marine piles, piers, bridge footings and flooded structures. It provides non-destructive testing of wood, concrete and composites, and provides real-time data for velocity and integrity assessment.

The portable, rugged device can now be used a replacement for the discontinued Pilodyn wood density tester.

Already in use for applications across mining, marine infrastructure and construction, the device is suitable for engineers, divers and asset inspectors needing to assess timber and structural materials — now even in submerged or saturated environments.