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New Tritex Multigauge 5650

Surveyor Thickness Gauge

single echo. This can be used to assess the condition of GRP

when checking for osmosis and delaminations. Either probe
can also be used in echo – echo mode, if required, by easily

selecting the option from the keypad during measurement. No
special probes are needed for echo – echo mode.

The gauge has a large modern colour display and an easy
to use clear graphic menu. For metal measurement, the gauge

utilises the Multiple Echo technique to ignore coatings up

to 20mm thick and just measures the metal substrate. No
grinding or removal of the coatings is required, signiicantly

reducing preparation time and ultimately saving both time
and money when carrying out inspections. All probes have

Intelligent Probe Recognition (IPR), which automatically
adjusts settings in the gauge when connected, resulting

in a perfectly matched probe and gauge for enhanced
UK company Tritex NDT has launched its new Multigauge performance. Also, the Automatic Measurement Veriication

5650 Surveyor thickness gauge, which has new features System (AMVS) used with multiple echo ensures only true
speciically designed for marine surveyors.measurements are displayed, even on the most heavily

Based on the already very popular original Multigauge corroded metals. An optional leather case protects the gauge
in even the most harsh environments.
5600, it can be used with existing standard soft faced probes
for measuring metal thickness through coatings, up to 20mm Only single crystal probes are used, which have a number of

thick, to give the same high standard of performance as the advantages when measuring on curved and corroded surfaces.
Multigauge 5600.The new Multigauge 5650 is supplied as a complete kit, ready

However, by simply exchanging the probe, the gauge to use, with a three-year warranty and free calibration for the
automatically switches to GRP measurement mode which useslife of the gauge. u

DMSS announces deal with Survitec

D
rew Marine Signal & Safety DMSS to further expand its global reach, maximising the growth of the Pains
(DMSS) has signed a new especially in Europe and Asia-Paciic.Wessex brand into new territories. We

multiyear contract withCommenting on the new contract, have worked with Drew Marine Signal
Survitec Group, which provides Claire Newland, Director of Global Sales & Safety for a number of years and we

survival and safety solutions to the and Business Development at DMSS are very pleased to be continuing our
marine, defence, aviation and offshore said: “We are excited to be continuing strategic partnership.”

markets.our partnership with Survitec. We are Survitec Group has presence in over
The seven-year contract includes conident that together we will continue 600 locations around the world through

the supply of Pains Wessex laresto grow and strengthen the Pains its expansive network of channel

for Survitec Group’s OEM (Original Wessex and Survitec brands.”partners. Customers include operators
Equipment Manufacturer) life raftsFrank Moffatt, Chief Procurement of ferries, cruise liners, cargo ships,

as well as distribution of the Pains Oficer at Survitec Group, said:tankers, tugs, workboats, port terminals,
Wessex brand via its global service “Our unparalleled global reach and ishing vessels, sailors and recreational

and distribution network. It will enablereputation will enable us to assist inwater enthusiasts. u

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