Modal Acoustic Emission

What is MAE?

Modal Acoustic Emission (MAE) testing is a non-destructive testing method and is used to analyze the structural integrity of composite cylinders through guided ultrasonic waves.

Why test using MAE?

MAE is the most advanced testing platform for composite cylinders worldwide. Hexagon Digital Wave has developed propieratary technology used for requalification of gas distribution modules and SCBA's.

• Detects and quantifies critical defects
• Reduces total cost of cylinder ownership
• Doubles the life of fire department SCBAs

Requalification services

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Life extension services

We offer life-extension services of carbon wrapped cylinders, such as self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs) and other carbon cylinders holding gas under pressure. Using MAE, we can double the lifespan of your cylinders.

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Did you know?

Hexagon Digital Wave has, through its modular acoustic examination (MAE) technology, inspected and tested more than 7 800 cylinders to date. By extending the life of these cylinders, we successfully avoided more than 235 metric tons of landfill waste. (numbers TBU)

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Modal Acoustic Emission in Action

As an approved requalification platform, Modal Acoustic Emission is a big departure from a volumetric pass/fail determination. It’s truly the future of structural integrity investigation for composite cylinders.

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A truly groundbreaking methodology

Given its remarkably simple application and highly precise results, Modal Acoustic Emission is truly a quantum leap forward in the monitoring and qualifying composite pressure vessels.

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