BUYING GUIDE. PURCHASING ADVICE FROM SDT ULTRASOUND SOLUTIONS EXPERTS 

SDT Ultrasound Solutions’ priority is to provide customers with devices that help them understand the health of their industrial equipment, resulting in significant savings in maintenance costs and wasted energy. Over the past six years, for example, SDT’s products have helped identify and repair countless air leaks, resulting in substantial savings for customers. And that’s just air leak detection. Ultrasound technology can be applied to eight different areas, each offering significant potential savings.

The company encourages customers to focus on the substantial savings achieved with their products, rather than the initial cost. That’s the real return on investment.

Interview with Benoit Degraeve, CEO of SDT Ultrasound Solutions.

What about the costs for maintenance / future upgrades etc.

Benoit Degraeve: The cost of maintenance can be a concern, but at SDT Ultrasound Solutions, we mitigate this with our Limited Lifetime Warranty. Our products are built to last a lifetime, and our warranty ensures that any necessary calibration, maintenance, or repairs due to normal wear and tear are covered. This removes any guesswork and unpredictability regarding maintenance costs. When your equipment needs servicing, simply return the complete SDT kit in its original storage case. Our authorized repair centers will verify every item, provide a written estimate for any necessary work, and ensure everything works like new. This comprehensive coverage includes repairs, replacements, and updates, ensuring your equipment remains reliable and efficient.

Quality: tell us something about the quality behind your products / solutions. 

B.D: At SDT, quality is at the core of everything we do. Our products are renowned for their durability and longevity. We design and build our instruments to last a lifetime, which is why we are proud to still service instruments we manufactured in the 1980s. This exceptional durability allows us to offer a comprehensive lifetime warranty to our customers, underscoring our commitment to quality.

In addition to longevity, our products are designed to provide dependable data, which is crucial for effective condition monitoring. Over time, assets naturally degrade, but the integrity of the data collected should not. With annual calibration, our solutions ensure that the data remains accurate and reliable, allowing for informed decision-making.

By focusing on both durability and reliable data, SDT Ultrasound Solutions delivers products that provide long-term value and peace of mind to our customers, affirming our reputation as a leader in quality within the industry.

Characteristics: what important features should clients search and what features do your products / solutions offer?

B.D: When selecting ultrasound solutions, clients should look for features that enhance reliability, accuracy, and ease of use. Key features to consider include:

  • High Sensitivity and Accuracy: Accurate detection of potential issues is crucial for effective maintenance.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies operation and reduces the learning curve.
  • Versatility: The ability to address multiple applications and integrate with other monitoring tools.
  • Data Analysis and Reporting: Comprehensive tools for analyzing data and generating actionable insights.

Our products, such as the LUBExpert, SDT340, and CRYSOUND imager, exemplify these features:

  • LUBExpert: This device ensures optimal lubrication of bearings, preventing over- or under-lubrication. It guides technicians through the lubrication process, ensuring consistency and accuracy. The LUBExpert tracks and records lubrication tasks, providing valuable data for improving maintenance practices.
  • SDT340: This data collector offers high sensitivity for detecting early signs of equipment failure. It features a user-friendly touchscreen interface, making it easy to operate. The SDT340 can be used for multiple applications, including leak detection, electrical inspection, and bearing monitoring, making it a versatile tool in any maintenance program.
  • CRYSOUND Imager: This innovative device uses ultrasound technology to visualize sound, helping to identify and locate issues like air and gas leaks, electrical discharges, and mechanical anomalies. The CRYSOUND Imager’s high-resolution imaging and intuitive interface make it easy to pinpoint problems quickly and accurately, enhancing the efficiency of maintenance operations.

These features ensure that our products provide comprehensive, reliable, and user-friendly solutions for a wide range of maintenance challenges.

Functionality: tell us something about ease of use, integration with other solutions or other innovative features of your products / solutions?

B.D: SDT Ultrasound Solutions designs products with functionality and ease of use as top priorities. Our solutions are not only easy to operate but also integrate seamlessly with other maintenance and condition monitoring tools, providing a holistic approach to asset management.

Ease of Use: Our products, like the SDT340 and LUBExpert, feature intuitive interfaces that simplify operation, reducing the time needed for training.

Integration: Our solutions are designed to work in harmony with other condition monitoring tools. The SDT340 can integrate data from multiple sources, providing a comprehensive view of asset health. This integration capability ensures that users can correlate ultrasound data with other types of condition monitoring data, such as vibration analysis, for a more complete understanding of equipment condition.

Innovative Features: SDT products are equipped with advanced features that set them apart. The CRYSOUND Imager, for example, utilizes ultrasound technology to visualize sound, making it possible to see and locate issues that would be difficult to detect otherwise.

Feedback: what was the feedback from clients about your products / solutions?

B.D: Our reputation is a testament to our dedication to always providing the best solutions and services to our clientele.

Here’s some feedback from our valued customers:

“Our company’s collaboration with SDT has evolved from detecting gas leaks to using ultrasound as a complementary technique to vibration analysis and optimizing lubricant dosing with LUBExpert technology. The SDT340 offers great potential, providing economic and technical benefits when used consistently. SDT is a reliable supplier that meets our needs.”

“Our maintenance teams have embraced SDT ultrasound instruments, integrating them with vibration analysis to gain deeper insights into our assets and detect failures early. Outstanding products and outstanding people make SDT an essential part of the maintenance reliability world.”

“Ultrasonic measurements can detect potential bearing problems and confirm wear assumptions. SDT successfully identified these functions during a survey, enabling us to offer early wear diagnosis of rotating elements to our customers.”

What purchasing advice do you have for clients in your fields of activity?

B.D: When purchasing ultrasound solutions, consider the long-term benefits and ROI rather than just the initial cost. Look for products with a strong warranty, reliable customer support, and proven durability. Evaluate the ease of integration with your existing systems and the availability of training and support. Investing in high-quality, versatile tools like those from SDT will provide significant savings in maintenance costs and energy efficiency, ultimately enhancing your operational reliability.

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