Ultrasonic testing, like the kind provided by DST, is an incredibly valuable tool when it comes to diagnostics and preventative maintenance on equipment in a wide variety of industries and applications. Despite this, however, it’s just now becoming more widely known and used in HVAC/R Service Operations as more companies have tested the technology and validated it’s worth. If you’re considering it for your own HVAC/R service business, you might have some questions. We’ve gathered up the most common ones to answer here!

Ultrasonic testing is a non-destructive testing (NDT) technique, a noninvasive diagnostic tool that uses sound waves and receivers to produce information about what’s going on inside a piece of equipment. It’s highly accurate and produces precise readings, which can then be processed by a patented system like DST, using its comparative analytics, industry-side technician feedback, and Machine/Deep learning to detail the current condition of equipment and early detection of defects to help you prioritize your equipment maintenance. Results are available for review immediately once the recordings are uploaded to DST’s cloud-based Discovery Platform.

Ultrasonic testing is safe and nondestructive, meaning you don’t have to take apart the equipment being inspected to use it. It works when the equipment is in operation, meaning you don’t have to shut down or alter your regular work schedule or your customers to complete an inspection. The DST output of those readings is a highly detailed, fact-based understanding and documentation of current condition. It’s very safe, quick, and easy for HVAC/R technicians to use and helps them quickly diagnose HVAC/R problems and provide real-time feedback using the DST Mobile app from their connected device. DST’s ultrasound testing helps increase the precision and timing of your maintenance planning while matching the right technician capabilities to the job at hand, providing positive ROI.

In the past, ultrasonic testing required highly trained technicians to take and then interpret the readings. DST engineered, or better yet moved a lot of that complex function, to its patented deep machine learning diagnostic platform in the cloud. While there is a short learning curve, we can have your technicians using the system in less than a day. We utilize our own experienced HVAC/R technicians to train your technicians on the job and then provide ongoing support for your technicians, service managers and sales team to set them up for success.

While DST’s Ultrasonic testing is available for a wide variety of industries and applications, we focus on HVAC and Refrigeration applications involving mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic components like Compressors, Motors, Bearings, Pumps, Gearsets, Transmissions, Pulleys, VFDs, Pneumatic controls, Air compressors etc.

Now that you know a little more about ultrasonic testing and DST, it’s easy to see what a useful tool it can be for you and your business! Make sure to contact us to speak to one of our team members for more information and request a demo on our website today.