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Cyl-Sonic, a business unit of Nordco, Inc., is based in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Cyl-Sonic provides non-destructive testing services and equipment used in the ultrasonic examination of cylinders, pipes, and tubes.

Competitors
Digital Wave

FIBA Technologies

History
The technology for Cyl-Sonic products was originally created by Dapco in 1969. Dapco created the first multi-sensor wheel probe for industrial ultrasonic testing; this technology was primarily used for rail flaw detection. After Dapco sold the technology specific to rail flaw detection to a competitor, it continued to develop its ultrasonic testing technology for non-destructive testing of cylinders. In 2007, Nordco, Inc. purchased Dapco and created the Cyl-Sonic business unit.

Technology Comparisons with Hydrostatic Testing
Ultrasonic testing is a non-destructive testing method that uses high-frequency sound waves to determine cylinder wall thickness and identify flaws. This technology is different than hydrostatic testing, a process in which cylinders are filled with water and then tested for pressure loss.

Products and Services

 * Micro – This is a bench-top ultrasonic examination system used to test small or specialty gas cylinders, such as medical gases.
 * Industrial – This is a full-size ultrasonic examination system used to test industrial gas cylinders, such as welding gases. This system can be integrated with other cylinder requalification operations, such as sandblasting.
 * Tube and Tonne – This is a full-size ultrasonic examination system used to requalify gas tonnes and tubes.

Cyl-Sonic also offers oversight services to help cylinder requalification companies meet the regulatory requirements established by the US Department of Transportation or Transport Canada.