Cygnus Instruments Ltd

Cygnus Instruments Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of specialized non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment based at Cygnus House, 30 Prince of Wales Rd in Dorchester, Dorset (DT1 1PW, UK). Celebrating four decades as pioneers in digital multiple-echo technology, the company designs and produces ultrasonic thickness gauges capable of taking precise, reliable thickness measurements directly through protective coatings and corrosion. Operating globally from its UK headquarters, Cygnus Instruments serves a broad cross-section of heavy industries including offshore oil and gas, commercial marine shipping, subsea engineering, civil construction, hazardous process environments, and plant maintenance. Its primary technical specializations encompass surface and subsea ultrasonic thickness testing, Ex-certified hazardous area equipment, specialized high-temperature probes operating up to 300ºC without cooling, and dedicated flooded member detection systems.

The company provides an extensive portfolio of ultrasonic measurement tools engineered for harsh industrial, deep subsea, and hazardous atmospheric conditions. Key service and hardware offerings include surface UT testers, ROV-mountable thickness gauges depth-rated to 3,000 meters, diver-held underwater gauges, ultrasonic hatch cover leak detectors, and watertight door tightness testing systems. By eliminating the necessity for costly plant shutdowns, hot work permits, or protective coating removal during routine thickness surveys, Cygnus delivers exceptional operational efficiency and risk mitigation to asset managers worldwide. Service delivery is backed by comprehensive ongoing support, including technical assistance, official calibration and repair services, software updates, original spare parts supply, and detailed product training documentation, ensuring long-term hardware accuracy and operational safety across all client applications.