Western Instruments was incorporated in 1965 and manufactures Pit Gauges and Portable Magnetic Particle (MPI) Inspection Equipment.

WE-3
The WE-3 is the World's most economically priced AC Yoke. Manufactured like competitive Yokes, it is our economical alternative to our premium quality W and WC-Series models. The WE-3 and WE-3K (230 Volt) are now available to our distributors and customers worldwide.

WE-3HD
The WE-3HD is simply the most Rugged, Standard Type Yoke in the market place today. These high quality products use many of our Preimium WC-Series features, while using a standard switch.

WC-5
The WC-5 is Western’s most economically priced Compact Yoke, and is Highlighted on our “W-Series Crack Detectors” brochure. The WC-5 is a Fixed Leg Yoke, and as such has a more limited number of applications however it is ideally suited for Automotive Head Rebuilders.

WC-6
The WC-6 is our most popular AC Yoke, and is always the end-user’s first choice due to it’s light weight and ease of handling. The ‘K’ models are designed to handle voltages of 208 to 250 Volts AC.

WC-6X2
The WC-6X2 was designed and manufactured to aid inspector in performing MPI on coated surfaces by lifting over 20 pounds! Many Inspectors prefer it’s extra strong AC field for testing large areas with full leg extension.

WC-7
The WC-7 is the worlds lightest and most compact AC/DC Yoke. The WC-7 is equipped with a simple AC or DC Selector Switch. The WC-7V has a 6 position rotary switch for AC or 5 present DC intensities, making it the only AC/DC Yoke able to provide linear DC adjustments

WC-8
The WC-8 boasts the lowest power draw of any Battery Operated Yoke. Battery Packs are supplied in 3, 7, or 12 Amp Hour configurations, with either 1 or 2 connectors, with the later allowing a 12 Volt UV Lamp to operate off the same battery. Our standard 1.5 Amp Battery Charger is the strongest in the industry.

WC-9
The WC-9 represents one of the greatest technical advancements, in the Portable Magnetic Particle Testing Equipment Industry, with total operator mobility! Western Instruments Cordless Yokes (WC-9, W-9) are the only Yokes of their type in the World!

W-6
Western’s first Flexible Leg AC Yoke, with no limit too the many industry improvements and innovations;

Ergonomic Design; Rugged Strain Relief; Long Life Switch; Grounded Switch; Safety Switch; Urethane Rubber Housing;......

W-7
The W-7’s claim to fame was the smallest and lightest AC/DC Yoke, now surpassed by our WC-7. Most importantly, was our Solid State Controls that permitted Linear DC Field Adjustment on the W-7V! The W-7 is still the second best AC/DC Yoke in the world!

W-8
The WC-8 also boasts the lowest power draw of any Battery Operated Yoke. Like the WC-8, Battery Packs are supplied in 3, 7, or 12 Amp Hour configurations, and with our Dual Connectors, allow a 12 Volt UV Lamp to operate off the same battery. Our standard 1.5 Amp Battery Charger is the strongest in the industry.

W-9
The World’s only Cordless Yoke! This unit is also offered in an Underwater configuration (W-9UW), but in any case the W-9 is designed to be Intrinsically Safe. The 1.5 Amp Hour Battery provides continuous operation for over 90 minutes!

WM-Series
Western’s Permanent Magnet Yokes are offered in 2 configurations; the WM-5A; and the WM-5. The WM-5A lifts over 50 Pounds when new, and the WM-5 lifts over 60 Pounds, and after years of use will settle down to they’re rated pull of 40 and 50 pounds receptively. All that performance with our double contact surfaces!