Magnaflux Magnetic Particle Inspection
Magnaflux Magnetic Particle Inspection
Non-destructive testing professionals in the Oil and Gas industry rely on Magnaflux magnetic particle inspection and liquid penetrant inspection solutions. When quality control and failure prevention means doing things the absolute best way possible, NDT pros trust Magnaflux to test SEA (special end area), tubular goods, casing, pipes, tubing, couplings, BHA (bottom hole assembly), rotary shoulder connection, end area and more.
Learn more about Magnaflux’s range of products used most by OCTG manufacturers, oilfield inspection companies, power generation companies, refineries and pipeline inspectors.
Non-Florescent | Colored Magnetic Particles for wet method
WCP-2 White Contrast Paint
A bright white, opaque NDT contrast paint, WCP-2 provides a high contrast background to improve probability of detection and sensitivity during visible magnetic particle inspections. Magnaflux Magnetic Particle Inspection
This fast drying paint aerosol sprays on evenly, without flaking, before inspection so when non-florescent / colored magnetic particles are applied, the indications appear clearly against the opaque white background.
WCP-2 can be used with all types of colored and visible mag particles, including 7HF or 7C Black wet method particles, and #2 Yellow or #8A Red dry method magnetic powders.
MV-740
A highly-sensitive water-based magnetic particle fluid for non-fluorescent (visible) wet method magnetic particle testing to locate fine and medium discontinuities on finished parts. MV-740 provides clear, strong indications due to the heavy buildup of the highly magnetic particles. The product is ready-to-use, so no dilution is required.
MV-740 is often used with WCP-2 white contrast paint to improve contrast and inspection sensitivity.
7HF Oil Based Visible Magnetic Particle
A highly-sensitive oil-based magnetic particle aerosol for non-fluorescent (visible) wet method magnetic particle testing to locate fine and medium discontinuities on finished parts.
7HF provides clear, strong indications due to the heavy buildup of the highly magnetic particles. The convenient aerosol packaging is ideal for field testing, spot inspections and places where bulk processing is impractical, and the wide spray pattern makes it easy to cover large areas for faster processing during remote inspections of tubing, piping and large structures.
7HF is often used with WCP-2 white contrast paint to improve contrast and inspection sensitivity.
7C Black
7C Black is a highly-sensitive magnetic particle powder for nonfluorescent (visible) wet method magnetic particle testing. Particle suspensions prepared with 7C Black provide clear, strong indications and are ideal for locating fine and medium discontinuities on finished parts.
7C Black can be mixed with water or oil and used to find inclusions, seams, shrink cracks, tears, laps, flakes, welding defects, grinding cracks, quenching cracks, fatigue cracks and other defects. Magnaflux Magnetic Particle Inspection
Use with WCP-2 white contrast paint to improve probability of detection and sensitivity.
Fluorescent Magnetic Particle
14A
A highly sensitive magnetic particle powder, 14A fluorescent mag particles are engineered to locate very fine discontinuities in critical parts and applications.
Designed with strong fluorescent properties, 14A magnetic powder is made with a carefully optimized range of particle sizes & shapes to ensure particles move quickly and easily to indications, while minimizing background and particle clumping. The result is faster inspections with better reliability and greater confidence.
A great choice for inspecting machined parts, welded parts, after secondary processing, critical in-service inspections and testing smooth surface finishes to find inclusions, seams, shrink cracks, tears, laps, flakes and cracks.
14A particles meet all major industry and NDT specification requirements, including Aerospace, ASTM and ISO 9934
MG-410
MG-410 is an ultra-bright fluorescent magnetic particle powder for locating small, medium, and large discontinuities. These particles provide clear, ultra-bright, fluorescent green indications under UV light with minimal background. MG-410 is designed for use in water or oil baths for wet method fluorescent magnetic particle testing.
MG-410 is fluorescent powder which can be mixed with either water or oil for a wet-method inspection of metal parts. It detects medium to fine surface and slightly subsurface discontinuities such as cracks, inclusions, seams, tears, laps, flakes and welding defects. Indications appear an intense yellow-green under UV lighting. Conditioners for water baths such as WA-2B powder or WC-1 liquid should be used for anti-foaming, corrosion inhibiting, as a wetting agent and to facilitate particle suspension.
14A Aqua-Glo
14A Aqua-Glo is a highly sensitive water-based magnetic particle suspension aerosol for locating very fine discontinuities in critical applications and difficult to reach areas. 14A Aqua-Glo offers the benefits of a water bath and the convenience of an aerosol. It is ideal for spot inspections and difficult to process situations where bulk processing is impractical. Magnaflux Magnetic Particle Inspection
This water-based, non-flammable aerosol contains high-sensitivity 14A fluorescent magnetic particles and is primarily used for field testing with a portable magnetic field generator. 14A Aqua-Glo is ready-to-use, and creates a bright yellow-green fluorescent indication when viewed with ultraviolet light. The ultra-sensitive particles provide clear, bright, fluorescent green indications under ultra-violet light for unbeatable inspection quality and accuracy.
14A Aqua-Glo is sprayed onto magnetized parts prior to inspection. It is used to detect cracks and seams, as well as inclusions, laps, tears and flakes. 14A Aqua-Glo can detect flaws that are open to the surface of the part, or slightly sub-surface. Parts tested can be forgings, welds, castings, and stamped or machined ferromagnetic materials, such as steel and other alloys of iron, nickel, and cobalt.
14ARedi Bath Gallon
14A Redi-Bath is a highly sensitive water-based magnetic particle liquid with for locating very fine discontinuities in critical parts during fluorescent mag particle inspection.
A concentrated liquid with the best-in-industry 14A magnetic particles with water conditioners and corrosion inhibitors, 14A Redi-Bath is designed to be diluted with water to make magnetic particle water bath. The ultra-sensitive 14A particles provide clear, bright, fluorescent green indications under ultra-violet black light for unbeatable inspection quality and accuracy, with superior corrosion protection.
14A Redi-Bath is an ideal choice for high-volume testing of machined parts, forgings and castings where the mag particle bath needs to be changed out frequently due to drag-in or heavy-use.
14A Redi-Bath meets all major industry and NDT specification requirements, including automotive, API and ASTM standards.
14AM
14AM is a ready-to-use magnetic particle suspension liquid for locating very fine discontinuities in critical parts and applications by providing clear, bright, fluorescent green indications for excellent inspection quality and accuracy.
This high-performance prepared particle bath combines Magnaflux’ s best-in-industry 14A magnetic particles with Carrier II NDT-approved suspension oil for quick, reliable mag particle testing with less maintenance.
14AM is an ideal choice for high performance inspections of precision safety-critical or high-stress components, and to extend the life of valuable mag particle equipment.
14AM meets all major industry and NDT specification requirements, including Aerospace, ASTM and ISO 9934.
20B
20B is a highly-sensitive magnetic particle premix powder for locating fine discontinuities in high volume applications, such as forging, casting, stamping and welding.
Combining Magnaflux’ s best-in-industry 14A magnetic particles, corrosion inhibitors and wetting agents, 20B is an easy-to-use premix for making magnetic particle water bath. The ultra-sensitive 14A particles provide clear, bright, fluorescent green indications under ultra-violet black light for unbeatable inspection quality and accuracy, and the water conditioners provide corrosion protection and complete surface wetting.
20B is a great choice for baths which need to be changed out frequently due to drag-in or heavy-use and is ideal for in-process testing to detect cracks, seams, inclusions, laps, tears and flakes.
20B meets all major industry and NDT specification requirements, including automotive, API and ASTM standards.
Water Conditioners & Additives
AX-52
AX-52 is a water-soluble corrosion inhibitor developed specifically for water-based magnetic particle suspensions. It provides excellent corrosion inhibition to protect parts and equipment from rusting.
When using water as a magnetic particle vehicle, metal parts can be protected from corrosion by using AX-52, which comes as a clear to amber liquid. AX-52 dissolves quickly in water, and can be used in all wet method water baths to improve the corrosion protection.
WA-2B
WA-2B is a general-purpose water-conditioning powder to enhance surface wetting and magnetic particle dispersion stability in water-based magnetic particle suspensions. Its unique blend of wetting agents, corrosion inhibitors and anti-forming agents eliminates the need for additional water conditioning agents.
A white granular powder that is added to water baths in wet method magnetic particle testing with no further bath treatment required. WA-2B features good surface wetting and particle dispersion, and will not cake in storage. WA-2B is added to the water bath and stirred until dissolved before the magnetic particles are added.
ZAF-2
ZAF-2 is an excellent general-purpose defoaming additive to eliminate and prevent foaming in water-based magnetic particle suspensions, aqueous penetrant developer baths, hydrophilic penetrant remover baths and aqueous cleaning solutions. A few drops of ZAF-2 are enough to eliminate foaming in most water-based solutions.
ZAF-2 can be sprinkled onto the surfaces of baths to eliminate foaming. It is not intended to remove fine lather which may occur in recirculating baths where there is excessive air intake in the recirculation pump.
Suspesnsion Vehicle
CARRIER II
Carrier II is a high-purity NDT-approved suspension vehicle developed specifically for wet method magnetic particle testing.
This petroleum distillate carrier oil provides excellent particle mobility, good suspension stability and enhanced corrosion protection for reliable, spec-compliant mag particle inspections.
Carrier II is made with highly refined petroleum oil with virtually no odor for improved operator comfort, while the high flash point and low toxicity reduce EHS concerns.