Magnaflux (A Division of ITW Ltd) is a global manufacturer of non destructive testing (NDT) equipment and consumables. Magnaflux products are internationally renowned for the inspection of cracks, surface-breaking flaws and near-surface flaws.
Our principal markets comprise aerospace, automotive, energy, food and drink, general manufacturing, marine, offshore, oil and gas pipelines and railroad.
As an NDT expert in the Aerospace industry, your job is making sure planes stay in the sky, take-off and land safely, and millions of people travel safely every day. Since our foundation, Magnaflux has worked side-by-side with aircraft engine manufacturers, aerostructure makers, airlines and other aviation professionals to continually help our customers improve quality, increase production capabilities and lower costs.
Learn more about Magnaflux’s range of products used top-level NDE pros to inspect structures, bridges, supports, ribs, fuselage parts, fuselage skin, turbine blades, valves, dampers, vanes, valve rings, nozzles, gear boxes, blisks, frames, compressor case details, flanges, torque tube assembly and many more.
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.
NDT testing professionals and quality experts in the Automotive industry rely on Magnaflux to ensure their products deliver the quality and safety their customers expect. We want to help you maximize your production profitability by matching your application to the right non-destructive testing method to meet your goals. Our technical specialists will work with you to learn your internal requirements, manufacturing processes and operational goals to help you consistently provide superior components, decrease manufacturing costs and prevent production stoppages.
Learn more about Magnaflux products used to test transmissions, stands and brackets, shifters, rocker arms, mono blocks and engine heads, gearboxes, exhaust systems, crank shafts, brake drums, brake disc, axle shafts, automotive mounts below, or contact us for more information through an expert.
SKL-SP2 is a solvent removable penetrant for portability, especially for welding operations, and is post emulsifiable for greater resolution of flaw indications. SKL-SP2 dependably locates surface flaws and discontinuities with a simple three-step process that is ideal for basic industrial NDT and for people looking to get into nondestructive testing. It produces a visible red color contrast, and features outstanding penetrating characteristics.
Developed for testing rough machined surfaces, ZL-60C fluorescent water-removeable penetrant is ideal for finding indications in castings, forgings, extrusions and rough surfaces.
This medium-sensitivity penetrant washes off parts quickly and easily, leaving less fluorescent background – even on rough surfaces – for clearer indications and better inspection reliability. Broad specification compliance further increase this penetrants flexibility.
ZL-60C has excellent alloy compatibility and is safe to use on most engineering and aerospace materials, including aluminum, steel, nickel and titanium.
Developed for testing rough machined surfaces, ZL-60D fluorescent water-removeable penetrant is ideal for finding indications in castings, forgings, extrusions and rough surfaces. This medium-sensitivity penetrant washes off parts quickly and easily, leaving less fluorescent background – even on rough surfaces – for clearer indications and better inspection reliability.
ZL-60D is one of the most versatile ‘work-horse’ penetrants; customers can use this one penetrant for a wide range of applications on a range of parts to find many different types of defects, including cracks, seams, laps, cold shuts, laminations and porosity. Broad specification compliance further increase this penetrants flexibility.
A high-sensitivity Level 3 penetrant, ZL-67B fluorescent water removeable penetrant is designed to find smaller, finer indications in safety-critical components common to aerospace and engineering applications. ZL-67B penetrant is often used to find flaws in investment castings, jet engine components, and highly machined surfaces.
ZL-67B is specially formulated for strong capillary action which allows it to penetrate defects quickly and bleed out into developer faster and more completely than other penetrants for stronger, higher contrast indications that are easier for inspectors to identify, even when the defects are very fine.
Essential for critical component applications, ultra-high sensitivity ZL-37 post-emulsifiable penetrant is designed for detecting fine, tight discontinuities in safety-critical components, such as titanium turbine components, and in high-stress parts, such as investment castings.
This Type 1 penetrant is non-water-soluble so there is minimal risk of washing ZL-37 penetrant from a fine or shallow defect which makes this penetrant inspection the most reliable, dependable form of PT testing.
ZL-37 has a high flash point and provides long tank life when used in open dip tanks, but this penetrant can also be applied in a variety of other ways, including electrostatic spray.
ZL-37 can be removed with ZE-4B Method B lipophilic emulsifier or ZR-10C Method D hydrophilic emulsifier.
A medium sensitivity penetrant (Level 2), ZL-2C fluorescent post-emulsifiable penetrant is designed to be removed from the part surface by emulsifiers or solvent.
With a UV-A light source, indications will appear as a bright green-yellow fluorescence.
ZL-2C has a high flash point, and is designed to be used in open dip tanks.
Designed to remove excess surface penetrant, ZR-10C minimizes surface background during Method D fluorescent penetrant testing while protecting indication integrity in critical component inspections.
This Method D remover reduces fluorescent background on rough surfaces and minimizes penetrant bleed-out from hollow parts. ZR-10C works with Magnaflux PE penetrants ZL-2C Level 2, ZL-27A Level 3 and ZL-37 Level 4 for verified penetrant system reliability.
ZR-10C provides long tank life and excellent solution consistency for dependable, long-lasting performance in a variety of applications.
An easy-to-use, hand-held optical instrument for measuring the concentration of hydrophilic remover in water. Apply a small sample of solution to the prism face and take the reading by looking into the device at the built-in scale.
The EV6000 LED UV lamp is a portable, hand-held UV lamp for fluorescent non-destructive testing applications like fluorescent penetrant testing and fluorescent magnetic particle inspections.
The EV6000 features a uniform beam with no hot-spots and a 9 in / 23 cm wide beam, 33% wider than the next widest hand-held UV lamp in the industry.
Custom-designed optics provide intense and even UV-A coverage of UV-A to easily identify indications, and an integrated filter ensures minimal visible light emission to improve inspection reliability.
The EV6000 is certified to NDT sta
The EV6500 is a hand-held, portable LED UV lamp with built-in white light LEDs for non-destructive testing applications like fluorescent penetrant testing and fluorescent magnetic particle inspections.
Designed with broad-beam profile for in-line and hand-held use, the EV6500 will decrease inspection time by improving indication visibility with 7,000 μW/cm2high intensity UV-A illumination and the widest coverage area in its class.
The ST700 projects an ultra-wide, even beam of UV-A light straight onto the inspection area, allowing for quick examination of parts with minimal part handling. The high intensity beam makes indications stand out bright and clear, speeding up the inspection process. The ST700 is certified to NDT standards for LED UV lamps and certified for Aerospace Prime and OEM specifications for emission spectrum and beam profile.
NiCr test pieces for liquid penetrant inspection will help you maintain your PT testing process by verifying penetrant sensitivity and performance. Use to check for penetrant deterioration, to compare different penetrants or to verify sensitivity or visibility. NiCr Test Panels are ideal penetrant sensitivity comparators. They come in pairs, with panel set crack depths available in 20 microns
The Portable Pressure Sprayer is easy to use, light-weight pressure sprayer for spot application of penetrants, magnetic particles, developers and cleaners. It is easy to disassemble for cleaning, has a 1 quart capacity and a maximum pressure of 200 psi.
The UV-A Meter is a compact, rugged, easy to operate, digital radiometer for measuring and calibrating UV-A black light sources used in fluorescent penetrant testing and fluorescent magnetic particle inspections for non-destructive testing.
The Visible Light Meter accurately measures visible light in either foot-candles or lux and includes a permanently affixed visible light sensor specially constructed to measure visible white light in the range of 400-760 nm for non-destructive testing.
AQ-710 is designed for immersion, ultrasonic and spray applications, and is safe for use on most metals. It is non-aggressive towards aluminum, magnesium and titanium alloys, and can be used in concentrations up to 25 percent. It is moderately alkaline with low foaming levels for use in spray applications, contains inhibitors to protect metal surfaces from corrosion and it is also tolerant of hard water.
AQ-715 is designed for immersion, spray, and ultrasonic applications, in concentrations up to 25 percent. It is tested and certified to meet or exceed aerospace specifications for aqueous alkaline cleaners. High alkaline chemistry is aggressive on soils, and low foam levels can be used in spray applications. AQ-715 contains no phosphates and is highly tolerant of hard water, and its inhibitors prevent corrosion on metals.
The Y-2 is an AC electromagnetic yoke, ergonomically designed to improve productivity and reduce operator arm and wrist fatigue. The yoke generates a strong AC magnetic field for the detection of surface indications during magnetic particle testing.
Lightweight with an ergonomic grip and trigger, the Y-2 is designed for the rugged demands of field inspection. Featuring a field swappable cord and isolated trigger switch; the Y-2 is easily serviceable because a severed cord should not stop a job from getting done.
The dual-channel process timer allows simultaneous programming of two different activities. Each channel has a distinct electronic alarm and visual indicator when zero is reached.
The alarm may be turned off or silenced automatically after 1 minute. The alarm has three settings: high decibel for noisy areas, low decibel for quiet environments, or off (muted) with silent visual flashing LED operation.
Our portable sprayers apply an even, adjustable flow of magnetic particles across large test parts or in situations where only spot particle application is required. Available in both liquid solution and dry powder models, our sprayers dramatically improve coverage time and uniformity.
Our portable sprayers apply an even, adjustable flow of magnetic particles across large test parts or in situations where only spot particle application is required. Available in both liquid solution and dry powder models, our sprayers dramatically improve coverage time and uniformity.
A gun with trigger action for washing parts during the penetrant process.
The EV6000 LED UV lamp is a portable, hand-held UV lamp for fluorescent non-destructive testing applications like fluorescent penetrant testing and fluorescent magnetic particle inspections.
The EV6000 features a uniform beam with no hot-spots and a 9 in / 23 cm wide beam, 33% wider than the next widest hand-held UV lamp in the industry.
Custom-designed optics provide intense and even UV-A coverage of UV-A to easily identify indications, and an integrated filter ensures minimal visible light emission to improve inspection reliability.
The EV6000 is certified to NDT sta
The EV6500 is a hand-held, portable LED UV lamp with built-in white light LEDs for non-destructive testing applications like fluorescent penetrant testing and fluorescent magnetic particle inspections.
Designed with broad-beam profile for in-line and hand-held use, the EV6500 will decrease inspection time by improving indication visibility with 7,000 μW/cm2high intensity UV-A illumination and the widest coverage area in its class.
The Mag Kit is a sectional magnetic particle testing system for low volume non-destructive testers with the benefits of an operational magnetic wet bench but without the investment of a production-level mag bench.
Using a P-series portable power pack as a power supply, the Mag Kit is an economical, easy to operate alternative to more expensive, higher volume bench units when volume processing is not required. It provides the same level of inspection dependability in a lower volume, lower cost equipment package.
The UV-A Meter is a compact, rugged, easy to operate, digital radiometer for measuring and calibrating UV-A black light sources used in fluorescent penetrant testing and fluorescent magnetic particle inspections for non-destructive testing.
The Visible Light Meter accurately measures visible light in either foot-candles or lux and includes a permanently affixed visible light sensor specially constructed to measure visible white light in the range of 400-760 nm for non-destructive testing.
The FSM-2 is used for tangential measuring of the magnetic field strength in DC and AC fields. A tangential field probe is attached to the workpiece’s surface during magnetisation, and the hall sensor measures the voltage change produced by the magnetic field. This meter measures the true RMS of asymmetric magnetic fields.
The QB2-Plus provides a quantitative verification of Quick Break function and measures the duration of the magnetizing shot. The QB2-Plus can verify the correct function of AC, HWDC, and FWDC equipment, and verify Quick Break function on 3-phase FWDC units. Shot time and Quick Break voltage are alternately shown on the LCD display after each reading.
The LED yoke light is an add-on accessory for the Y-2 AC yoke which provides focused, visible light to the yoke inspection area when the yoke is activated. The high brightness light is designed to enhance visible detection of flaws and discontinuities under low conditions and in difficult to reach areas not accessible to a secondary light source.
The Yoke Test Weight is a certified 10 lb / 4.5 kg weight designed specifically for AC magnetic yokes to confirm the yoke has sufficient strength to perform magnetic particle inspections. Each Yoke Test Weight has a built-in leg positioning guide to assure balanced distribution and accurate test results.
The Magnaflux Mag Kit Pump has been developed for use with Magnaflux Mag Kit units to provide continuous spray and recapture of the Magnaglo bath.
Our centrifuge tubes help you easily and accurately measure the magnetic particle concentration of your mag particle bath as part of your regular system performance checks for ASTM E709, ASTM E1444 or ASME BPVC.
Laminated Magnetic Flux Strips, also known as Type G Burmah-Castrol Strips, have a core of high permeability steel with brass cladding 0.002 in / 0.05 mm thick on both sides. The core material has three slots of different widths, providing discontinuities that show as linear indications in a magnetic field. The strips are commonly used with wet visible materials for power pack equipment and yoke inspections, but can also be used with dry magnetic powders.
QQIs are artificial flaw (notched) shims that are attached to example parts, commonly used to demonstrate both field strength and direction within a part. Available in several different configurations, QQIs are thin steel shims with etched patterns in circular and cross shapes to provide indications in all directions. The steel alloy and notch dimensions, as specified in AS 5371, are designed to provide indications when the base part is magnetized to at least 30 gauss.
The Tool Steel Ring is a standardized test piece commonly used with wet bench magnetic particle equipment. The ring is machined from AISI O1 Tool Steel, annealed, tested and certified to meet AS 5282 specifications.
The MPI Test Bar is a standardized test piece conforming to the requirements of NAVSEA T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 to demonstrate magnetic particle equipment performance. The MPI Test Bar can be used with wet bench equipment, power packs, or magnetic yokes.
The Magnaflux General Purpose Field Indicator is a non-certified rugged, pocket sized, non-calibrated field indicator that measures 2 1/2” in diameter and is perfect for field use. It is scaled +10 or -10 gauss from 0 center. Each division represents 1 gauss.
The Magnaflux 10 Gauss Calibrated Field Indicator has a scale range of +10 or -10 gauss from 0 center. Each large-scale division represents 1 gauss and the small divisions represent 1/2 gauss.
The Magnaflux 20 Gauss Calibrated Field Indicator is for general purpose use as may be required in various demagnetization specifications. Scaled +20 or -20 gauss from 0 center with large divisions at 2 gauss and small divisions at 1 gauss.
The Pie Gauge is a tool for quickly verifying the direction of magnetic flux on a surface. It is made from eight ferrous segments, braised into a single piece, providing a star pattern of nonferrous discontinuities. Typically used with dry powders for yoke inspection, the Pie Gauge can be held at any angle and will generate indications perpendicular to the direction of the magnetic flux.
AQ-710 is designed for immersion, ultrasonic and spray applications, and is safe for use on most metals. It is non-aggressive towards aluminum, magnesium and titanium alloys, and can be used in concentrations up to 25 percent. It is moderately alkaline with low foaming levels for use in spray applications, contains inhibitors to protect metal surfaces from corrosion and it is also tolerant of hard water.
AQ-715 is designed for immersion, spray, and ultrasonic applications, in concentrations up to 25 percent. It is tested and certified to meet or exceed aerospace specifications for aqueous alkaline cleaners. High alkaline chemistry is aggressive on soils, and low foam levels can be used in spray applications. AQ-715 contains no phosphates and is highly tolerant of hard water, and its inhibitors prevent corrosion on metals.
