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Since its creation, the Magnaflux website has
been considered one of the most re s o u rc e f u llocations on the internet for penetrant and mag-
netic particle inspection information. Our web-
site is a reflection of the global growth thatMagnaflux is experiencing world wide.
One of the most exciting changes in our site,is the NEW introduction page. It now has four
links (national flags) to each of our divisionslocated around the world: Great Britain, Brazil,
India and the United States. This new introd u c-
tion page allows you to select your country and beinstantly linked with the Magnaflux facility
responsible for your location.
Other important changes in the Magnaflux
USA website home page are :
I m p roved drop down menus for easier
navigation D i rect links to MSDS, Product Data Sheets,Chemical Certifications, and our discussion
b o a rd.
Daraclean Aqueous Cleaner Prod u c tSelection area to aid you in choosing the
right solution for your cleaning needs.
To get answers to your NDT questions or clean-
ing needs, you can find the right person to con-tact by clicking on the Contact Us area on our
home page. Visit our website and experience
The Magnaflux Advantage.
by Kathie Green
MARKETING COORDINATOR
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CONTENTS
Equipment
Commitment to
Innovation
Daraclean
David Geis
International
Growth in China
Accessories
Blacklight Safety
Materials
The Use of Developers
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U p d a t e s a b o u t t h e P r o d u c t s a n d S e r v i c e s o f M a g n a f l u x M a rc h 2
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by Kevin Walker
MATERIALS PRODUCT MANAGER
Recently a customer contacted me stating that his Level III wasinsisting that he could not use a water suspendable developer
(ZP-5B) with a Type 1, Method A (fluorescent, water- w a s h-
able penetrant) based on E-1417. His argument was:how can you use a water based developer
with a water-wash penetrant.I talked to both parties and
a s s u red them thata c c o rding to the
spec, the use of asupendable developer
can be used withboth Type 1 and Ty p e2 penetrants but there
may be issues in its usewith method A pene-
trants. After hanging upthe phone I thought it
would be good to clarify the
usage of developers.
DRY DEVELOPERThe types of developers are dry,
nonaqueous, water-suspendable andw a t e r-soluble. In Type 1 (fluore s-cent) inspection, dry developer is
most commonly used. It is a light andf l u ffy material that is low density (light
weight with high volume). The part i c l eis generally white and is applied with a
v e ry thin layer to a part surface. In fact, drydevelopers, when applied corre c t l y, show little visible trace.
Because of this, dry developers should not be used with Type 2
(visible) penetrants because they do not produce a good contrast-ing background. You can apply dry developers with a hand bulb,
immersion, pouring on the part, dynamic cloud or swirl cloud sta-
tions. After application, excess developer can be shaken off orblown off with compressed air no higher than five psi. Minimumdwell time is ten minutes and the maximum is four hours. For
developer that is recycled, contamination can be checked by
applying a thin layer of the developer in a four inch diameter cir-cle and under black light counting the fluorescent specks. If more
than ten specks are present the developer should be discard e d .
AQUEOUS DEVELOPERSAqueous developers come in two forms, suspendable and soluble.
Suspendable developer particles do not dissolve in water and rap-idly settle out of suspension, which is why constant agitation is
needed to maintain uniform concentration. The concentrationshould be checked daily due to water evaporation. A too
high concentration of developer will cause a thicker
coating on the part thus masking discontinuities.The wetting agent in the developer can act as a
d e t e rgent and possibly remove some of the penetrantin a crack. Parts should not be immersed any longer
than necessary to coat the part and should be driedimmediately in a drying oven. Soluble developer
dissolves in water and will leave a thinner coat-ing than a water-suspended developer. Again,
concentration should be checked daily due towater evaporation. You cannot use water- s o l-uble developers with Method A penetrants.
Water soluble developers will not give youa good contrasting background for Type 2
(visible) penetrants. Another issue withwater soluble developers is that the
bath is subject to bacterial or fungus
g rowth. Minimum development timeis ten minutes and the maximum is
two hours.
NONAQUEOUSDEVELOPERSNonaqueous developers are generally sup-
plied in aerosol cans due to the volatility of thesolvent. These developers are considered the most sensitive
f o rmdue to the action of the solvent in aiding in the absorptionof the penetrant. Spraying is always used in the application of
these developers and precautions should be taken in its use. Awell ventilated area should be available and no flames or ignition
s o u rces should be present. For Type 1 applications, a thin coating
should be applied, for Type 2 penetrants a white coating to pro-vide a good contrast color should be used. Minimum development
time is ten minutes and the maximum is one hour.
WHICH DEVELOPERTO USEFor applications not using specifications, the selection of the right
developer may be influenced by various factors: the size and geom-e t ry of the part, the volume of parts, the surface of the part (dry
developer may slide off a very smooth surface, like powder snow onice). Large indications may appear as blobs or smears and small
indications may be missed because of the small amount of pene-trant in the crack and the developer not given enough dwell time
for absorption. If you have any questions, contact us at www. m a g-naflux.com or call us directly at 847-657-5300.
The Use of Developers
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G l o b a l M a g n a f l u x
In November 2004 Magnaflux exhibited at trade shows in Shanghai andBeijing, China which attracted over 55,000 visitors from 28 provinces and
municipalities of China, as well as 64 overseas countries.
Coming soon
Please visit our booth, May 25 to 28, in Shanghai at the Beijing
Essen Welding & Cutting Show 2005.
Blacklights are an integral part of magnetic
p a rticle and liquid penetrant inspection.We continue to get many questions on thesubject of UV Radiation safety. The following is inform a t i o n
contained in an article we did several years ago in hopes that itwill address some of your recent questions and concern s :
It is important that blacklights are inspected daily for cracked fil-ters or leaks to make sure that unfiltered radiation or harmful UV do
not pass through. Ultraviolet radiation covers the spectral ranges of315-400 nm (UV-A), 280-315 nm (UV-B) and under 280 nm
(UV-C). Blacklight, the 365 nm wavelength used for fluorescentpenetrant and magnetic particle inspection, causes minimal safety or
health concerns for operators provided the correct filter is used on the
UV lamp. Proper blacklight equipment has a filter that cuts out all
harmful UV (below 320 nm) and allows only the UV-A light topass through. Radiation below 320 nm is normally associated witherythema (red sore skin) and keratoconjunctivitis (eye problems),
and should not be used for NDT applications.Although exposure to UV radiation may be a concern, it can be
concluded, based on a NIOSH (National Institute for OccupationalSafety and Health) report, that an inspector working in an inspec-
tion booth using a blacklight would receive greater exposure from the
suns radiation when sitting outside on a sunny day. Furthermore,inspectors should be aware of their sensitivity to radiation as individ-
uals have different photosensitivity as well as sensitivity to photosen-sitizing chemicals (sunscreens, barrier creams, or medications).
The importance of having the proper blacklight cannot be under-stated. It should have enough intensity at the correct wavelength to
allow detection of extremely fine indications. Major specifications for
penetrant and magnetic particle inspections require that blacklightsemit at least 1000 W/cm2 at the inspection surface. Blacklight
equipment and inspection booths must have a low level of white light(less than two foot-candles) so as not to interfere with detection of
fluorescent indications.Proper design of blacklights is important to meet the inspection
requirements as well as safety of the operators.
There are some new high intensity lights that have beenintroduced into the market recently that claim levels above
and beyond what is necessary for typical NDT inspection (Spec
calls for no less than 1000 mw/cm2). In many cases the high
intensity can fade indications.Also, it should be noted, they
have white light readings thatcan go up to ten foot candles,
when the specs call for less than two
foot candles!Magnaflux has taken the safety of the UV lights to another
level when we introduced our fan-cooled blacklights ZB-100F.
The built-in fan reduces the operating temperature of the hous-ing from 180 F to 85 F. The light stays cool even after longhours of operation.
Our most recent UV light is our ZB-240 Cool Max (see
Magnaflyer article dated Nov. 2004) fluorescent overhead UVfixture. This light continues on with the safety theme. Because
it is fluorescent, it is appreciably cooler than the typical over-head lights, which benefits the inspector. It also weighs less
while covering a much larger inspection area. Its lens is impactresistant and protects both the bulbs and the operator from
bulb breakage.Since we are in the business of keeping people safe, we
incorporate that thinking into all of our product design.
by Phyllis Doyle
ACCESSORY PRODUCT MANAGER
The following precautions can be taken
when working with ultraviolet lamps:
Never look directly into an ultraviolet lights o u rc e .
Wear UV absorbing glasses for addedp ro t e c t i o n .
Wear gloves and closely woven clothes tominimize skin exposure .
Do not touch the area around the bulb. Manyultraviolet lamps become very hot and can causeb u rn s .
Always check for broken filters or leaks where
u n f i l t e red radiation can pass thro u g h . Bulbs contain trace amounts of merc u ry and
must be disposed of pro p e r l y.
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The first ZA-28 rolled out of Magnafluxin 1954; the first ZA-37 was made in
1956. Their predecessors, the ZA-11 andZA-12, laid the groundwork for the fun-
damental design. Both units weredesigned to satisfy an emerging market
that demanded the ability to run small
p a rts in a cost effective manner.The three stationed ZA-11 featured an
inexpensive desk top inspection station
with a slotted viewing area and adjustableheight. The basic design can still be seen inthe station tod a y. The ZA-37 added a
developer and dryer station to incre a s et h rough put.
Used for basket processing, the ZA-12
f e a t u red a Blacklight over the rinse stationand a wire rack for the dwell areas. The sig-
n a t u re dryer position behind the rinse sta-tion made a nice shelf, as well as pro v i d i n g
a mount surface for the Blacklight. TheZA-28 took the optional ro t a ry washer and
made it a standard feature. It also raised thed ryer for ergonomics and put an additional
shelf inside to increase capacity.
As the industry grew and part sbecame larg e r, the ZA-28 and ZA-37
continued to fill a niche. As inexpensiveunits for low volume operations, they
continue to serve the industry in labs,small machine shops, and even amuse-
ment parks. They still offer versatility andadaptability for many people.
Just as the ZA-11 and ZA-12 were
replaced, the ZA-37 and ZA-28 have
finally reached re t i rement age. The twounits will no longer be availablefor sale as of March of this
y e a r. Not to worry,Magnaflux has been
honing a re p l a c e m e n t
for the two units. Thisinexpensive, simple
design continues tos e rve many of our cus-
tomers and Magnafluxis committed to con-
tinue to serve them.
It is no coincidence the tank sizes of ourtwo new units match the old mod e l s .
Experience has shown that these twounits are large enough to process many
p a rts, either single or in batch operation.The one piece design makes for easy
installation and minimal maintenance.
Both units can be easily altered for pene-trant methods A, B, or D.
Both of these new units are available
t h rough any Magnaflux distributor. Forf u rther information please contact us at
847-657-5300 or www. m a g n a f l u x . c o m .
Commitment to Innovation
by Paul Dunnwald
EQUIPMENT PRODUCT MANAGER
Both units were
designed to satisfy an
emerging market that
demanded the ability
to run small parts in a
cost effective manner.
The Z A - 1 2 2 7 f e a t u res 17 deeptanks that are 12" x 27" on top. T h e
desk top inspection station is larger for
easier access. An ergonomic pass height
of 36" allows operators easy access. T h e
developer station is designed to acceptwet or dry developer. Standard feature s
include a dwell rack for the penetrant
and rinse stations, 1500 watt dry e r, anda ZB-100F fan cooled Blacklight for
inspection. Optional upgrades includestation covers, the addition of a clean-
ing station, a dynamic cloud developer
and a stand alone inspection booth.This unit can be set up for 115 V or230 V at no additional charg e .
The Z A - 1 6 3 3 f e a t u res a 15" deep
tanks that are 16" x 33" on top. Theupdated design shows clean lines and
easy maintenance. The semiautomatic
wash is still standard, but updated
manual touch up has become easier.
An upgraded thermostat in the ZA-
1633 offers more reliability and easier
a d j u s t a b i l i t y. The ZA-1633 comes witha wire rack for dwelling, and six (6) bas-
kets for part processing, and a ZB-100Ffan cooled Blacklight over the rinse sta-
tion. The dryer has 4000 watts of re t i c u-lating heat to quickly dry parts. Options
include station covers, a vacuum dustcollector and suction hood, or a stand
alone inspection booth.
INTRODUCINGthe
ZA-1227
and
ZA-1633
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We are pleased to
i n t roduce DavidGeis, our newest
member of theMagnaflux Team.
He will fill the newposition of Prod u c t
Manager for ourDaraclean line of
aqueous cleaners. David is a degre e d
chemical engineer and has eight years ofexperience in engineering and sales. His
diverse background includes aero s p a c em e t a l l u rg y, automotive parts manufactur-
ing, and petrochemical instru m e n t a t i o n ,making him well suited to the flexible
market of industrial cleaning. David will
be responsible for expanding our alre a d y
successful Daraclean line of aqueous clean-ing solutions, both in domestic and inter-national markets.
Suzanne Oliver, NewRegional Sales ManagerSuzanne Oliver joins Magnaflux as theRegional Sales Manager covering the
Southwest terr i t o ry.Suzanne served 12 years in Naval
Aviation as a Jet Engine Mechanic and
flight crew on both fixed wing and ro t o ra i rcraft.
After her serv i c eto our country,
Suzanne held variousRegional Sales
Management posi-tions while living in
Florida.
Her technicalexperience in military
s t a n d a rds, environmental standards andaviation background will help our cus-
tomers striving to comply with ASTM
s t a n d a rds. Welcome, Suzanne!
Customer Service
Susan Rogers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5347Inside Sales [email protected]
Carol Skordalos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5371Customer Service [email protected]
Nancy Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5349Intl Customer Service Rep.
Randi Hurley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5348Customer Service Rep.
[email protected] Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5358
Customer Service [email protected]
General Manager
Steve Groeninger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
Materials Department
Vilma Holmgren. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5346Material Business Unit [email protected]
Phyllis Doyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5314Distributor [email protected]
David Geis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5328Daraclean Product [email protected]
Noemi Gonzalez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5331Regional Sales Manager, [email protected]
Kathie Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5330Marketing Coordinator
Cheri Stockhausen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5378Technical Service [email protected]
Kevin Walker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5376Materials Product [email protected]
Equipment Department
Iris Colon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5302Technical Service [email protected]
Paul Dunnwald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5356Equipment Product [email protected]
Marcin Sekscinski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5362Sales Engineer
Ray Berry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5345Applications Engineer
Sales
Tim Harz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-274-2211National Sales Manager, Northeast [email protected]
Ken Boden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-274-2786Regional Sales Manager, Southeast Territory
Suzanne Oliver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-274-2878Regional Sales Manager, Southwest [email protected]
Kimberly Hayes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714-822-6037Regional Sales Manager, West [email protected]
Jon Beasey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248-249-2448Regional Sales Manager, Ohio [email protected]
Accounting
Felipe Morales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
Cheryl Tantillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4150Accounts [email protected]
General Number: 847.657.5300 Fax Number: 800.421.1569 Extensions below: 847.657.XXXXWeb Page: www.magnaflux.comLiterature Requests: Arvell West, 4646
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE DIRECTORY
Suzanne Oliver
David Geis
ROADSHOW UPDATESOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ROAD SHOW A HUGE SUCCESS!
Next stops:
DallasApril 12th
D e t ro i tCincinnati
N o rt h e rn Californ i a
East Coast (TBA)
Interested in attending?Email us at [email protected].
David Geis, DARACLEANProduct Manager
Magnaflux
Welcomes
New Team
Members
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
China Exhibitions
Using Developers
Blacklight Safety
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