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    Magnetic Particles for Flaw Detection

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Magnetic Particles. Magnetic Particles for Flaw Detection, Powder.

    Powder

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Magnetic Particles. Magnetic Particles for Flaw Detection, Sprays.

    Sprays

    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Gray. Magnetic Particles for Flaw Detection.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Red. Magnetic Particles for Flaw Detection.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Yellow. Magnetic Particles for Flaw Detection.

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    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Black. Magnetic Particles for Flaw Detection.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Fluorescent Light Green. Magnetic Particles for Flaw Detection.

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    Reveal imperfections both at and slightly below the surface of your metal part, unlike other flaw detection methods. Use these particles with a magnetic yoke to check for faulty seams, welding defects, and fatigue cracks to make sure metal parts will be safe under high stress. The yoke creates a magnetic field that draws the particles towards flaws, making them easy to spot. To prevent issues with other inspections down the line, make sure to fully demagnetize your part to remove all the particles.
    Powder—Powder particles withstand higher temperatures than spray particles and are quick to use. They don’t need to dry, which means you can start testing immediately. Shake them out from a bottle or use a powder blower to apply them to your part. You can blow excess particles off even if your part is still magnetized. They come in different colors, so choose what will contrast best with your metal surface.
    Sprays—When testing round or hard-to-reach material, it’s easier to apply an even layer of spray particles than powder. They’re smaller than powder particles, so they’re good for detecting finer surface flaws and imperfections.
    Water-Based Spray—Water-based spray particles are easier to clean up than oil-based spray particles.
    Ultraviolet—Ultraviolet spray particles require a UV light, but stand out more than natural light particles, so you spend less time examining each part. For the best contrast, use these particles in dim lighting.
    Black—Black spray particles are often used with white contrast paint to make flaws more visible.
    360° Sprayer—Particles with a 360° sprayer won’t sputter or spatter even when the aerosol can is upside down, so you can coat parts evenly without straining your wrist.
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    Powder
    Cobalt, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, SteelNatural LightGray10 lb.Pail80Not Rated750—ASTM E1444MIL-STD-2132, MIL-STD-271, NAVSEA 250-1500-1, NAVSEA T9074-AS-GIB-010/2711394T3720000000
    Cobalt, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, SteelNatural LightRed10 lb.Pail80Not Rated600—ASTM E1444, ISO 9934MIL-STD-2132, MIL-STD-271, NAVSEA 250-1500-1, NAVSEA T9074-AS-GIB-010/2711394T373000000
    Cobalt, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, SteelNatural LightYellow10 lb.Pail80Not Rated500—ASTM E1444, ISO 9934MIL-STD-2132, MIL-STD-271, NAVSEA 250-1500-1, NAVSEA T9074-AS-GIB-010/2711394T101000000
     
    Oil-Based Spray
    Cobalt, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, SteelNatural LightBlack10.5 oz.Aerosol Can245120360° SprayerASTM E1444, ISO 9934MIL-STD-2132, NAVSEA 250-1500-1, NAVSEA T9074-AS-GIB-010/2719413N10200000
    Cobalt, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, SteelUltravioletFluorescent Light Green10.5 oz.Aerosol Can655120—ASTM E1444, ISO 9934MIL-STD-2132, MIL-STD-271, NAVSEA 250-1500-1, NAVSEA T9074-AS-GIB-010/2719413N1300000
     
    Water-Based Spray
    Cobalt, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, SteelNatural LightBlack12.2 oz.Aerosol Can225120—ISO 9934MIL-STD-2132, NAVSEA 250-1500-1, NAVSEA T9074-AS-GIB-010/2719413N10100000
     

    Natural Light Flaw-Detection Dye Kits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flaw-Detecting Dyes. Natural Light Flaw-Detection Dye Kits .
    Use colored dye to reveal cracks and surface flaws in most nonporous material. Flaws become visible under natural light and appear as a bright red color. Commonly used for weld inspecting.
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    Carbide, Cast Iron, Ceramic, Stainless Steel, SteelFour 16-oz. Aerosol Cans of Cleaner, Two 16-oz. Aerosol Cans of Developer, Two 16-oz. Aerosol Cans of Red DyeASTM E1417, SAE AMS2644MIL-STD-2132, MIL-STD-2711383T30000000
    Replacements for Flaw-Detecting Dyes
    Each
    1-11
    12-Up
    Cleaner1383T7000000000000
    Visible Red Dye1383T40000000000
    Developer for Visible Red Dye1383T50000000000

    UV Light Flaw-Detection Dye Kits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flaw-Detecting Dyes. UV Light Flaw-Detection Dye Kits.
    More sensitive than natural light kits, these kits use UV light with colored dye to detect cracks, seams, and pores on machined surfaces.
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    Carbide, Cast Iron, Ceramic, Stainless Steel, SteelOne 16-oz Aerosol Can of Fluorescent Green Dye, One 16-oz. Can of Developer, Two 16-oz. Aerosol Cans of Cleaner, UV LightUltraviolet5120Plug InStraight Blade39ASTM E1417, SAE AMS2644MIL-STD-2132, MIL-STD-2711387T46000000000
    Accessories and Replacements for Flaw-Detecting Dyes
    Each
    1-11
    12-Up
    Cleaner1383T7000000000000
    Developer for Fluorescent Green Dye1387T220000000000
    Fluorescent Green Dye1387T80000000000
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