Non-destructive Testing

PTC works with Magnaflux, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA), to offer a complete line of liquid penetrant inspection, magnetic particle inspection, equipment and accessories, as well as processing materials, all of which are designed specifically for the NDT industry. Main product lines from Magnaflux include;

Penetrant Inspection

Magnaflux manufactures a complete line of Liquid Penetrant Inspections solutions: materials, equipment, black lights, kits and accessories. This nondestructive inspection method reveals cracks and other surface discontinuities in virtually any non-porous material.

Spotcheck

Spotcheck is a red visible nondestructive test method, which provides for the detection of surface discontinuities (flaws) in ferrous and non-ferrous test materials.

Features and benefits:

Ideal for applications where portability is required
Very economical when compared to other nondestructive methods
Vivid red color that permits daylight inspection
Meets major specifications, both military and nuclear
Manufactured with high quality solvents that will produce the smallest indications that may be missed by other products

Applications

SPOTCHECK provides accurate, reliable crack detection results in the following applications:

Automotive parts
Welds
Castings
Forgings
Leak Testing
Power Plant Inspections
Pressure Vessels
Aircraft Maintenance (in some non-critical applications)
Marine Maintenance
Petroleum Pipelines
General Metalwork

Zyglo Penetrants

Zyglo is an extremely sensitive fluorescent penetrant inspection method that reveals cracks and other surface discontinuities in virtually any non-porous material both ferrous and non-ferrous.

Features and benefits:

Offers high sensitivity, brightness and resistance to over washing
Preferred by many of the largest aircraft manufacturers and over haul facilities in the world
Vivid red color that permits daylight inspection
Meets major specifications, both military and nuclear
Manufactured with high quality solvents that will produce the smallest indications that may be missed by other products.

Applications

ZYGLO provides accurate, reliable crack detection results in the following applications:

Aerospace Industry - (Aircraft Manufacturers, Aircraft Component Manufacturers, Aircraft Overhaul Shops, Airlines)
Engine Components (Blades, Rotors and Turbines)
Landing Gear
Wheels
Wing Spars
Brakes
Springs
Automotive
Brakes
Steering Components
Wheels
Engine Mounts
Pistons
Cylinder Blocks
Castings
Forgings
Leak Testing
Test Labs - (Nondestructive Testing Inspections)
Military

Magnaglo/Magnaflux

Magnetic particle inspection is a nondestructive inspection method used for detection of surface and subsurface flaws in ferrous parts. MPI inspection is used to inspect a variety of product forms such as castings, forgings, and weldments.

Features and benefits:

Applications

MAGNAGLO provides accurate, reliable crack detection results in the following applications:

Automotive Components, Manufacturers, and Rebuilders
Welds
Lifting Devices
Pipelines
Law Enforcement (Serial Number Retrieval)
Railroads (Major Railway and Local Transit Authorities)
Test Labs
Military
Amusement Ride Maintenance
Fabrication Shops
Ski Lift Maintenance
Steel Mills
Plant Maintenance

Daraclean Cleaners

Daraclean cleaners are safe and effective against a wide range of soils. The Daraclean product line consists of concentrated cleaning agents, ranging from neutral to alkaline. These cleaners are formulated to remove a broad spectrum of soils from metals and non-metallic materials. It is cost effective and aerospace certified.

Features and benefits:

Multi-metal safe
Aerospace Approved
Formulated to reject dirt and oils for extended bath life
Water-based & environmentally friendly
California SCAQMD Clean Air Certified Formulas
Low or Zero VOC's
Free-rinsing
Safe and Easy to use
Biodegradable

Applications

Daraclean has proven effectiveness on non-porous surfaces against a wide variety of soils. Materials and soils include, but are not limited to:

Surfaces: Aluminum, Anodized surfaces, Brass, Cadmium, Carbon Steel, Cast Iron, Ceramics, Chrome, Copper, Composites, Glass, Hastelloy, Inconel, Magnesium, Molybdenum, Nickel alloys, Nichromes, Optical surfaces, Plastics and Polymers, Polycarbonates, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Zinc.

Soils: Dye penetrants, Cutting oils, Machine oils, Synthetic oils, Metalworking coolants, Shop dirt, fingerprints, Mill markings, Greases, Waxes, Lube oils, Motor oils, Paraffins, Chlorinated hydrocarbons and waxes, Carbon soot, Rust inhibitors, Water-based paints, Road soils and grime, Adhesives.

Cellwash

The Cellwash line of precision cleaners and strippers may be used in manufacturing and rework of PDP, LCD, and OLED displays. Formulated for use in cleanroom fab lines, Cellwash cleaners are formulated for use on raw glass panels, silicon, metal films, and ITO. Cellwash strippers are used for reworking panels that fail inspection, removing TFT structures, CF dyes and resins. With Magnaflux custom blending capabilities, we would be happy to help you improve your manufacturing process.

Features and benefits:

Ultra-low contamination
Zero residue
Free-rinsing
Low BOD & COD
No Silicates
Low or Zero VOC's
Safe for use on metal films
Superior performance at low concentrations

Applications

Cellwash has proven effectiveness on glass substrates and silicon surfaces against particulate, organic, and inorganic contamination. Materials include, but are not limited to:

Surfaces: STN-LCD glass panels, TFT-LCD glass panels, CF glass, CRT glass, BLU glass, BLU diffusion films, PDP glass, OLED glass, Aluminum and copper films, silicon films, ITO films, Silicon wafer, Amorphous silicon for solar cell fab, CF black matrix, LCD PI coating, LCD cell & fill cap resins.

Cellwash

Magnaflux Ultrasonic Thickness Gages are used to measure metals, plastics, glass, rubber, composites and most other engineering materials.

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