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Updates about the Products and Services of Magnaflux

March 2005

Global Magnaflux
by Kathie Green
MARKETING COORDINATOR

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CONTENTS
Since its creation, the Magnaflux website has
been considered one of the most resourceful
locations on the internet for penetrant and magnetic particle inspection information. Our website is a reflection of the global growth that
Magnaflux 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 divisions
located around the world: Great Britain, Brazil,
India and the United States. This new introduction page allows you to select your country and be
instantly linked with the Magnaflux facility
responsible for your location.

w w w. m a g n a f l u x . c o m

Other important changes in the Magnaflux

USA website home page are:
Improved drop down menus for easier
navigation
Direct links to MSDS, Product Data Sheets,
Chemical Certifications, and our discussion
board.
Daraclean Aqueous Cleaner Prod u c t
Selection area to aid you in choosing the
right solution for your cleaning needs.
To get answers to your NDT questions or cleaning needs, you can find the right person to contact by clicking on the Contact Us area on our
home page. Visit our website and experience
The Magnaflux Advantage.

Equipment
Commitment to
Innovation
Daraclean
David Geis
International
Growth in China
Accessories
Blacklight Safety
Materials
The Use of Developers

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The Use of Developers

by Kevin Walker
MATERIALS PRODUCT MANAGER
Recently a customer contacted me stating that his Level III was
insisting that he could not use a water suspendable developer
(ZP-5B) with a Type 1, Method A (fluorescent, water-washable 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 that
according to the
spec, the use of a
supendable developer
can be used with
both Type 1 and Type
2 penetrants but there
may be issues in its use
with method A penetrants. After hanging up
the phone I thought it
would be good to clarify the
usage of developers.

DRY DEVELOPER
The types of developers are dry,
nonaqueous, water-suspendable and
water-soluble. In Type 1 (fluore scent) inspection, dry developer is
most commonly used. It is a light and
fluffy material that is low density (light
weight with high volume). The particle
is generally white and is applied with a
very thin layer to a part surface. In fact, dry
developers, when applied correctly, 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 contrasting background. You can apply dry developers with a hand bulb,
immersion, pouring on the part, dynamic cloud or swirl cloud stations. After application, excess developer can be shaken off or
blown off with compressed air no higher than five psi. Minimum
dwell 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 circle and under black light counting the fluorescent specks. If more
than ten specks are present the developer should be discarded.

AQUEOUS DEVELOPERS
Aqueous developers come in two forms, suspendable and soluble.
Suspendable developer particles do not dissolve in water and rapidly settle out of suspension, which is why constant agitation is

needed to maintain uniform concentration. The concentration

should 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 penetrant
in a crack. Parts should not be immersed any longer
than necessary to coat the part and should be dried
immediately in a drying oven. Soluble developer
dissolves in water and will leave a thinner coating than a water-suspended developer. Again,
concentration should be checked daily due to
water evaporation. You cannot use water- s o luble developers with Method A penetrants.
Water soluble developers will not give you
a good contrasting background for Type 2
(visible) penetrants. Another issue with
water soluble developers is that the
bath is subject to bacterial or fungus
growth. Minimum development time
is ten minutes and the maximum is
two hours.

NONAQUEOUS
DEVELOPERS
Nonaqueous developers are generally supplied in aerosol cans due to the volatility of the
solvent. These developers are considered the most sensitive
f o rm due to the action of the solvent in aiding in the absorption
of the penetrant. Spraying is always used in the application of
these developers and precautions should be taken in its use. A
well 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 provide a good contrast color should be used. Minimum development
time is ten minutes and the maximum is one hour.

WHICH DEVELOPER
TO USE
For applications not using specifications, the selection of the right
developer may be influenced by various factors: the size and geometry of the part, the volume of parts, the surface of the part (dry
developer may slide off a very smooth surface, like powder snow on
ice). Large indications may appear as blobs or smears and small
indications may be missed because of the small amount of penetrant in the crack and the developer not given enough dwell time
for absorption. If you have any questions, contact us at www.magnaflux.com or call us directly at 847-657-5300.

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by Phyllis Doyle
ACCESSORY PRODUCT MANAGER

Blacklights are an integral part of magnetic

particle and liquid penetrant inspection.
We continue to get many questions on the
subject of UV Radiation safety. The following is information
contained in an article we did several years ago in hopes that it
will address some of your recent questions and concerns:
It is important that blacklights are inspected daily for cracked filters or leaks to make sure that unfiltered radiation or harmful UV do
not pass through. Ultraviolet radiation covers the spectral ranges of
315-400 nm (UV-A), 280-315 nm (UV-B) and under 280 nm
(UV-C). Blacklight, the 365 nm wavelength used for fluorescent
penetrant 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 to
pass through. Radiation below 320 nm is normally associated with
erythema (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 Occupational
Safety and Health) report, that an inspector working in an inspection 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 individuals have different photosensitivity as well as sensitivity to photosensitizing chemicals (sunscreens, barrier creams, or medications).
The importance of having the proper blacklight cannot be understated. 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 blacklights
emit 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 been
introduced 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

The following precautions can be taken

when working with ultraviolet lamps:
Never look directly into an ultraviolet light
source.
Wear UV absorbing glasses for added
protection.
Wear gloves and closely woven clothes to
minimize skin exposure .
Do not touch the area around the bulb. Many
ultraviolet lamps become very hot and can cause
burns.
Always check for broken filters or leaks where
unfiltered radiation can pass through.
Bulbs contain trace amounts of merc u ry and
must be disposed of pro p e r l y.
intensity can fade indications.
Also, it should be noted, they
have white light readings that
can 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 housing from 180 F to 85 F. The light stays cool even after long
hours of operation.
Our most recent UV light is our ZB-240 Cool Max (see
Magnaflyer article dated Nov. 2004) fluorescent overhead UV
fixture. This light continues on with the safety theme. Because
it is fluorescent, it is appreciably cooler than the typical overhead lights, which benefits the inspector. It also weighs less
while covering a much larger inspection area. Its lens is impact
resistant 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.

Global Magnaflux
In November 2004 Magnaflux exhibited at trade shows in Shanghai and
Beijing, 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.

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Commitment to Innovation
by Paul Dunnwald
EQUIPMENT PRODUCT MANAGER

INTRODUCING
the
ZA-1227
and
ZA-1633

Both units were

designed to satisfy an
emerging market that
demanded the ability
to run small parts in a
cost effective manner.

The first ZA-28 rolled out of Magnaflux

in 1954; the first ZA-37 was made in
1956. Their predecessors, the ZA-11 and
ZA-12, laid the groundwork for the fundamental design. Both units were
designed 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 adjustable
height. The basic design can still be seen in
the station today. The ZA-37 added a
developer and dryer station to increase
through put.
Used for basket processing, the ZA-12
featured a Blacklight over the rinse station
and a wire rack for the dwell areas. The signature dryer position behind the rinse station made a nice shelf, as well as providing
a mount surface for the Blacklight. The
ZA-28 took the optional rotary washer and
made it a standard feature. It also raised the
dryer for ergonomics and put an additional
shelf inside to increase capacity.
As the industry grew and parts
became larg e r, the ZA-28 and ZA-37
continued to fill a niche. As inexpensive
units for low volume operations, they
continue to serve the industry in labs,
small machine shops, and even amusement parks. They still offer versatility and
adaptability for many people.
Just as the ZA-11 and ZA-12 were
replaced, the ZA-37 and ZA-28 have
finally reached retirement age. The two
units will no longer be available
for sale as of March of this
year. Not to worry,
Magnaflux has been
honing a replacement
for the two units. This
inexpensive, simple
design continues to
serve many of our customers and Magnaflux
is committed to continue to serve them.

It is no coincidence the tank sizes of our

two new units match the old mod e l s .
Experience has shown that these two
units 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 penetrant methods A, B, or D.
The ZA-1227 features 17 deep
tanks that are 12" x 27" on top. The
desk top inspection station is larger for
easier access. An ergonomic pass height
of 36" allows operators easy access. The
developer station is designed to accept
wet or dry developer. Standard features
include a dwell rack for the penetrant
and rinse stations, 1500 watt dry e r, and
a ZB-100F fan cooled Blacklight for
inspection. Optional upgrades include
station covers, the addition of a cleaning station, a dynamic cloud developer
and a stand alone inspection booth.
This unit can be set up for 115 V or
230 V at no additional charge.
The ZA-1633 features a 15" deep
tanks that are 16" x 33" on top. The
updated 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 ZA1633 offers more reliability and easier
adjustability. The ZA-1633 comes with
a wire rack for dwelling, and six (6) baskets for part processing, and a ZB-100F
fan cooled Blacklight over the rinse station. The dryer has 4000 watts of reticulating heat to quickly dry parts. Options
include station covers, a vacuum dust
collector and suction hood, or a stand
alone inspection booth.
Both of these new units are available
t h rough any Magnaflux distributor. For
f u rther information please contact us at
847-657-5300 or www.magnaflux.com.

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Magnaflux
Welcomes
New Team
Members
David Geis, DARACLEAN
Product Manager
We are pleased to
i n t roduce David
Geis, our newest
member of the
Magnaflux Team.
He will fill the new
position of Prod u c t
Manager for our
David Geis
Daraclean line of
aqueous cleaners. David is a degreed
chemical engineer and has eight years of
experience in engineering and sales. His
diverse background includes aero s p a c e
metallurgy, automotive parts manufacturing, and petrochemical instrumentation,
making him well suited to the flexible
market of industrial cleaning. David will
be responsible for expanding our already
successful Daraclean line of aqueous cleaning solutions, both in domestic and international markets.

Suzanne Oliver, New

Regional Sales Manager
Suzanne Oliver joins Magnaflux as the
Regional 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 rotor
a i rcraft.
After her service
to our country,
Suzanne held various
Regional Sales
Management positions while living in
Florida.
Her technical
Suzanne Oliver
experience in military
s t a n d a rds, environmental standards and
aviation background will help our customers striving to comply with ASTM
s t a n d a rds. Welcome, Suzanne!

ROADSHOW UPDATE
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ROAD SHOW A HUGE SUCCESS!

Next stops:
DallasApril 12th
Detroit
Cincinnati
Nort h e rn California
East Coast (TBA)
Interested in attending?
Email us at magnaflyer@magnaflux.com.

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE DIRECTORY

General Number: 847.657.5300 Fax Number: 800.421.1569 Extensions below: 847.657.XXXX
Web Page: www.magnaflux.com
Literature Requests: Arvell West, 4646

Customer Service

Equipment Department

Susan Rogers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5347

Iris Colon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5302

Inside Sales Manager

rogers@magnaflux.com

Carol Skordalos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5371

Customer Service Rep.
cskordalos@magnaflux.com

Nancy Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5349

Intl Customer Service Rep.
nancy@magnaflux.com

Randi Hurley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5348

Customer Service Rep.
hurley@magnaflux.com

Al Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5358
Customer Service Rep.
joseph@magnaflux.com

General Manager
Steve Groeninger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5335
grenny@magnaflux.com

Materials Department
Vilma Holmgren. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5346
Material Business Unit Manager
holmgren@magnaflux.com

Phyllis Doyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5314

Distributor Manager
doyle@magnaflux.com

David Geis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5328

Daraclean Product Manager
dgeis@magnaflux.com

Noemi Gonzalez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5331

Regional Sales Manager, Intl
noemigonz@magnaflux.com

Kathie Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5330

Marketing Coordinator
green@magnaflux.com

Cheri Stockhausen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5378

Technical Service Specialist
cheri@magnaflux.com

Kevin Walker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5376

Materials Product Manager
walker@magnaflux.com

Technical Service Specialist

colon@magnaflux.com

Paul Dunnwald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5356

Equipment Product Manager
paul@magnaflux.com

Marcin Sekscinski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5362

Sales Engineer
marcin@magnaflux.com

Ray Berry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5345

Applications Engineer
berry@magnaflux.com

Sales
Tim Harz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-274-2211
National Sales Manager, Northeast Territory
tjharz@magnaflux.com

Ken Boden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-274-2786

Regional Sales Manager, Southeast Territory
boden@magnaflux.com

Suzanne Oliver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-274-2878

Regional Sales Manager, Southwest Territory
oliver@magnaflux.com

Kimberly Hayes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714-822-6037

Regional Sales Manager, West Coast
hayes@magnaflux.com

Jon Beasey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248-249-2448

Regional Sales Manager, Ohio Valley
jon@magnaflux.com

Accounting
Felipe Morales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4082
Controller
fmorales@magnaflux.com

Cheryl Tantillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4150

Accounts Receivables
tantillo@magnaflux.com

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