Penetrant Testing Information
We offer penetrants, developers, emulsifiers, equipment, black lights, kits and accessories. This nondestructive inspection method reveals cracks and other surface discontinuities in ferrous & non-ferrous test materials.
Measures or detects defects open to the surface of parts such as cracks, porosity, seams, laps and through wall leaks.
Advantages
- Low cost
- Portable
- Indications may be further examined
Disadvantages
- Defect must be open to the surface
- Parts must be cleaned before and after testing
- Surface films, such as coatings, scale, and smeared metal may visually mask defects