• Magnaflux 14A Fluorescent Particles in a clear container, ideal for detecting fine discontinuities in critical applications, expertly designed for inspections in various industries.
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Magnaflux 14A Fluorescent Particles (1lb) | 01-0130-71

Magnaflux 14A Fluorescent Particles (1lb) | 01-0130-71

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Magnaflux 14A is a highly sensitive magnetic particle powder concentrate engineered to locate very fine discontinuities in critical parts and applications. Designed with strong fluorescent properties, 14A magnetic powder is made with a carefully optimized range of particle sizes & shapes to ensure particles move quickly and easily to indications, while minimizing background and particle clumping.

Ultra-Sensitive Wet Method Fluorescent Particles - Provides clear, bright, fluorescent green indications under ultra-violet black light for unbeatable inspection quality and accuracy

Key Features

  • Ultra-Sensitive Detection: Highly sensitive, strong ferromagnetic 14A particles find smaller, finer indications in critical applications
  • Optimized Particle Design: Optimized particle size and shape help particles move freely to stick to a wide variety of discontinuities with less particle clumping
  • Bright Fluorescent Indications: Clear, bright fluorescent indications form quickly due to the highly fluorescent, highly mobile particles
  • Industry Compliance: Meets all major industry and NDT specification requirements, including Aerospace, ASTM and ISO 9934
  • Minimal Background: Minimal background fluorescence for enhanced indication clarity

Applications

  • Inspecting machined parts, welded parts, after secondary processing
  • Critical in-service inspections and testing smooth surface finishes
  • Finding inclusions, seams, shrink cracks, tears, laps, flakes and cracks
  • High-performance inspections of precision safety-critical components
  • Quality control in aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing industries

Specifications

Product Name: Magnaflux 14A Fluorescent Magnetic Particles

Method: Wet method magnetic particle inspection

Type: Powder concentrate for bath preparation

Indication Color: Bright fluorescent green under UV light

Standards: Aerospace, ASTM and ISO 9934 compliant

Brand: Magnaflux Magnaglo

Magnaflux 14A fluorescent particles deliver faster inspections with better reliability through their optimized particle mobility and strong ferromagnetic properties. This powder concentrate is ideal for preparing fluorescent magnetic particle baths that detect the finest discontinuities in ferromagnetic materials including steel and alloys of iron, nickel, and cobalt.

Magnaflux 14A Part Numbers & Specifications
Product Name Package Size Part Number (MPN) SKU Suspension
Magnaflux 14A 1 lb (0.45 kg) Jar 01-0130-57 01-0130-57 Water or Oil
Magnaflux 14A Case of 6 - 1 lb (0.45 kg) Jar 01-0130-71 01-0130-71 Water or Oil
Magnaflux 14A 20 lb (9.07 kg) Pail 01-0130-87 01-0130-87 Water or Oil

Defect location: surface and slightly subsurface

Ideal for:

  • Detecting very fine to fine discontinuities
  • Critical applications
  • Machined parts
  • Smooth surface finish
  • After secondary processing
  • In-service inspections

Ideal for:

  • Inclusions
  • Seams
  • Shrink cracks
  • Tears
  • Laps
  • Flakes
  • Welding defects
  • Grinding cracks
  • Quenching cracks
  • Fatigue cracks

SPECIFICATION COMPLIANCE

  • ASTM E709
  • ASTM E1444/E1444M
  • ASME BPVC / BPVC-V
  • Boeing PS 21201
  • ISO 9934 / EN ISO 9934-2
  • MIL-STD-2132
  • MIL-STD-271
  • NAVSEA 250-1500-1
  • NAVSEA T9074-AS-GIB-010/271
  • QPL SAE AMS 3044-1S
  • QPL SAE AMS 3044-2S
  • Rolls Royce RRP 58004 (CSS 231)
  • SAFRAN IN 5300

REMOVAL

All components, parts, or inspection areas must be properly demagnetized before cleaning to ensure easy particle removal. Cleaned parts may be treated with a temporary film protective coating if longer corrosion protection is required.

PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

Oil Bath: Weigh out the appropriate amount of 14A and add to the appropriate amount of Carrier II. Mix for a minimum of 15 minutes, until the particles are completely and evenly dispersed in the suspension. Check concentration before use.

Water Bath: In water-based suspensions, conditioning agents are required to improve particle suspendibility, mobility, and surface wetting.

1. Measure out the appropriate amount of water conditioner*, add to water and mix for 5 minutes.

2. Next, measure out the appropriate amount of 14A magnetic particles and add particles to the conditioned water.

3. Add particles directly over the pump for more rapid dispersion.

4. Mix for 15 minutes or until the particles are completely dispersed.

5. Check particle concentration before use.

* Various water conditioners are available, depending on your region; for example: WA-1, AX-52, WA-2, WA-2B, ZAF-2. Please consult the Product Data Sheets for your chosen conditioner. If you are unsure, contact a Magnaflux representative for assistance choosing the best product for your application.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Use 14A with appropriate magnetization procedure and equipment. For best results, all components, parts, or areas to be tested should be clean and dry prior to testing to provide an optimal test surface and reduce particle suspension contamination. Particle suspension must be properly mixed and continuously agitated when in use to ensure uniformity and concentration.

1. Check particle concentration before use.

2. The suspension can be applied by gently spraying or flooding the area to be tested using the continuous or residual application method (see ASTM guidelines for more details on these processes).

3. Inspect under ultra-violet black light.

Maintenance Recommendations

Magnetic particle suspensions need to be properly maintained to provide consistent results. Suspension concentration and contamination should be monitored at least once a day, or according to applicable specifications. Contaminated suspensions, or those in use for an extended length of time, should be replaced. Properly cleaning all components, parts, or inspection areas before testing helps to significantly reduce particle suspension contamination.

Particle concentration should be determined after initial bath preparation and at least once a day, or according to applicable specifications, to maintain the proper level of particles in the suspension. The most widely used method of control is by settling volume measurement in a graduated ASTM pear- shaped centrifuge tube. For testing 14A, Magnaflux centrifuge tube 8493 is recommended: 100 ml capacity, stem graduated from 0 to 1 mL in 0.05 mL increments.

Safety Data Sheet Product Data Sheet

Technical Q&A: Magnaflux 14A Fluorescent Particles

Q: What is the recommended settling volume for a 14A bath?

A: When using a Magnaflux Centrifuge Tube, the standard settling volume for 14A particles should be between 0.1 and 0.4 mL after a 30-minute settling period (for water) or 60 minutes (for oil). If your reading is below 0.1 mL, add more 14A powder; if it is above 0.4 mL, the background will be too "hot," potentially masking small indications, and the bath should be diluted with more carrier.

Q: How do I prepare a water-based bath using raw 14A powder?

A: Because 14A particles are hydrophobic, they will not mix with water alone. You must follow these steps:

  1. Fill your tank with water.
  2. Add a wetting agent/conditioner like Magnaflux WA-2B.
  3. Measure the required 14A powder (typically 1/6 oz per gallon).
  4. Create a "slurry" by mixing the powder with a small amount of the conditioned water in a separate container before adding it to the main tank.

Q: Can 14A be used for high-temperature inspections?

A: 14A particles are generally recommended for use in temperatures below 122°F (50°C). At higher temperatures, the fluorescent dye can begin to degrade or "bleed" into the carrier, significantly reducing the contrast of your indications. For high-temp applications, you may need to allow the part to cool or utilize a specialized high-temp NDT method.

Q: Why are my fluorescent indications appearing "fuzzy" or poorly defined?

A: This is often caused by excessive magnetic field strength or contamination.

  • Check Field Strength: Use Magnaflux Magnetic Flux Indicators to verify the direction and adequacy of the field. If the field is too strong, it can cause "furring," where particles clump excessively.
  • Check for Contamination: Oil-based baths can become contaminated with water, causing particles to clump. Use a Settling Tube to check for a distinct layer of contamination at the bottom of the tube.

Q: How often should I check the bath strength?

A: Industry standards like ASTM E1444 typically require a bath strength check at the beginning of every shift. If you are processing a high volume of parts, the particles will be "carried out" on the surface of the parts, depleting the concentration faster. Regular monitoring ensures you aren't performing "blind" inspections with a depleted bath.

Q: What is the best way to verify system performance before starting an inspection?

A: A concentration check only tells you if the particles are present; a System Performance Check tells you if the particles AND the magnets are working together. We recommend using an Magnaflux MPI Test Bar. By dipping this block into your 14A bath and viewing it under an EV6000 UV Lamp, you can see exactly how well your suspension is identifying known cracks.

Q: Is 14A powder compatible with all ferromagnetic metals?

A: Yes, 14A can be used on any ferromagnetic material including carbon steel, low alloy steel, and cast iron. However, it cannot be used on non-ferrous metals like aluminum, magnesium, or stainless steel. For those materials, you must use Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) products instead.