Pfinder MPI Chemicals
Agility NDE are the Scottish partner for Pfinder NDT, an innovative German chemicals company who, in compliance with REACH, are collaborating with Atmosfair, a non-profit organisation based in Bonn, in order to reduce the climate-changing effects of NDT products.
Operators of penetrant and magnetic-particle testing consumables are increasingly focusing on the use of non-labelled, environment-friendly products.
The European Union REACH regulation, which is now fully in force, specifies the use of new CLP-compliant labelling designed to raise consumer awareness regarding the presence of chemicals with reduced risk for the user and less impact on the environment.
Pfinder’s constant further development of its testing consumables is designed to meet these requirements in full, while conserving the company’s tried-and-tested quality and performance.
As a pioneer in the use of readily biodegradable penetrants, Pfinder has over 20 years’ experience of making a particularly user-friendly and environmentally sustainable contribution to the economy.
Pfinder was in fact the first ever manufacturer of penetrant and magnetic-particle testing consumables to consider the CO2 balance of the most widely used NDT consumables, with a view to minimising their impact on the environment. This allows users to make decisions not only on the basis of technical and economic criteria, but also regarding the reduction of possible environmental effects.
Agility NDE Ltd
The Green NDT campaign stands for the consideration of work safety, environmental impact
and costs as criteria of equal imprtance in the development process
of consumables for the penetrant and magnetic particle testing.
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Agility NDE Ltd
PFINDER is working in collaboration with atmosfair, a non-profit organisation based in Bonn (Germany), on reducing the climate-changing effects of NDT products.
Atmosfair is dedicated to active climate protection based on the balancing and avoidance of, and compensation for, CO2 emissions.
Product Overview
Pfinder 150 Fluorescent Magnetic Ink
PFINDER 150 is a ready-to-use suspension of fluorescent magnetic particles in low-viscos carrier
oil with special additives for magnetic particle testing. With PFINDER 150 surface defects of
magnetizable materials can be indicated under UV-light (365nm).
APPLICATION
Apply PFINDER 150 undiuted while magnetizing. Indications will appear immediately under UVlight
(365nm).
The capability of the magnetic particle suspension should be checked regularly by means of own
reference pieces or e.g. reference block 1 according EN ISO 9934-3.
Pfinder 251 Black Magnetic Ink
PFINDER 251 is a ready-to-use-suspension of black magnetic particles in low-viscos carrier oil with special additives for magnetic particle testing. With PFINDER 251 surface defects of magnetizable materials can be indicated under daylight conditions.
The particle concentration of PFINDER 251 meets the requirements of ASTM / AMS.
APPLICATION
Cover surfaces to be tested thinly and evenly with white contrast paint PFINDER 280. Allow to dry. Apply PFINDER 251 while magnetizing.
Black indications will appear immediately on the white background.
The capability of the magnetic particle suspension should be checked regularly by means of own reference pieces or e.g. reference block 1 according EN ISO 9934-3.
Pfinder 280 White Contrast Paint
PFINDER 280 is a quick-drying white contrast paint for magnetic particle testing. In combination with magnetic particles, e.g. magnetic particle suspension PFINDER 251 surface defects of magnetizable materials can be indicated under daylight conditions.
The product is applicated by direct spraying on the surface to be tested.
APPLICATION
Cover surfaces to be tested thinly and evenly with white contrast paint PFINDER 280. Allow to dry. Apply black magnetic suspension (e.g. PFINDER 251) while magnetizing.
Black indications will appear immediately on the white background.
The capability of the penetrant system should be checked regularly by means of own reference pieces or e.g. reference test block 2 according EN ISO 3452-3.
Pfinder 800 Dual Colour Contrast + Fluorescent Penetrant
PFINDER 800 is a hydrocarbon-free, directly water-washable and readily biodegradable colour
contrast penetrant (red + fluorescent) for crack detection of surfaces. Due to its removability
PFINDER 800 provides a low residual background even on rough surfaces and therefore a userfriendly
interpretability of the indications.
PFINDER 800 is qualified for penetrant testing at temperatures between -20°C to +100°C
(temperature of work part) accoring to EN ISO 3452-5 and EN ISO 3452-6.
APPLICATION
The capability of the penetrant system should be checked regularly by means of own reference
pieces or e.g. reference test block 2 according EN ISO 3452-3. For applications at temperatures below +10°C and above +50°C, penetration time has to be
adapted.
Pfinder 860 Colour Contrast Penetrant
PFINDER 860 is a hydrocarbon free, directly water-washable colour contrast penetrant (red) for crack detection of surfaces. Due to its removability PFINDER 860 provides a low residual background even on rough surfaces and therefore a user-friendly interpretability of the indications.
PFINDER 860 is qualified for penetrant testing at temperatures between -20°C to +100°C (temperature of work part) accoring to EN ISO 3452-5 and EN ISO 3452-6.
APPLICATION
The capability of the penetrant system should be checked regularly by means of own reference pieces or e.g. reference test block 2 according EN ISO 3452-3.
Pfinder 871 Developer - Fast Drying
PFINDER 871 is a solvent-based fast-drying wet developer for penetrant testing. It is suitable for colour
contrast and fluorescent penetrant testing.
PFINDER 871 can be wiped off from the surface or easily removed with water after testing.
PFINDER 871 is qualified for penetrant testing at temperatures between -20°C to +70°C
(temperature of work part) according to EN ISO 3452-5 and EN ISO 3452-6.
APPLICATION
The capability of the penetrant system should be checked regularly by means of own reference
pieces or e.g. reference test block 2 according EN ISO 3452-3. Before use shake spray can thoroughly until mixing balls can be heard.
Pfinder 890 Cleaner/Remover
PFINDER 890 is a special cleaner based on isopropanol / acetone for penetrant and magnetic
particle testing. PFINDER 890 is used as precleaner for removal of oils and greases from the
surface to be tested, as approved remover of PFINDER penetrants or as remover of PFINDER
contrast paint.
PFINDER 890 is particulary suitable for general cleaning and removal of oils and greases. Material
compartibibility (e.g. for plastics) has to be checked beforehand.
APPLICATION
For precleaning or as all-purpose cleaner: Applicate PFINDER 890 to the surface to be cleaned, if
necessary allow time to react and if required wipe off with a cloth.
For excess penetrant removal: Spray PFINDER 890 on a cloth and clean surface to be tested. Do
not spray directly on the surface!
For removal of PFINDER contrast paint: Spray on surface to be cleaned, if necessary allow time to
react and remove paint by wiping off with a cloth or by additional spraying.
The capability of the penetrant system should be checked regularly by means of own reference
pieces or e.g. reference test block 2 according EN ISO 3452-3.
Pfinder 895 Cleaner/Remover
PFINDER 895 is a special cleaner based on isopropanol for penetrant and magnetic particle testing.
PFINDER 895 is used as precleaner for removal of oils and greases from the surface to be tested
or as approved remover of PFINDER penetrants.
PFINDER 895 is particulary suitable for general cleaning and removal of oils and greases. Material
compartibibility (e.g. for plastics) has to be checked beforehand.
APPLICATION
For precleaning or as all-purpose cleaner: Applicate PFINDER 895 to the surface to be cleaned, if
necessary allow time to react and if required wipe off with a cloth.
For excess penetrant removal: Spray PFINDER 895 on a cloth and clean surface to be tested. Do
not spray directly on the surface!
The capability of the penetrant system should be checked regularly by means of own reference
pieces or e.g. reference test block 2 according EN ISO 3452-3.
Pfinder 902 Fluorescent Penetrant
PFINDER 902 is a hydrocarbon-free, directly water-washable and readily biodegradable
fluorescent penetrant for crack detection of surfaces. Due to its removability PFINDER 902 provides
a low residual background even on rough surfaces and therefore a user-friendly interpretability of
the indications.
PFINDER 902 is qualified for penetrant testing at temperatures up to +100°C (temperature of work
part) accoring to EN ISO 3452-5.
APPLICATION
The capability of the penetrant system should be checked regularly by means of own reference
pieces or e.g. reference test block 2 according EN ISO 3452-3. For applications at temperatures above +50°C, penetration time has to be adapted
